Kezhong Zhang
7/21/2026
BackgroundPost-translational modifications, particularly SUMOylation, plays a crucial role in α-synuclein (α-syn) aggregation, a key pathological feature of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Curcumin, a natural polyphenol, has shown neuroprotective potential, but its effects on SUMOylation-related signaling in PD remain unclear.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate whether curcumin modulates α-syn SUM…