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Restoration of glutamatergic transmission by dopamine D4 receptors in stressed animals

  • Eunice Y. Yuen
  • , Ping Zhong
  • , Xiangning Li
  • , Jing Wei
  • , Zhen Yan
  • SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

Background: The dopamine D4 receptors in prefrontal cortex (PFC) play a key role in mental health and disorders. Results: D4 activation caused a bi-directional, homeostatic regulation of glutamatergic responses in rats exposed to acute or chronic stress. Conclusion: The altered synaptic excitation in stress conditions is restored by D4 signaling in PFC. Significance: It provides a potential mechanism for the role of D4 in stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26112-26120
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number36
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 6 2013

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