Oxidopamine
Oxidopamine
Oxidopamine, also known as 6-hydroxydopamine (pronunciation: ox-i-do-pa-mine), is a neurotoxic synthetic compound used primarily in scientific research.
Etymology
The term "Oxidopamine" is derived from the words "Oxide" and "Dopamine". "Oxide" refers to any compound that contains oxygen as an element, while "Dopamine" is a type of neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that transmits signals in the brain and other areas of the body.
Usage
Oxidopamine is used to selectively destroy dopaminergic and noradrenergic neurons in the brain. This is done in order to create animal models for Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the death of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.
Related Terms
- Dopamine: A type of neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that transmits signals in the brain and other areas of the body.
- Neurotoxin: A poison that acts on the nervous system.
- Parkinson's disease: A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the death of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.
- Dopaminergic: Referring to cells that produce, contain, or release dopamine.
- Noradrenergic: Referring to cells that produce, contain, or release noradrenaline.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oxidopamine
- Wikipedia's article - Oxidopamine
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