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Parkin gene inactivation alters behaviour and dopamine neurotransmission in the mouse.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Sept 2003
Itier Jean-Michel, Ibanez Pablo, Mena Maria Angeles, Abbas Nacer, Cohen-Salmon Charles, Bohme Georg Andrees, Laville Michel, Pratt Jeremy, Corti Olga, Pradier Laurent, Ret Gwenaelle, Joubert Chantal, Periquet Magali, Araujo Francisco, Negroni Julia, Casarejos Maria Jose, Canals Santiago, Solano Rosa, Serrano Alba, Gallego Eva, Sanchez Marina, Denefle Patrice, Benavides Jesus, Tremp Gunter, Rooney Thomas A, Brice Alexis, Garcia de Yebenes Justo
Abstract excerpt
Mutations of the parkin gene are the most frequent cause of early onset autosomal recessive parkinsonism (EO-AR). Here we show that inactivation of the parkin gene in mice results in motor and cognitive deficits, inhibition of amphetamine-induced dopamine release and inhibition of glutamate neuro...
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