Gene expression and neurochemical characterization of the rostromedial tegmental nucleus (RMTg) in rats and mice
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DOI: 10.1007/s00429-018-1761-7
Abstract: The rostromedial tegmental nucleus (RMTg), also known as the tail of the ventral tegmental area (tVTA), is a GABAergic structure identified in 2009 that receives strong inputs from the lateral habenula and other sources, sends… read more here.
Keywords: rats mice; tegmental nucleus; rmtg; nucleus rmtg ... See more keywords
Pharmacological evaluation of lateral habenula and rostromedial tegmental nucleus in the expression of ethanol-induced place preference
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DOI: 10.1097/fbp.0000000000000728
Abstract: Although ethanol administration produces a range of physiological effects, the rewarding aspect associated with its consumption is a major contributory factor to its abuse liability. Recently, lateral habenula (LHb) has been shown to be engaged… read more here.
Keywords: lateral habenula; administration; ethanol; cpp ... See more keywords
Nicotine Increases Spontaneous Glutamate Release in the Rostromedial Tegmental Nucleus
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DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2020.604583
Abstract: The rostromedial tegmental nucleus (RMTg) is a bilateral structure localized in the brainstem and comprise of mainly GABAergic neurons. One of the main functions of the RMTg is to regulate the activity of dopamine neurons… read more here.
Keywords: release; nicotine increases; tegmental nucleus; rmtg ... See more keywords