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What was jake (jamacian Ginger)

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80-85% alcohol - legal in prohibition, caused motor control disordered and inpotence when TOPC was added

2
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MPTP has also been the cause of a ..

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gait problem - a by product of incorrectly synthesising drugs

3
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MPTP is not toxic, but can cross the ___

Once inside the brain, can form ___

___ kills dopamine-producing _____ in substantia nigra

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MPTP is not toxic, but can cross the BBB

Once inside the brain, can form MPP+

MPP+ kills dopamine-producing neurons in substantia nigra (high affinity uptake process)