New dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's disease striatum

Michelle J. Porritt, Peter E. Batchelor, Andrew J. Hughes, Renate Kalnins, Geoffrey A. Donnan, David W. Howells

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Abstract

A new population of dopaminergic neurons has been identified in Parkinson's disease striatum. These neurons are sufficiently numerous to have an important effect on dopaminergic function in the striatum.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)44-45
Number of pages2
JournalThe Lancet
Volume356
Issue number9223
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2000
Externally publishedYes

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