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CL Term : substantia nigra dopaminergic neuron [CL:4042025] Cell Ontology

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description  A midbrain dopaminergic neuron that has its soma located in a substantia nigra. This dopaminergic neuron type is highly metabolically active and it is involved in the regulation of movement, cognition, motivation and reward. Neurodegeneration of this dopaminergic neuronal type causes loss in fine motor control in Parkinson's Disease.
  • synonyms:
  • SNpc dopaminergic neuron
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