Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOMedically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Neurotransmitters are chemicals involved in nerve function. Their actions impact mood, movement, and survival.

Neurotransmitter transporters are ... on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the function of these transporters, their interactions with various ligands, and their potential as ...

There are two types of removal: Re-uptake – the neurotransmitter is reabsorbed back into the presynaptic neuron and restored inside a vesicle ready to be used again. For example, noradrenaline.

They can act as either agonists or antagonists. Recreational drugs can also stimulate the release of neurotransmitters or inhibit their reuptake. Repeated use of drugs which act as agonists leads ...

A recent study shows that early neurotransmitter switching—where neurons change their chemical messengers ... is essential ...

Studies suggest that tyrosine can refresh these neurotransmitters, thereby improving cognitive function. A 2013 study found that women who took tyrosine during a mentally taxing task showed ...