C09 : Therapeutic effects of a synthetic CDK5 inhibitor as a drug towards models of Parkinson’s disease
| Students | Anika Gupta
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| School | HWDSB - Westdale Secondary School - Hamilton |
| Level | Senior 11/12 - Grade 11 |
| Group | Group 3 - Health Sciences II |
| Abstract | The purpose of my project is to determine the neuroprotective and neurorestorative effects of a synthetic peptide (TP5) on dopaminergic neurons. Using in vivo and in vitro models of Parkinson’s Disease modelled by induced oxidative stress, I wanted to explore the potential of this protein as a drug. This research will allow for the development of targeted therapeutics for other incurable neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease. |