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Melatonin MT1 and MT2 receptor expression in Parkinson's disease.

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2010

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Nikhil Adi, Deborah C. Mash, Yousuf Ali, Carlos Singer, Lina A. Shehadeh, Spyridon Papapetropoulos
PubMed

Abstract

The results demonstrate a down-regulation of melatonin receptors in regions affected by PD, suggesting their possible involvement in the disease process. Future studies are needed to elucidate the role of melatonin and its receptors in the treatment/pathogenesis of PD.