- Concept UI
- M0328147
- Scope Note
- A condition caused by the neurotoxin MPTP which causes selective destruction of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons. Clinical features include irreversible parkinsonian signs including rigidity and bradykinesia (PARKINSON DISEASE, SECONDARY). MPTP toxicity is also used as an animal model for the study of PARKINSON DISEASE. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1072; Neurology 1986 Feb;36(2):250-8)
- Terms
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MPTP Poisoning
Preferred Term
Term UI
T358147
Date10/12/1999
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NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2000)
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Poisoning, 1-Methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine
Term UI
T364552
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2000)
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MPTP Neurotoxicity Syndrome
Term UI
T364551
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2000)
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MPTP-Induced Parkinsonism
Term UI
T364553
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2000)
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Neurotoxicity Syndrome, MPTP
Term UI
T364554
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2000)