Loss of the Parkinson's disease-associated protein DJ-1 impacts dopamine metabolism in astrocytes
Annika Wagener, Naiyareen Fareeza Mayeen, Stephan A. Müller, Sarah K. Tschirner, Brigitte Nuscher, Pauline Mencke, Stefan F. Lichtenthaler, Ibrahim Boussaad, Rejko Krüger, Lena F. Burbulla
This study shows that DJ-1 mutations impair astrocytic dopamine metabolism, leading to disrupted detoxification and potential contribution to Parkinson's disease pathogenesis.
bioRxiv · Nov 2, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience