Pedunculopontine nucleus
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pedunculopontine-nucleus-172-18325948
title:
Pedunculopontine nucleus
text:
The pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) or pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus is a collection of neurons located in the upper pons in the brainstem. It is involved in voluntary movements, arousal, and provides sensory feedback to the cerebral cortex and one of the main components of the reticular activating system. It is a potential target for deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson's disease. It was first described in 1909 by Louis Jacobsohn-Lask, a German neuroanatomist.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedunculopontine_nucleus
date created:
2005-08-11T16:16:49Z
date modified:
2024-09-02T03:28:24Z
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