Dopamine System Dysregulation in Major Depressive Disorders
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Dopamine System Dysregulation in Major Depressive Disorders
Anhedonia is considered a core feature of major depressive disorder, and the dopamine system plays a pivotal role in the hedonic deficits described in this disorder. Dopaminergic activity is complex and under the regulation of multiple brain structures, including the ventral subiculum of the hippocampus and the basolateral amygdala. Whereas basic and clinical studies demonstrate deficits of the...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1461-1457,1469-5111
DOI: 10.1093/ijnp/pyx056