Mutations in the Pink1 gene cause Parkinson`s disease. This thesis concentrated on the role of Pink1 in mitochondrial function of astrocytes. Respiratory analysis of primary astrocytes from Pink1 deficient mice revealed strong deficits. Moreover, a new Pink1 mouse model was generated during this thesis. Behavioral phenotyping of these mice, that carry the Q126P mutation in the Pink1 gene, as well as the respiratory profile of their astrocytes showed differences compared to the knock-out model. In conclusion, the obtained results indicate cell type as well as mutation specific effects of Pink1.
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Mutations in the Pink1 gene cause Parkinson`s disease. This thesis concentrated on the role of Pink1 in mitochondrial function of astrocytes. Respiratory analysis of primary astrocytes from Pink1 deficient mice revealed strong deficits. Moreover, a new Pink1 mouse model was generated during this thesis. Behavioral phenotyping of these mice, that carry the Q126P mutation in the Pink1 gene, as well as the respiratory profile of their astrocytes showed differences compared to the knock-out model. I...
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