Molecular Imaging of Central Dopamine in Obesity: A Qualitative Review across Substrates and Radiotracers

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in adaptive behavior. A wealth of studies suggests obesity-related alterations in the central dopamine system. The most direct evidence for such differences in humans comes from molecular neuroimaging studies using positron emission tomography...

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Main Authors: Lieneke Katharina Janssen, Annette Horstmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/4/486