George K. Aghajanian

Yale University — United States

Neuroscience · Life Sciences

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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research(5), Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior(3), Ion channel regulation and function(2), Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias(1), Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology(1)

Publications5 total

Molecular and cellular mechanisms of opiate action: Studies in the rat locus coeruleus
Brain Research Bulletin·1994· 135 cited
LSD has high efficacy relative to serotonin in enhancing the cationic current I<sub>h</sub>: Intracellular studies in rat facial motoneurons
Synapse·1993· 46 cited
MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) inhibits the firing of dorsal raphe neurons in brain slices via release of serotonin
European Journal of Pharmacology·1989· 53 cited
Pacemaker potentials of serotonergic dorsal raphe neurons: Contribution of a low‐threshold Ca<sup>2+</sup> conductance
Synapse·1987· 96 cited
Electrophysiological responses of serotoninergic dorsal raphe neurons to 5‐HT<sub>1A</sub> and 5‐HT<sub>1B</sub> agonists
Synapse·1987· 843 citedOpen Access

Frequent Co-authors

Jeffrey Sprouse(2), Meenakshi Alreja(2), Eric J. Nestler(1), Theresa M. Burlhis(1), Charles W. Bradberry(1), Robert H. Roth(1), Jennifer C. Garratt(1)