Sunday, April 13, 2008

The role of norepinephrine in spatial reference and spatial working memory

The role of norepinephrine in spatial reference and spatial working memory

The adrenergic system (utilizing norepinephrine, NE, as a neurotransmitter) is implicated in hippocampus-based learning and memory, in addition to its well known peripheral actions mediated by the sympathetic nervous system.
Michael J. Gertner, University of Pennsylvania
Steven A. Thomas, University of Pennsylvania