Dopamine release in the basal ganglia

Dopamine (DA) is a key transmitter in the basal ganglia, yet DA transmission does not conform to several aspects of the classic synaptic doctrine. Axonal DA release occurs through vesicular exocytosis and is action potential- and Ca 2+ -dependent. However, in addition to axonal release, DA neurons i...

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Main Authors: Rice, M, Patel, J, Cragg, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011