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dopaminergic

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

adjective

Biochemistry.
  1. activated by or sensitive to dopamine.


Etymology

Origin of dopaminergic

First recorded in 1970–75; dopamine + -ergic

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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.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

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

The team first developed organoid models of the so-called ventral midbrain, striatum and cortex -- the regions linked by neurons in the dopaminergic system -- and then developed a method for fusing these organoids together.

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

A new organoid model of the dopaminergic system sheds lights on its intricate functionality and potential implications for Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2023