Chronic social isolation reduces 5-HT neuronal activity via upregulated SK3 calcium-activated potassium channels
The activity of serotonin (5-HT) neurons is critical for mood regulation. In a mouse model of chronic social isolation, a known risk factor for depressive illness, we show that 5-HT neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus are less responsive to stimulation. Probing the responsible cellular mechanisms pi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2016-11-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/21416 |