JUN 3, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2): balancing cellular homeostasis and Parkinson's disease (PD) pathogenesis.
Annals of Medicine
A comprehensive narrative review synthesizing current understanding of LRRK2 biology and PD pathogenesis without primary empirical data or meta-analysis, providing mechanistic context for clinicians and researchers rather than practice-changing evidence.
Reported
PD prevalence in population >60 y…1–2%
PD prevalence in population >85 y…4%
Global PD cases in 2016>6 million