| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4323081 | Neuron | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The midbrain dopaminergic system is a key element in the control of motor activity, cognition, and the motivational effects of drugs of abuse, including nicotine. In this issue of Neuron, Drenan et al. find that α6-containing nicotinic acetylcholine receptors might selectively activate mesolimbic and mesostriatal dopaminergic neurons, enhancing striatal dopamine release and its behavioral consequences.
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Authors
Paolo Calabresi, Massimiliano Di Filippo,