| Literature DB >> 11739835 |
K A Sieradzan1, S H Fox, M Hill, J P Dick, A R Crossman, J M Brotchie.
Abstract
The lateral segment of the globus pallidus (GPl) is thought to be overactive in levodopa-induced dyskinesia in PD. Stimulation of cannabinoid receptors in the GPl reduces gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) reuptake and enhances GABA transmission and may thus alleviate dyskinesia. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial (n = 7), the authors demonstrate that the cannabinoid receptor agonist nabilone significantly reduces levodopa-induced dyskinesia in PD.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11739835 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.57.11.2108
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurology ISSN: 0028-3878 Impact factor: 9.910