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dopaminergic

American  
[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

Example Sentences

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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 mice developed key features associated with Parkinson's disease, including damage to dopaminergic neurons, increased brain inflammation, movement problems, and greater buildup of alpha-synuclein, a protein closely tied to disease progression.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

Researchers around the world have been working to coax stem cells to differentiate into dopaminergic neurons, to replace those lost in patients living with Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024

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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