| 3-MT | 3-methoxytyramine |
| AADC | aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase |
| DA | dopamine |
| DAT | dopamine transporter |
| DOPAC | 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid |
| HVA | homovanillic acid |
| MPP+ | 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium |
| MPTP | 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine |
| PBS | phosphate-buffered saline |
| PD | Parkinson’s disease |
| SN | substantia nigra |
| TH | tyrosine hydroxylase |
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