Neurons and mechanisms of neuronal death in neurodegenerative diseases: a brief review.

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Degenerative diseases of the central nervous system are a heterogenous group of slowly progressive disorders. A common feature of this group, which includes Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is gradual loss of specific populations of neurons. METHODS: A series of reports about neurodegenerative diseases and their relevant animal models, as well as...

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