6-OHDA generated ROS induces DNA damage and p53- and PUMA-dependent cell death

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by the selective loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra (SN), resulting in tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia. Although the etiology is unknown, insight into the disease pr...

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Main Authors: Zambetti Gerard P, Garrison Sean P, Bernstein Alison I, O'Malley Karen L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Molecular Neurodegeneration
Online Access:http://www.molecularneurodegeneration.com/content/6/1/2