The evolution of dopamine systems in chordates

Dopamine (DA) neurotransmission in the central nervous system (CNS) is found throughout chordates, and its emergence predates the divergence of chordates. Many of the molecular components of DA systems, such as biosynthetic enzymes, transporters and receptors, are shared with those of other monoamin...

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Main Authors: Kei eYamamoto, Philippe eVernier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroanatomy
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnana.2011.00021/full