Hushingtons Disease - Pharmacology

Question 1

What is Hushingtons Disease?

Answer 1

OVERACTIVE DOPAMINE ACTIVITY !!!!!!!!!!

Progressive neurodegeneration

Genetic disorder: trinucleotide repeat in protein huntingtin

Motor: loss of striatal spiny neurones and dysfunctional basal ganglia activity

Hyperkinesia: writhing, jerky movements. Cognitive and mood disorders.

Question 2

What is the treatment for Huntingtons treatment ?

Answer 2