glutamate regulates dopamine

Subject: glutamate
Relation: regulates
Object: dopamine
p-value: —

Evidence from: primary | all sources

Evidence (2 sources)

Acetylcholine as a neuromodulator: cholinergic signaling shapes nervous system function and behavior. (2012) PMID:23040810 cited

coordinated increases in glutamatergic drive that facilitate DA neuron burst firing

confidence: 0.93

Muscarinic type 2 receptors in the lateral dorsal tegmental area modulate cocaine and food seeking behavior in rats. (2010) PMID:20667466 cited

Agonists of glutamate receptors ... activate VTA DA cells and elevate DA levels in the NAc.

confidence: 0.92