Catecholamine regulation of the prefrontal cortex
Arnsten A. Catecholamine regulation of the prefrontal cortex. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 1997, 11: 151-162. PMID: 9208378, DOI: 10.1177/026988119701100208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrefrontal cortexAdrenergic receptorsAlpha-1 adrenergic receptorsPFC functionPFC cognitive functionAlpha 2A-adrenergic receptorD1 receptor stimulationTreatment of disordersCatecholamine regulationCatecholamine releaseDA stimulationCatecholamine stimulationD2 familyProminent symptomReceptor stimulationModulatory influencePFC dysfunctionCognitive functionSubcortical structuresReview evidenceDetrimental actionsCatecholamines dopamineReceptorsStimulationNorepinephrine