Figure 2. Stimulation of Serotonin Nerve Terminals in the Amygdala Inhibits Cataplexy (IMAGE)

Kanazawa University

Figure 2. Stimulation of Serotonin Nerve Terminals in the Amygdala Inhibits Cataplexy

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When serotonin nerve terminals in the amygdala are stimulated to augment serotonin release, cataplexy is inhibited (indicated by arrow in the upper part) while sleepiness is not inhibited (lower part). On the other hand, stimulation of serotonin nerve terminals in the other region controlling REM sleep does not induce any changes. LDTg, laterodorsal tegmental nucleus; SLD, sublaterodorsal nucleus; SNc, substantia nigra compact part; vlPAG, ventrolateral periaqueductal gray.

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