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Direct detection of alpha synuclein oligomers in vivo
9 May 2013
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BACKGROUND: Rat models of Parkinson's disease are widely used to elucidate the mechanisms underlying disease etiology or to investigate therapeutic approaches. Models were developed using toxins such as MPTP or 6-OHDA to specifically target dopaminergic neurons resulting in acute neuronal loss in the substantia nigra or by using viral vectors to induce the specific and gradual expression of alpha synuclein in the...
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