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Science· 2012Q1

Pathological α-Synuclein Transmission Initiates Parkinson-like Neurodegeneration in Nontransgenic Mice

Kelvin C. Luk, Victoria Kehm, Jenna C. Carroll, Bin Zhang et al.

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Researchers demonstrated that injecting synthetic misfolded α-synuclein fibrils into healthy mice can initiate Parkinson's-like pathology, including Lewy body formation and dopaminergic neuron loss, leading to motor deficits.

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Field: Neurology (Medicine)

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