Animal models of Parkinson's disease: bridging the gap between disease hallmarks and research questions.

Abstract excerpt

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. More than 200 years after its first clinical description, PD remains a serious affliction that affects a growing proportion of the population. Prevailing treatments only alleviate symptoms; there is still neither a cure that targets the neurodegenerative processes nor therapies that modify the...

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• Disease Models, Animal
• Mutation
• Neurotoxins
• Parkinson Disease