α <sub>5</sub> -GABA <sub>A</sub> allosteric modulation triggers and prolongs dopamine neuronal activity via AMPA receptors
L-655,708 enhanced VTA DA neuron population activity for up to 1 week after a single injection. This effect was dependent on AMPA and took place through action on the benzodiazepine site.
Authors
- Mostafa El Mansari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2122-7955)
- Areebah Ahmed
- Pierre Blier
Institutions
- University of Ottawa (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Psychopharmacology
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02698811251405691
- Primary Topic
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00