dopaminergic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of dopaminergic
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A second, higher-resolution projection targets the midbrain with added precision and pinpoints dopaminergic neurons.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025
"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
"Moreover, cells activated via the FZD5 receptor closely resemble dopaminergic neurons of natural origin."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 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
When dopaminergic neurons die, fine motor control is lost and patients develop tremors and uncontrollable movements.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
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