“…Since the dynamic nature of the autophagy pathway makes interpretation of LC3-II levels difficult, future studies to measure autophagic flux will require measurement of these responses following administration of autophagy inducers and inhibitors. There is certainly convincing evidence linking LRRK2 and autophagy/mitophagy (Ramonet et al, 2011; Tong et al, 2012; Cherra et al, 2013; Hindle et al, 2013; Orenstein et al, 2013; Schapansky et al, 2014) with regulating roles for LRRK2 involving mTor signaling (Ferree et al, 2012; Manzoni et al, 2013; Schapansky et al, 2014, Herzig, 2011 #75; Yakhine-Diop et al, 2014), calcium homeostasis (Cherra et al, 2013) and MEK signaling (Hindle et al, 2013). This involvement of LRRK2 in autophagic pathways goes along with the role of LRRK2 regulating synaptic via vesicle trafficking and neurotransmitter release.…”