npj Parkinson's Disease (Oct 2024)

A review of temporal interference, nanoparticles, ultrasound, gene therapy, and designer receptors for Parkinson disease

  • A. D. Currie,
  • J. K. Wong,
  • M. S. Okun

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41531-024-00804-0
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 1
pp. 1 – 12

Abstract

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Abstract In this review, we summarize preclinical and clinical trials investigating innovative neuromodulatory approaches for Parkinson disease (PD) motor symptom management. We highlight the following technologies: temporal interference, nanoparticles for drug delivery, blood-brain barrier opening, gene therapy, optogenetics, upconversion nanoparticles, magnetothermal nanoparticles, magnetoelectric nanoparticles, ultrasound-responsive nanoparticles, and designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs. These studies establish the basis for novel and promising neuromodulatory treatments for PD motor symptoms.