{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Gene Therapy for Parkinson\u2019s: Myths vs. Facts","description":" In this episode of the Parkinson\u2019s Podcast, learn about gene therapy for Parkinson\u2019s, including common misunderstandings and ongoing research about it.  This episode contains some technical terms and abbreviations. For your convenience, here is a short list of definitions that might be helpful.   AADC \u2013 Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase: An enzyme that helps make dopamine (not a rock and roll band)  AAV \u2013 Adeno-Associated Virus: A harmless virus used to deliver gene therapy  CDNF \u2013 Cerebral Dopamine Neurotrophic Factor: A protein that helps keep dopamine-producing cells healthy  DBS \u2013 Deep Brain Stimulation: A surgical treatment that uses electrical signals to help control symptoms  GAD \u2013 Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase: An enzyme that helps rebalance brain circuits.   GBA \u2013 A gene linked to Parkinson\u2019s risk  GCH1 \u2013 GTP Cyclohydrolase 1: An enzyme that supports dopamine production.   GDNF \u2013 Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A protein that helps protect brain cells  LRRK2 \u2013 A gene linked to Parkinson\u2019s risk  PARK2 \u2013 A gene linked to Parkinson\u2019s risk  PET \u2013 Positron Emission Tomography: A brain scan that shows chemical activity   PINK1 \u2013 A gene linked to Parkinson\u2019s risk   SNCA \u2013 A gene linked to Parkinson\u2019s risk  More information about Gene Therapy for Parkinson\u2019s is available here:  https:\/\/davisphinneyfoundation.org\/blog\/gene-therapy-parkinsons\/   https:\/\/youtu.be\/n2KNtRK3SIk  https:\/\/youtu.be\/v9mJiO4EEag    Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson\u2019s community: https:\/\/dpf.org\/newsletter-signup ","author_name":"The Parkinson's Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.dpf.org\/the-parkinsons-podcast\/","html":"