dopaminergic

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

adjective

Biochemistry.

1. activated by or sensitive to dopamine.

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Etymology

Origin of dopaminergic

First recorded in 1970–75; dopamine + -ergic

Example Sentences

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.

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"Our data-driven blueprint helps scientists produce high-yield midbrain dopaminergic neurons that faithfully reflect human biology. Grafts of this quality are pivotal to increasing cell therapy efficacy and minimizing side effects, paving the way to offer alternative therapies to people living with Parkinson's disease."

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The disorder harms midbrain dopaminergic neurons, which release dopamine to regulate movement and learning.

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

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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.

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