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Title: Niacin for Parkinson's disease

Journal Article · · Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/cen3.12553 · OSTI ID:1580552
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  1. Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Augusta Georgia USA, Department of Neuroscience Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA
  2. Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Augusta Georgia USA, Department of Undergraduate Health Professionals Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA
  3. Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Augusta Georgia USA, Department of Physical Therapy Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA
  4. Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Augusta Georgia USA, Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA
  5. Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Augusta Georgia USA, Department of Neurology Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA
  6. Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Augusta Georgia USA, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA
  7. Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Augusta Georgia USA, Department of Neuroscience Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA, Department of Physical Therapy Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA, Department of Neurology Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA

Abstract Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with progressive loss of motor function and cognitive decline occurring in 1% of the USA population. There is no cure for PD, and current treatment regimens are directed towards treating symptoms and not treating the underlying cause of the disease. Chronic neuroinflammation is associated with loss of neuronal cells, leading to motor and cognitive decline. Current clinical trials on drugs and nutraceuticals, such as coenzyme Q10 and niacin, are being carried out to delay progression and reduce damage by inflammatory molecules, such as reactive oxygen species and cytokines, in PD patients. In this review, we present available clinical trials and the role of niacin in reducing neuroinflammation in PD.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1580552
Journal Information:
Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology, Journal Name: Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 11; ISSN 1759-1961
Publisher:
Wiley-BlackwellCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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