… In this chapter, we will focus on the influence exerted by the eCB system on ascending
mesocorticolimbic DA pathway in the control of reward, motivation, and drug addiction. With …

… with motivation and reward function (Box 1). Although the simple dichotomy between a
nigrostriatal motor system and a mesolimbic reward and motivational … and mesolimbic dopamine “…

… of dopamine in behavioral functions related to motivation. … that are differentially affected
by dopaminergic manipulations. … “reward” neurons and mesolimbic DA referred to as the “…

… Although mesolimbic DA neurons are sometimes referred to under the blanket term “reward
neurons,” and it is common to see the mesolimbic DA pathway referred to as “the reward …

… for translating motivation to action [1… dopamine (DA) as the primary neurotransmitter in this
regard. Many laboratories have contributed to our understanding of the role of DA in motivated …

… functions. I propose that they are key components of the brain reward circuitry through which
dopamine mediates reward… of the role this structure plays in reward and motivation. After the …

… Our findings of a directional prefrontal influence on dopaminergic regions during reward …
of reward to the mesolimbic and mesocortical dopamine systems, thereby initiating motivated …

… dopamine levels covaried with reward rate and motivational … dopamine contributes to
motivation and to learning simultaneously. We found that mesolimbic [DA] conveys a motivational …

… to control of the mesocorticolimbic dopamine (DA) system and its role in incentive motivation.
… [38], [39] but may differ with respect to the valence of reward. The CeN is involved in the …

… Dopamine is also thought to provide a motivational signal (14… , while also acquiring human
functional magnetic resonance … mesolimbic and mesocortical networks in relation to reward …