Glossary
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idiopathic
Arising from an unknown cause. -
inflammasome
Chronic inflammation is recognised as a causative factor of Parkinson's. The 'NLRP3 inflammasome' is a multi-protein complex that initiates an inflammatory form of cell death and is especially active in Parkinson's. -
iPS cells
Stem cells that can be generated directly from adult cells.
With thanks to World Parkinson’s Coalition.