Role of Kv1 potassium channels in regulating dopamine release and presynaptic D2 receptor function.

Dopamine (DA) release in the CNS is critical for motor control and motivated behaviors. Dysfunction of its regulation is thought to be implicated in drug abuse and in diseases such as schizophrenia and Parkinson's. Although various potassium channels located in the somatodendritic compartment o...

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Main Authors: Philippe Martel, Damiana Leo, Stephanie Fulton, Maxime Bérard, Louis-Eric Trudeau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3103548?pdf=render