| Laboratory of Neurogenetics |
| Dopamine |
| Dopamine, a neurotransmitter that transmits impulses between neurons is important for several functions in the brain, involved in motor control and behavioral function. Other neurotransmitters include serotonin, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine. |
| Sinemet® also known as L-dopa or levodopa therapy, binds directly to the dopamine receptors in the brain. |
| Dopamine agonists, bind to dopamine receptors in place of dopamine and stimulate those receptors (mimic dopamine). The drugs in this class include: |
| Dopamine antagonists, drugs that bind but don't stimulate dopamine receptors, which can prevent or reverse actions of dopamine by keeping dopamine from attaching. |
