Ventral tegmental area glutamate neurons co-release GABA and promote positive reinforcement
Ventral tegmental area glutamate neurons co-release GABA and promote positive reinforcement
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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In addition to dopamine neurons, the ventral tegmental area (VTA) contains GABA-, glutamate- and co-releasing neurons, and recent reports suggest a complex role for the glutamate neurons in behavioural reinforcement. We report that optogenetic stimulation of VTA glutamate neurons or terminals serves as a positive reinforcer on operant behavioural a...
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Ventral tegmental area glutamate neurons co-release GABA and promote positive reinforcement
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2041-1723
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2041-1723
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10.1038/ncomms13697
