dopaminergic

American  

[doh-puh-mi-nur-jik] / ˌdoʊ pə mɪˈnɜr dʒɪk /

adjective

Biochemistry.

1. activated by or sensitive to dopamine.

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Etymology

Origin of dopaminergic

First recorded in 1970–75; dopamine + -ergic

Example Sentences

The disorder harms midbrain dopaminergic neurons, which release dopamine to regulate movement and learning.

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A second, higher-resolution projection targets the midbrain with added precision and pinpoints dopaminergic neurons.

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"Our data-driven blueprint helps scientists produce high-yield midbrain dopaminergic neurons that faithfully reflect human biology. Grafts of this quality are pivotal to increasing cell therapy efficacy and minimizing side effects, paving the way to offer alternative therapies to people living with Parkinson's disease."

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The findings also have implications for disorders involving dopamine and serotonin dysfunction, such as addiction, where dopaminergic hypersensitivity and serotonergic deficits contribute to compulsive reward-seeking -- and in mood disorders including depression and anxiety, where diminished serotonin signaling might impair behavioral flexibility and long-term planning.

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"A future direction would be to understand what exactly these myelin-forming cells are responding to that comes from the activity of dopaminergic neurons," Yalcin said.

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