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MC1R loss-of-function is associated with accelerated Parkinson's disease motor decline

2025-12-29 neurology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundMelanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) is a key regulator of pigmentation. Previous studies have linked MC1R loss-of-function variants to increased risk for Parkinsons disease (PD); however, whether they are associated with PD progression remains unknown. Using data from the Parkinsons Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) cohort, we aimed to test whether MC1R loss-of-function variants, especially those previously associated with an increased risk of PD, are associated with PD progression and ...

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