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Implantation of Osmotic Pumps and Induction of Stress to Establish a Symptomatic, Pharmacological Mouse Model for DYT/PARK-ATP1A3 Dystonia
Published on: September 12, 2020
Cerebellar motor and non-motor contributions to dystonia pathophysiology and treatment
Linda H Kim1,2,3, Cheryl Brandenburg1,2,3, Roy V Sillitoe1,2,3,4,5,6
1Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States.
Abstract:
Dystonia is a complex neurological disorder characterized by sustained or intermittent abnormal movements and/or postures. However, dystonia's non-motor symptoms, particularly the sleep disturbances, are critical yet underexplored concerns that affect all ages. Here, we synthesize current knowledge on the motor and non-motor domains of dystonia, emphasizing the functional interconnections and plasticity within cerebellar motor, cognitive, and sleep-associated circuits to motivate more comprehensive and effective treatments that improve overall quality of life.
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