An investigation into the neuroprotective effects of melatonin in a model of rotenone-induced neurodegeneration

Parkinson’s disease, one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders associated with ageing, is characterised by abnormal and profound loss of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons. The cause of Parkinson’s disease is unknown, but epidemiological studies suggest an association with pesticides and ot...

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Main Author: Kadanthode, Rubina John
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Rhodes University 2004
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003241