The functional interplay between alpha synuclein and synaptophysin in synaptic vesicle recycling

帕金森病（PD）是第二大最常见的神经退行性疾病，影响着全球700万人。α-突触核蛋白是一种可能导致PD患者脑细胞死亡的脑内蛋白，但其正常作用尚不清楚。本研究将探讨α-突触核蛋白在维持正常健康脑活动中的作用。此外，这项工作将帮助我们了解神经退行性疾病状态（如PD）中出错的过程。

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting 7 million people worldwide. α-synuclein is a protein in that brain that is likely to contribute to the death of brain cells in PD, but the normal role of the protein remains unknown. This study will investigate the function of α-synuclein in maintaining normal healthy brain activity. In addition, this work will help us understand the processes that go awry in neurodegenerative disease states such as PD.