nigrostrialna
The nigrostriatal pathway is a crucial neural circuit in the brain, primarily involved in the control of voluntary movement. It is named for its two main components: the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) and the striatum. The SNc is a region of the midbrain that contains dopamine-producing neurons, while the striatum is a collection of nuclei in the basal ganglia that includes the caudate nucleus and putamen.
Dopamine neurons in the SNc project their axons to the striatum, forming the nigrostriatal pathway. This pathway
The nigrostriatal pathway is particularly vulnerable to degeneration in conditions such as Parkinson's disease. In Parkinson's
Research into the nigrostriatal pathway has focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying Parkinson's disease and developing