Search for dissertations about: "Pernilla Grillner"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Pernilla Grillner.

2. 1. Afferent input to midbrain dopamine neurones and its modulation : an electrophysiological study i vitro

   Author : Pernilla Grillner; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : dopamine neurones; synaptic transmission; NMDA receptors; L-type Ca2 channels; presynaptic inhibition; metabotropic glutamate receptors; muscarine; nicotine;

   Abstract : Dopamine (DA) neurones of the ventral mesencephalon are involved in the control of reward related behaviour, cognitive functions and motor performances, and provide a critical site of action for major categories of neuropsychiatric drugs, such as antipsychotic agents, dependence producing drugs and anti-Parkinson medication. The midbrain DA neurones are mainly located in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNPC) and the ventral tegmental area (VTA). READ MORE