Squalamine, a chemical compound found in the body of the dogfish shark was potentially reduce the formation of toxic protein associated with the development of Parkinson's disease. The latest research is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Squalamine stop the buildup and the toxicity of the protein alpha-synuclein (a-synuclein) in the model bracelet from disease and human nerve cells. Parkinson's is a progressive condition that is characterized by tremors, movement problems body, extremity stiffness, and balance problems are also coordinating body.
One million people in the US living with Parkinson's per year. The cause of Parkinson's so far unclear. Recent research has shown the buildup of a-synuclein in the brain play a role in disease development. Clumps of a-synuclein caused the death of brain cells.
Researchers then hunt for compounds that can block the coagulation, thereby helping to treat or prevent disease. Co-author, Dr. Michael Zasloff who is also professor of surgery and pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington said squalamine be the most potent drug ingredients.