Pathophysiology of L-dopa-induced motor and non-motor complications in Parkinson's disease
Involuntary movements, or dyskinesia, represent a debilitating complication of levodopa (L-
dopa) therapy for Parkinson's disease (PD). L-dopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) are ultimately …
dopa) therapy for Parkinson's disease (PD). L-dopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) are ultimately …
Serotonin in Parkinson's disease
M Politis, F Niccolini - Behavioural brain research, 2015 - Elsevier
Parkinson's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the motor
symptoms of bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity and postural instability. However, non-motor …
symptoms of bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity and postural instability. However, non-motor …
Cannabidiol for neurodegenerative disorders: important new clinical applications for this phytocannabinoid?
J Fernández‐Ruiz, O Sagredo… - British journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a phytocannabinoid with therapeutic properties for numerous
disorders exerted through molecular mechanisms that are yet to be completely identified …
disorders exerted through molecular mechanisms that are yet to be completely identified …
[HTML][HTML] Serotonergic mechanisms responsible for levodopa-induced dyskinesias in Parkinson's disease patients
Levodopa-induced dyskinesias (LIDs) are the most common and disabling adverse motor
effect of therapy in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. In this study, we investigated …
effect of therapy in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. In this study, we investigated …
Maladaptive plasticity of serotonin axon terminals in levodopa‐induced dyskinesia
Objective: Striatal serotonin projections have been implicated in levodopa‐induced
dyskinesia by providing an unregulated source of dopamine release. We set out to …
dyskinesia by providing an unregulated source of dopamine release. We set out to …
The serotonergic system in Parkinson's disease
Although the cardinal manifestations of Parkinson's disease (PD) are attributed to a decline
in dopamine levels in the striatum, a breadth of non-motor features and treatment-related …
in dopamine levels in the striatum, a breadth of non-motor features and treatment-related …
Astrocytes: new targets for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
C Finsterwald, PJ Magistretti… - Current pharmaceutical …, 2015 - ingentaconnect.com
The causes of neurodegenerative disorders are multiple, and for most of them a mechanistic
understanding is still lacking. However, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer …
understanding is still lacking. However, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer …
Therapeutic Role of 5‐HT1A Receptors in The Treatment of Schizophrenia and Parkinson's Disease
Y Ohno - CNS neuroscience & therapeutics, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
HT1A receptors have long been implicated in the pathogenesis and treatment of anxiety and
depressive disorders. Recently, several lines of studies have revealed new insights into the …
depressive disorders. Recently, several lines of studies have revealed new insights into the …
Pathophysiological mechanisms and experimental pharmacotherapy for L-dopa-induced dyskinesia
A Fabbrini, A Guerra - Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
L-dopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) is the most frequent motor complication associated with
chronic L-dopa treatment in Parkinson's disease (PD). Recent advances in the …
chronic L-dopa treatment in Parkinson's disease (PD). Recent advances in the …
Contribution of pre-synaptic mechanisms to L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia
Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging studies have shown that peak-dose
dyskinesia is associated to abnormally high levels of synaptic dopamine (DA) in the caudate …
dyskinesia is associated to abnormally high levels of synaptic dopamine (DA) in the caudate …