In the striatum, adenosine A2A receptors are co-expressed with dopamine D2 receptors on enkephalin-containing neurons of the indirect pathway. A2A and D2 receptors exert a number of effects that ...

Researchers discover that the phosphorylation of a newly identified protein kinase substrate downstream of the dopamine signaling pathway regulates the brain reward behavior. The nucleus accumbens ...

Brain pathway linked to impulsive behaviors Date: January 25, 2019 Source: Nanyang Technological University Summary: Researchers have uncovered new details of a brain pathway that can cause ...

Technology Networks recently interviewed Prof. Mick Bhatia, from McMaster University, to learn more about his research focused on the role of abnormal dopamine receptor pathway activation in adult ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is released through a reward system in the brain. A spike in dopamine could come from drugs and lead to substance abuse. Researchers in search of ways of treating ...

Dopamine (DA) not only functions as a neurotransmitter, ... Insight into dopamine role suggests new treatment pathway for Parkinson's. Cell Press. Journal Neuron Funder ...

Dopamine-treated cells activated the JAK/STAT pathway, which upregulated ISG15 expression. In the adeno-associated virus-HBV murine infection model, dopamine downregulated HBsAg and HBeAg ...

Scientists discover overlapping dopamine activity in cannabis use disorder and psychosis, shedding light on potential connections between the two conditions.