Orexin-A Exerts Neuroprotective Effects via OX1R in Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive and selective death of dopaminergic neurons. Orexin-A is involved in many biological effects of the body. It has been reported that orexin-A has protective effects in cellular models of PD. However, little i...

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Main Authors: Mei-Fang Liu, Yan Xue, Cui Liu, Yun-Hai Liu, Hui-Ling Diao, Ying Wang, Yi-Peng Pan, Lei Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnins.2018.00835/full