The Potential Role of SARS-COV-2 in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson's Disease.

ABSTRACT: Considering their current burden and epidemiological projections, nowadays Parkinson's disease and the COVID-19 pandemic are two key health problems. There is evidence of the pathogenic role of neurotropic viruses in neurodegenerative diseases and coronaviruses are neurotropic, with some of them selectively targeting the basal ganglia. Moreover, some authors demonstrated the longevity of these viruses in the affected cells of the nervous system for long periods. Coronavirus was detected in brain autopsies and SARS-CoV-2 has been isolated from the CSF of affected patients. The marked inflammatory response in some particular patients with COVID-19 with a consequent increase of pro-inflammatory cytokines is considered a prognostic factor. Immunologic changes are observed in patients with Park

SUBMITTER: Chana-Cuevas P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7527541 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature