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dopaminergic receptor |
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dopaminergic receptor, a protein on the surfaces of certain cells that binds specifically to the neurotransmitter DOPamine. Such receptors on vascular epithelial cells, when stimulated by DOPamine, cause the renal mesenteric, coronary, and cerebral arteries to dilate and the flow of blood to increase. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Administration of endosulfan during gestation and lactation in rats up to 2-3 weeks of age produced a significant decrease in the affinity and maximum numbers of striatal dopaminergic receptors without affecting other receptor profiles, suggesting that dopaminergic receptors are unusually sensitive to the action of endosulfan (Seth et al. |
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