Dopamine Health and Disease

The chemical basis of human emotions has been an exciting aspect in biology. The ""feel-good chemical"" dopamine (DA) is a hormone and also a neurotransmitter, which performs a critical role in reward and movement control in the brain. DA also performs multiple other functions ou...

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Other Authors: Sarat Chandra Yenisetti (auth), Yenisetti, Sarat Chandra, editor (editor)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : IntechOpen 2018
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Summary:The chemical basis of human emotions has been an exciting aspect in biology. The ""feel-good chemical"" dopamine (DA) is a hormone and also a neurotransmitter, which performs a critical role in reward and movement control in the brain. DA also performs multiple other functions outside the brain. Regulating unrelated critical biological functions makes this chemical a vital factor for sustaining life in both health and disease. Dopamine - Health and Disease is an endeavour with an objective to understand and appreciate the biological functions of DA in human wellbeing and its potential utility in biomedical research. This effort will supplement scientific and non-scientific communities in stimulating a critical understanding of the biological purpose of ""ticklish"" DA, which eventually supports the human relentless effort to reduce the burden of disease. As the most exciting molecule,dopamine directly impacts day-to-day life. Anyone who has an eye for health and disease-related concepts will find this book a good read.
Physical Description:1 online resource (142 pages)
ISBN:9781838817923
9781789842708