Reversal of experimental parkinsonism by lesions of the subthalamic nucleus.

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Summary

The postulated role of excessive activity in the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease is supported by the effects of lesions evaluated in monkeys rendered parkinsonian by treatment with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine.

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1990-09-21
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Subthalamic nucleus, Parkinsonism, Basal ganglia, Substantia nigra, MPTP

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