Evidence for neuromelanin involvement in MPTP-induced neurotoxicity.

D'Amato, R J

Evidence for neuromelanin involvement in MPTP-induced neurotoxicity. [electronic resource] - Nature - 324-6 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0028-0836

10.1038/327324a0 doi


1-Methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine
Animals
Caudate Nucleus--metabolism
Chloroquine--therapeutic use
Dopamine--metabolism
Homovanillic Acid--metabolism
Macaca fascicularis
Male
Melanins--metabolism
Monoamine Oxidase--metabolism
Neurons--metabolism
Parkinson Disease, Secondary--chemically induced
Putamen--metabolism
Pyridines--metabolism
Substantia Nigra--metabolism
Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase--metabolism