MPTP toxicity results from the destruction of neurons in the brain sensitive to __________.

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Toxicity typically results from the destruction of neurons that produce or utilize the neurotransmitter dopamine. This is seen in conditions such as Parkinson's disease and drug-induced neurotoxicity. Destruction of neurons sensitive to norepinephrine may result in conditions such as depression or anxiety, but toxicity is not typically associated with this process. Endorphins and serotonin do not typically play a role in toxicity.

MPTP Toxicity Results from the Destruction of Neurons in the Brain