Induction of Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesias in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease
Source: Caulfield, M. E., et al. Induction and Assessment of Levodopa-induced Dyskinesias in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease. J. Vis. Exp. (2021). This video demonstrates the process of inducing levodopa-induced dyskinesias in a Parkinson's rat model by administering levodopa alongside a dopamine conversion inhibitor. Repeated injections overstimulate the brain neurons, resulting in motor dysfunction.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Visualized Experiments
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3791/31382
- Primary Topic
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00