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- noun A
receptor , situated in the terminal of apresynaptic nerve cell , that is sensitive toneurotransmitters released by theneuron in whose membrane the autoreceptor sits.
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Examples
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Histalean (R) is comprised of betahistine dihydrochloride, a dual action histamine type H1 receptor agonist and a histamine type H3 negative autoreceptor inhibitor.
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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Histalean (R) is comprised of betahistine dihydrochloride, a dual action histamine type H1 receptor agonist and a histamine type H3 negative autoreceptor inhibitor.
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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Histalean (R) is comprised of betahistine dihydrochloride, a dual action histamine type H1 receptor agonist and a histamine type H3 negative autoreceptor inhibitor.
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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The researchers found that those that scored higher on the novelty-seeking scale had decreased dopamine autoreceptor availability compared to the subjects that scored lower.
FuturePundit 2009
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The researchers found that those that scored higher on the novelty-seeking scale had decreased dopamine autoreceptor availability compared to the subjects that scored lower.
FuturePundit 2009
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5-HT1A autoreceptor levels were reduced prior to antidepressant therapy, mice that did not initially respond to therapy were converted to therapy responders.
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5-HT1A autoreceptor levels has been linked with susceptibility to depression and a decreased response to drug treatment.
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