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Ventral striatal dopaminergic defect is associated with hallucinations in Parkinson's disease



Authors: Jaakkola E., Joutsa J., Mäkinen E., Johansson J., Kaasinen V.

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Publication year: 2017

Journal: European Journal of Neurology

Journal name in source: European Journal of Neurology

Volume: 24

Issue: 11

First page : 1341

Last page: 1347

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 1351-5101

eISSN: 1468-1331

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ene.13390

Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/26504740


Abstract
Conclusions

Low striatal DAT function may predispose PD patients to VHs, and the regional distribution of the findings suggests a particular role of the ventral striatum. This is in line with non-PD research that has implicated ventral striatal dysfunction in psychosis.


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