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Reduced platelet 5-HT content is associated with rest tremor in Parkinson's disease.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Mar 2023
Wang Jian-Yong, Chen Jin-Yu, Lian Yi-Zhi, Zhang Wen-Yuan, Wang Meng-Yan, Liu Rong-Pei, Chen Ling-Hao, Zhang Xiong, Zhu Jian-Hong
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INTRODUCTION: Parkinson's disease (PD) is highly heterogeneous in manifestations and pathogenesis. Serotonergic neurotransmitter system dysfunction is frequently implicated in PD tremor. Serotonin (5-HT) content in platelets is highly correlated with that in cerebrospinal fluid. In this study, we aimed to understand whether and how platelet 5-HT content reflects tremor in PD. METHOD: A total of 139 Chinese PD...
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