Mark Cookson, PhD

Job title:
Chief Investigator
Organization:
National Institute of Health
National Institute on Aging
PD Guide Terms:
Genetic Factors
Pathogenic Mechanisms
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Published Contributions:
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POWs: Papers of the Week
9 Mar 2010 04:14 PM EST
Well, "no" might be a bit strong, but I think the balance of evidence says not.  Since the original report, there are just too many subsequent studies (referenced by Wang et al) where originally ... 
Comment on “A Neurotoxic Phosphoform of Elk-1 Associates with Inclusions from Multiple Neurodegenerative Diseases” by Sharma et al
A neurotoxic phosphoform of elk-1 associates with inclusions from multiple neurodegenerative diseases.
8 Feb 2010 04:18 PM EST
The data from Sharma et al is suggestive of a pro cell death role of Elk1 that has been phosphorylated at T417.  Antibodies against p-T417 Elk1 identify inclusions in a variety ... 
Miami Nice (I) - New Gene for PD?
World Congress on PD & Related Disorders
15 Dec 2009 07:10 PM EST
Many exciting things at the WFN Congress in Miami today, but for me the highlight was a newly nominated gene for PD, EIF4G1, presented in both poster and platform forums by Matt Farrer, Mayo Clinic ... 
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