Search for dissertations about: "globus pallidus"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words globus pallidus.
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1. Characterisation of inputs and outputs of striatal medium spiny neurons in health and disease
Abstract : Striatal medium spiny neurons (MSNs) play a crucial role in various motor and cognitive functions. They are separated into those belonging to the direct pathway (dMSNs) and the indirect pathway (iMSNs) of the basal ganglia, depending on whether they express D1 or D2 type dopamine receptors, respectively. READ MORE
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2. Brains, genes and environment of suicide attempters
Abstract : Identification of symptoms or biological abnormalities that predispose to suicide or identifies specific vulnerabilities, may one day improve allocation of resources or help tailor treatment to the patient. Paper I: We compared the predictive value of symptom-oriented questions against direct questions about suicidality in assessing risk for suicide attempts. READ MORE
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3. Acute toluene effects on neurotransmission in the central nervous system
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to develop a method to study the effects of toluene in the central nervous system of the rat. Microdialysis on awake rats was used to study toluene's effects on the transmission of dopamine, acetylcholine, glutamate and aspartate in the striatum, and on GABA in the striatum, the cerebellum and the globus pallidus. READ MORE
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4. Striatal adenosine A2A receptors
Abstract : The nucleoside adenosine exerts a modulatory action in the central nervous system by activating G-protein coupled receptors. Four such receptors are cloned and pharmacologically characterized: A1, A2A, A2B and A3. Caffeine, the most widely consumed psychostimulant, acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist predominantly on the first two. READ MORE
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5. MRI in multiple sclerosis : early detection, cortical lesions and gadolinium retention
Abstract : Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common neuroinflammatory and -degenerative disease. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facilitates the diagnosis of MS, providing means to initiate early treatment and improving the long-term outcome. READ MORE