title: The pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus and experimental parkinsonism. A review.
abstract: In this article, I review a series of my experiments on the role of the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus (Ppn) in voluntary movements. I sought to elucidate the functional role of the Ppn in the control of voluntary movements using macaque monkeys. I propose a functional model of basal ganglia circuitry in which I emphasize the role of the Ppn and discuss the underlying mechanisms of parkinsonism.
authors.affiliation: Neuroscience and Neurosurgery, Chuo Gunma Neurosurgery Hospital, 64-1,Nakao-machi, Takasaki, Gunma, 370-0001, Japan. masaru_matsu_gue@mail.wind.ne.jp
authors.forename: Masaru
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matsumura
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D008251:Macaca; D008959:Models, Neurological; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D020734:Parkinsonian Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D045042:Pedunculopontine Tegmental Nucleus / Q000503:physiopathology*