Abstract
We found that CNS-directed expression of interferon-γ 3 (IFN-γ 3) resulted in basal ganglia calcification, reminiscent of human idiopathic basal ganglia calcification (IBGC), and nigrostriatal degeneration. Our results indicate that IFN-γ 3 mediates age-progressive nigrostriatal degeneration in the absence of exogenous stressors. Further study of this model may provide insight into selective nigrostriatal degeneration in human IBGC and other Parkinson syndromes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 694-696 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Nature Neuroscience |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuroscience(all)