Complexity of VTA DA neural activities in response to PFC transection in nicotine treated rats
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The dopaminergic (DA) neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) are widely implicated in the addiction and natural reward circuitry of the brain. These neurons project to several areas of the brain, including prefrontal cortex (PFC...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-02-01
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Series: | Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation |
Online Access: | http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/8/1/13 |