Predictive modeling of putamen dopamine in Parkinson’s disease: relevance to prognosis, treatment, and prevention

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Authors: David S. Goldstein
Cited by: 2
References: 75

Abstract

We used kinetic modeling to predict the temporal course of putamen dopamine depletion across the lifespan in Parkinson's disease and predict effects of autotoxicity, genetics, environmental exposures, and possible treatments on the timing of the onset of symptomatic disease.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neurological disorders and treatments Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Volume
330
Issue
5
Pages
R512–R529
Publication date
28 March 2026
Language
EN