The role of the subthalamic nucleus in L-DOPA induced dyskinesia in 6-hydroxydopamine lesioned rats.

L-DOPA is the most effective treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD), but prolonged use leads to disabling motor complications including dyskinesia. Strong evidence supports a role of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in the pathophysiology of PD whereas its role in dyskinesia is a matter of controv...

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Main Authors: Asier Aristieta, Garikoitz Azkona, Ainhoa Sagarduy, Cristina Miguelez, José Ángel Ruiz-Ortega, Rosario Sanchez-Pernaute, Luisa Ugedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3412805?pdf=render