Neurotransmitter dysfunction and atrophy of the caudate nucleus in Alzheimer's disease.
The caudate nucleus from examples of Alzheimer's disease (mean age 68, range 51-77 yr) had a mean wet weight and total protein content that were significantly lower than control. Biochemical markers of various specific nerve cells were determined. These are thought to reflect intrinsic choliner...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1984
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