Foldable synthetic molecules could infiltrate and bust apart the toxic protein clumps causing Parkinson’s
Researchers have developed synthetic molecules called 'foldamers' that can target and break down toxic protein clumps associated with Parkinson's disease. The molecule SK-129 shows promise in preventing these proteins from clumping in mice, offering a potential new therapeutic pathway.
Toxic clumps of abnormal proteins damage neurons and cause dementia. Juan Gaertner/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Foldable synthetic molecules could infiltrate and bust apart the toxic protein clumps causing Parkinson’s Published: July 31, 2026 8:09am EDT https://theconversation.com/foldable-synthetic-molecules-could-infiltrate-and-bust-apart-the-toxic-protein-clumps-causing-parkinsons-281842 https://theconversation.com/foldable-synthetic-molecules-could-infiltrate-and-bust-apart-the-toxic-protein-clumps-causing-parkinsons-281842 Link copied Share article Share article
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