nervous system
• cytoplasmic inclusions in the form of large aggregates are seen in the remain portion of the substantia nigra at 20 weeks of age
• these inclusions are ubiqutin and UCHL1 positive but SNCA negative
• electron dense-core vesicles are seen in the cytoplasm of about 30% of nigral neurons
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• nigro-striatal fibers show reduced TH-immunoreactivity
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• 30% reduction in TH-positive neurons at 20 weeks of age but not at 12 weeks of age, compared to non-transgenic controls
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behavior/neurological
• modest but significant decrease in activity during the dark phase at 19-21 weeks of age
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• increase in locomotion during the dark phase at 11-13 weeks of age in the home cage
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homeostasis/metabolism
• decrease in striatal dopamine concentration
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