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The neurotoxin l-methyl-4-phenyl-l,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) destroys dopaminergic cells in humans, in vivo animal models and primary dopaminergic cultures. Following a neurotoxic hypothesis of Parkinson’s disease this compound is considered to mimic closely the inherent neurodegeneration.
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Hung, S.T. et al. (2000). Organotypic Striatal Slices: Neuroprotective Effects of Vitamins. In: Storch, A., Collins, M.A. (eds) Neurotoxic Factors in Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1269-1_37
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