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The effect of LRRK2 mutations on the cholinergic system in manifest and premanifest stages of Parkinson's disease: a cross-sectional PET study.
The Lancet. Neurology - 1 Apr 2018
Liu Shu-Ying, Wile Daryl J, Fu Jessie Fanglu, Valerio Jason, Shahinfard Elham, McCormick Siobhan, Mabrouk Rostom, Vafai Nasim, McKenzie Jess, Neilson Nicole, Perez-Soriano Alexandra, Arena Julieta E, Cherkasova Mariya, Chan Piu, Zhang Jing, Zabetian Cyrus P, Aasly Jan O, Wszolek Zbigniew K, McKeown Martin J, Adam Michael J, Ruth Thomas J, Schulzer Michael, Sossi Vesna, Stoessl A Jon
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Markers of neuroinflammation are increased in some patients with LRRK2 Parkinson's disease compared with individuals with idiopathic Parkinson's disease, suggesting possible differences in disease pathogenesis. Previous PET studies have suggested amplified dopamine turnover and preserved serotonergic innervation in LRRK2 mutation carriers. We postulated that patients with LRRK2 mutations might show...
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