Abstract
Sleep disturbances occur in 70% of the patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA). Disturbances of the hypothalamic hypocretin neurotransmission have been suggested as a possible cause. Since a systematic study of CSF hypocretin-1 levels in MSA has not yet been performed, we analysed CSF hypocretin-1 concentrations in 6 MSA-P and 6 MSA-C patients and 11 age-matched controls. We did not observe any differences from control values.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 342-344 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Parkinsonism & Related Disorders |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May-2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aged
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Neuropeptides
- Orexins
- Journal Article
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't