Abstract
Median nerve somatosensory evoked potentials (SEP) were recorded in 7 Cynomolgus monkeys, before and after the administration of N-Methyl 1,4 Phenyl 1,2,3,6 tetrahydropiridine (MPTP), a neurotoxin which induces a parkinsonian syndrome in primates. Following MPTP administration, the amplitude of the negative component recorded at 15 ms over the frontal derivations (N15) decreased by 70% or more. This amplitude reduction was not modified by administration of dopamine precursors. These findings shed light on recent findings in human parkinsonian patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 283-293 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Neurophysiologie Clinique / Clinical Neurophysiology |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- cynomolgus monkey
- MPTP
- Parkinson's disease
- Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- General Neuroscience