Activation of D2 dopamine receptor-expressing neurons in the nucleus accumbens increases motivation
Striatal D1 and D2-receptor expressing neurons have been shown to have opposing effects on reward-related behaviours. Here the authors reveal that specific activation of both D1 and D2 neurons in the nucleus accumbens leads to increase in motivational drive in rodents.
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2016
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/721a714360be48318e60869c945a36b4 |
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