A Vulnerable Subtype of Dopaminergic Neurons Drives Early Motor Deficits in Parkinson's Disease
Akira Fushiki, David Ng, Zachary Lewis, Archana Yadav, Tatiana Saraiva, Luke Alexander Hammond, Christoph Wirblich, Bosiljka Tasic, Vilas Menon, Joaquim Alves da Silva, Rui M. Costa
The paper identifies a specific subtype of dopaminergic neurons, Anxa1+, that are selectively lost in Parkinson's disease and contribute to early motor symptoms.
bioRxiv · Dec 20, 2024 · PreprintNeuroscience