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Activation of D2
receptor inhibits adenylate cyclase and, decreases of cAMP, also – activates K+ channels
and inhibit polyphosphoinositide turnover. D1 are most abundant in striatum, limbic system, thalamus and hypothalamus, D2 - in striatum, limbic system, thalamus and hypothalamus and pituitary gland, D3 – in limbic system, but not in the striatum, D4- is much more weakly expressed, mainly in the cortex and limbic system. The functions of DA-ergic pathways divide into: - Motor control ( nigrostriatal system) - Behavioral effects (mesolimbic and mesocortical system) - Endocrine control (tuberohypophyseal system). |