| Literature DB >> 10678833 |
E Masliah1, E Rockenstein, I Veinbergs, M Mallory, M Hashimoto, A Takeda, Y Sagara, A Sisk, L Mucke.
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To elucidate the role of the synaptic protein alpha-synuclein in neurodegenerative disorders, transgenic mice expressing wild-type human alpha-synuclein were generated. Neuronal expression of human alpha-synuclein resulted in progressive accumulation of alpha-synuclein-and ubiquitin-immunoreactive inclusions in neurons in the neocortex, hippocampus, and substantia nigra. Ultrastructural analysis revealed both electron-dense intranuclear deposits and cytoplasmic inclusions. These alterations were associated with loss of dopaminergic terminals in the basal ganglia and with motor impairments. These results suggest that accumulation of wild-type alpha-synuclein may play a causal role in Parkinson's disease and related conditions.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 10678833 DOI: 10.1126/science.287.5456.1265
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728