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For treating advanced Parkinson's, new research points to serotonin

02-04-2008 · EurekAlert!

Studies in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease show that side effects caused by repeated use of the drug L-DOPA can be minimized by blocking the serotonin 1B receptor. The finding, reported by researchers at Rockefeller University and the Karolinska Institute, suggests that targeting the 1B receptor may provide an alternative approach for treating advanced Parkinson's disease.

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