Raúl Martínez Fernández

Raúl Martínez Fernández

Raúl Martínez Fernández
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Neurologist and clinical researcher in HM CINAC-Puerta del Sur Hospital

Reactions: Analysis shows monoclonal antibody slows motor symptoms in patients with rapidly progressing Parkinson's disease

A monoclonal antibody called prasinezumab reduces the worsening of motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease who have rapidly progressive disease, according to an analysis of a phase 2 clinical trial published in Nature Medicine. These findings suggest that clinical efficacy of prasinezumab, which works by binding to alpha-synuclein protein aggregates, is seen after one year of treatment in such patients. According to the authors, more research is needed to determine whether the antibody can be effective in people with slower disease progression after longer periods of treatment. 

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