dopaminergic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of dopaminergic
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In Parkinson's disease, they could encourage aggregation of α-Synuclein and harm dopaminergic neurons.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026
The disorder harms midbrain dopaminergic neurons, which release dopamine to regulate movement and learning.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025
This finding may be especially important given that axial symptoms, such as gait or postural stability problems, typically do not respond well to DBS and existing dopaminergic therapies, such as levodopa.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
Apart from mediating the feeling of "reward," dopaminergic neurons also play a crucial role in fine motor control, which is lost in diseases such as Parkinson's disease.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
Tremor and a loss of motor control are characteristic symptoms of Parkinson's disease and are due to a loss of neurons that release the neurotransmitter dopamine, called dopaminergic neurons.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
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