Dopamine receptors
Dopamine receptors are a class of metabotropic G protein-coupled receptors that are found in the central nervous system as well as other key points near nerve endings in various organs. The neurotransmitter dopamine is the primary endogenous ligand for dopamine receptors.
Dopamine receptors are involved in many neurological processes, including motivation, pleasure, cognition, memory, learning, and fine motor control, as well as modulation of neuroendocrine signaling.
When the supply of dopamine to the receptors is inhibited in some manner, an individual may be begin to experience difficulty concentrating, become easily irritated, and possibly become severely depressed.
Dopamine receptors are involved in many neurological processes, including motivation, pleasure, cognition, memory, learning, and fine motor control, as well as modulation of neuroendocrine signaling.
When the supply of dopamine to the receptors is inhibited in some manner, an individual may be begin to experience difficulty concentrating, become easily irritated, and possibly become severely depressed.
