Neurobehavioral and biochemical features of a mouse model for Parkinson’s disease.

• Main Author: Lee, Elianna Shu Hui.
• Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences::Zoology::Animal behavior; DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences::Zoology::Vertebrates; DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences::Zoology::Morphology
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/49386
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common age-related neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by degradation of dopaminergic neurons. The cardinal signs of PD are mainly motor dysfunctions. Non-motor symptoms, including anxiety and depression, which often precede motor symptoms, may also manifest. Thes...