Density of dopaminergic fibres in the prefrontal cortex of gerbils is sensitive to aging

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Mesencephalic dopamine (DA) projections are essential for cognitive and behavioral functions and believed to play a critical role during development and aging. The dopaminergic afferents of the rodent prefrontal cortex (PFC) show an extremely prolonged maturation...

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Main Authors: Teuchert-Noodt Gertraud, Brummelte Susanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/3/1/14

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