This double volume provides a systematic account of the anatomy, physiology, neurochemistry, molecular biology and behavioural pharmacology of dopamine in the CNS. HEP 154/II deals with functional and behavioural aspects as the electrophysiology of dopamine neurons and of dopamine actions, the interaction w. other transmitters and its role in behaviour and in the action of centrally acting drugs.

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With contributions by numerous experts

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12. Electrophysiological Pharmacology of Mesencephalic Dopaminergic Neurons.- 13. Presynaptic Regulation of Dopamine Release.- 14. Dopamine - Acetylcholine Interactions.- 15. Dopamine - Glutamate Interactions.- 16. Dopamine - Adenosine Interactions.- 17. Dopamine - GABA Interactions.- 18. Dopamine - Its Role in Behaviour and Cognition in Experimental Animals and Humans.- 19. Molecular Knockout Approach to the Study of Brain Dopamine Function.- 20. Behavioural Pharmacology of Dopamine D2 and D3 Receptors: Use of the Knockout Mice Approach.- 21. Dopamine and Reward.- 22. Molecular and Cellular Events Regulating Dopamine Neuron Survival.- 23. Dopamine and Depression.- 24. Dopamine and Schizophrenia.- 25. Atypical Antipsychotics.- 26. Dopamine in the Sleep-Wake Cycle.