The Subthalamic Nucleus and Tremor in Pa
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M. C. Rodriguez; Oroz J. Guridi; L. Alvarez; K. Mewes; R. Macias; J. Vitek; M. R
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Article
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2008
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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The role of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in the origin of parkinsonian tremor is discussed. Previous studies in monkeys made parkinsonian by MPTP (1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine) administration suggested a direct participation of the STN in the pathophysiology of tremor. We recorded t