dopaminergic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of dopaminergic
Example Sentences
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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
The researchers used an antibody to selectively activate a receptor in a molecular signaling pathway to develop dopaminergic neurons.
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
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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