MESOLIMBIC AND MESOCORTICAL DOPAMINERGIC-NEURONS ARE NECESSARY FOR NORMAL EXPLORATORY-BEHAVIOR IN RATS
MESOLIMBIC AND MESOCORTICAL DOPAMINERGIC-NEURONS ARE NECESSARY FOR NORMAL EXPLORATORY-BEHAVIOR IN RATS
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DOI:
10.1016/0304-3940(80)90062-2
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发表时间:
1980-01-01
影响因子:
2.5
通讯作者:
SMITH, GP
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作者:
FINK, JS;SMITH, GP
After ablation of mesolimbic and mesocortical dopaminergic neurons produced by 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) injections in the anterolateral hypothalamus, rats investigate a novel object less. Systemic administration of the dopamine (DA) agonist apomorphine increases investigatory movements in these DA-denervated rats when the object is novel, but not when the object is familiar. Pimozide pretreatment prevents the increased investigation produced by apomorphine in DA-denervated rats. Mesolimbic and mesocortical DA neurons, apparently are necessary for normal exploratory behavior in the rat.