Linking ADHD to the neural circuitry of attention

A Mueller, DS Hong, S Shepard, T Moore - Trends in cognitive sciences, 2017 - cell.com
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition with a heterogeneous
presentation. Current diagnosis is primarily based on subjective experience and observer …

Noradrenergic dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease

M Gannon, P Che, Y Chen, K Jiao… - Frontiers in …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
The brain noradrenergic system supplies the neurotransmitter norepinephrine throughout
the brain via widespread efferent projections, and plays a pivotal role in modulating …

Ascending monoaminergic systems alterations in Alzheimer's disease. Translating basic science into clinical care

L Trillo, D Das, W Hsieh, B Medina… - Neuroscience & …, 2013 - Elsevier
Extensive neuropathological studies have established a compelling link between
abnormalities in structure and function of subcortical monoaminergic (MA-ergic) systems …

Using the MATRICS to guide development of a preclinical cognitive test battery for research in schizophrenia

JW Young, SB Powell, V Risbrough, HM Marston… - Pharmacology & …, 2009 - Elsevier
Cognitive deficits in schizophrenia are among the core symptoms of the disease, correlate
with functional outcome, and are not well treated with current antipsychotic therapies. In …

Noradrenergic modulation of cognition: therapeutic implications

SR Chamberlain, TW Robbins - Journal of …, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
The noradrenaline (norepinephrine) system exerts profound influences on cognition via
ascending projections to the forebrain, mostly originating from the locus coeruleus. This …

Neuroscience of behavioral and pharmacological treatments for addictions

MN Potenza, M Sofuoglu, KM Carroll, BJ Rounsaville - Neuron, 2011 - cell.com
Although substantial advances have been made in behavioral and pharmacological
treatments for addictions, moving treatment development to the next stage may require novel …

Cognitive enhancement as a pharmacotherapy target for stimulant addiction

M Sofuoglu - Addiction, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background No medications have been proven to be effective for cocaine and
methamphetamine addiction. Attenuation of drug reward has been the main strategy for …

Pharmacological enhancement of memory and executive functioning in laboratory animals

SB Floresco, JD Jentsch - Neuropsychopharmacology, 2011 - nature.com
Investigating how different pharmacological compounds may enhance learning, memory,
and higher-order cognitive functions in laboratory animals is the first critical step toward the …

Molecular and cellular mechanisms of learning disabilities: a focus on NF1

C Shilyansky, YS Lee, AJ Silva - Annual review of neuroscience, 2010 - annualreviews.org
Neurofibromatosis Type I (NF1) is a single-gene disorder characterized by a high incidence
of complex cognitive symptoms, including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder …

Atomoxetine modulates spontaneous and sensory-evoked discharge of locus coeruleus noradrenergic neurons

A Bari, G Aston-Jones - Neuropharmacology, 2013 - Elsevier
Atomoxetine (ATM) is a potent norepinephrine (NE) uptake inhibitor and increases both NE
and dopamine synaptic levels in prefrontal cortex, where it is thought to exert its beneficial …