El pez cebra como modelo de neurotoxicidad en la enfermedad de Parkinson: mecanismos fisiopatológicos y aplicaciones en la búsqueda de terapias

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Parkinson's disease; zebrafish; animal model; neurodegeneration; neurotoxicity; pathophysiological mechanisms.

Abstract

Parkinson's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system and is characterized by the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain. Over the years, numerous studies have been conducted to better understand this disease and search for potential treatments. One of the most widely used animal models in Parkinson's disease research is the zebrafish (Danio rerio). This small tropical fish has proven to be a useful model for studying neurodegenerative diseases due to its rapid development, embryonic transparency, and ability to regenerate nerve tissue. In summary, studies conducted in zebrafish have proven to be a valuable tool for investigating Parkinson's disease and have significantly contributed to our understanding of the mechanisms underlying this disease. Furthermore, this animal model may be useful for testing potential treatments and therapies for Parkinson's disease in the future.

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2026-05-07

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Fernández Puentes S, Sánchez Miralles T, Morín Fanego K, Berlanga Acosta J, Núñez-Figueredo Y. El pez cebra como modelo de neurotoxicidad en la enfermedad de Parkinson: mecanismos fisiopatológicos y aplicaciones en la búsqueda de terapias. Acta Médica [Internet]. 2026 May 7 [cited 2026 May 12];27. Available from: https://revactamedica.sld.cu/index.php/act/article/view/1013

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