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Cai Y, Xing L, Yang T, Chai R, Wang J, Bao J, Shen W, Ding S, Chen G. The neurodevelopmental role of dopaminergic signaling in neurological disorders. Neurosci Lett 2020; 741:135540. [PMID: 33278505 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2020.135540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Dopamine (DA), a critical neurotransmitter of both the central and peripheral nerve system, plays important roles in a series of biological processes. Dysfunction of dopaminergic signalling may lead to a series of developmental disorders, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism and schizophrenia. However, the exact roles of dopaminergic signalling in these diseases are far from fully understood. We analyse the roles of dopaminergic signalling in multiple physiological and pathological processes, focusing on brain development and related disorders. By summarizing current research in this area, we provide guidance for future studies. This review seeks to deepen our understanding of dopaminergic signalling in developmental disorders, which may offer clues for developing more effective therapeutic drugs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yunyun Cai
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and the Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130033, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and the Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China
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- Basic Medical Research Centre, Medical College of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China.
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- Department of Tissue and Embryology, Medical School of Nantong University, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China.
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