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Title

Modeling Enzymatic Kinetics of the Dopamine Transporter in the Striatum

Authors

Anna C. Everett, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Joakim W. Ronström, Brigham Young University - Provo
Brayden M. Tolman, Brigham Young University - Provo
Hillary A. Wadsworth, Brigham Young University - Provo
Jordan T. Yorgason, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

addiction, dopamine transporter, enzymatic kinetics, striatum

Abstract

Research Purpose

Determine the enzymatic kinetics of the dopamine transporter (DAT).

Background

The Dopamine Transporter (DAT) & Addiction

• The DAT is responsible for the reuptake of dopamine.
• It is also a major binding target for psychostimulants such as cocaine, which causes an increase of dopamine in the brain.
• Dopamine efflux can ultimately lead to addiction.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Everett, Anna C.; Ronström, Joakim W.; Tolman, Brayden M.; Wadsworth, Hillary A.; and Yorgason, Jordan T., "Modeling Enzymatic Kinetics of the Dopamine Transporter in the Striatum" (2021). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2021. 16.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2021/16

Document Type

Video

Publication Date

2021

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

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