L-DOPA neurotoxicity is mediated by up-regulation of DMT1-IRE expression.

BACKGROUND: The mechanisms underlying neurotoxicity caused by L-DOPA are not yet completely known. Based on recent findings, we speculated that the increased expression of divalent metal transporter 1 without iron-response element (DMT1-IRE) induced by L-DOPA might play a critical role in the develo...

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Main Authors: Fang Du, Zhong-ming Qian, Li Zhu, Xiao Mei Wu, Wing-ho Yung, Ting-yuk Tsim, Ya Ke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2643485?pdf=render