Patents published in the last 5 years could be used in novel approaches to Parkinson's treatment by targeting specific pathophysiology proteins, such as Nurr1, PINK1 and NrF2, while patents to improve penetration of the blood brain barrier could allow improved efficacy of existing treatments.
Conclusion:Further studies using GLP-1 agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors to treat PD are warranted as they have shown promise.
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