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Postsynaptic targets of somatostatin-containing interneurons in the rat basolateral amygdala by Muller, Jay F., Mascagni, Franco, McDonald, Alexander J.

“…The basolateral amygdala contains several subpopulations of inhibitory interneurons that can be distinguished on the basis of their content of calcium‐binding…”
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Muscarinic cholinergic receptor M1 in the rat basolateral amygdala: Ultrastructural localization and synaptic relationships to cholinergic axons by Muller, Jay F., Mascagni, Franco, Zaric, Violeta, McDonald, Alexander J.

“…Muscarinic neurotransmission in the anterior basolateral amygdalar nucleus (BLa) mediated by the M1 receptor (M1R) is critical for memory consolidation…”
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Subpopulations of somatostatin-immunoreactive non-pyramidal neurons in the amygdala and adjacent external capsule project to the basal forebrain: evidence for the existence of GABAergic projection neurons in the cortical nuclei and basolateral nuclear complex by McDonald, Alexander J, Mascagni, Franco, Zaric, Violeta

“…The hippocampus and amygdala are key structures of the limbic system whose connections include reciprocal interactions with the basal forebrain (BF). The…”
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Molecular Signaling Mechanisms of Natural and Synthetic Retinoids for Inhibition of Pathogenesis in Alzheimer's Disease by Chakrabarti, Mrinmay, McDonald, Alexander J, Will Reed, J, Moss, Melissa A, Das, Bhaskar C, Ray, Swapan K

“…Retinoids, which are vitamin A derivatives, interact through retinoic acid receptors (RARs) and retinoid X receptors (RXRs) and have profound effects on…”
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Pyramidal cells of the rat basolateral amygdala: Synaptology and innervation by parvalbumin-immunoreactive interneurons by Muller, Jay F., Mascagni, Franco, McDonald, Alexander J.

“…The generation of emotional responses by the basolateral amygdala is determined largely by the balance of excitatory and inhibitory inputs to its principal…”
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Cholinergic innervation of pyramidal cells and parvalbumin-immunoreactive interneurons in the rat basolateral amygdala by Muller, Jay F., Mascagni, Franco, McDonald, Alexander J.

“…The basolateral nucleus of the amygdala receives an extremely dense cholinergic innervation from the basal forebrain that is critical for memory consolidation…”
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Serotonin-immunoreactive axon terminals innervate pyramidal cells and interneurons in the rat basolateral amygdala by Muller, Jay F., Mascagni, Franco, McDonald, Alexander J.

“…The basolateral nuclear complex of the amygdala (BLC) receives a dense serotonergic innervation that appears to play a critical role in the regulation of mood…”
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Colocalization of M1 muscarinic cholinergic receptors and NMDA receptors in dendrites and spines of pyramidal neurons of the mouse basolateral amygdala: An ultrastructural analysis by McDonald, Alexander J.

“…•Dual-labeling EM was used to localize receptors in the amygdalar BLa nucleus.•Antibodies to NMDA receptors (NMDARs) and M1 cholinergic receptors (M1Rs) were…”
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Immunohistochemical Identification of Interneuronal Subpopulations in the Basolateral Amygdala of the Rhesus Monkey (Macaca mulatta) by McDonald, Alexander J.

“…[Display omitted] •CCK, calretinin (CR), calbindin (CB), and somatostatin (SOM) neurons were studied.•There are 3 types of CCK+ interneurons (INs): CCK+/CR+,…”
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Expression of the type 1 cannabinoid receptor (CB1R) in CCK-immunoreactive axon terminals in the basolateral amygdala of the rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) by McDonald, Alexander J.

“…•CB1R immunoreactivity is very dense in the monkey basolateral nuclear complex (BNC).•Many CB1R + axons formed basket-like plexuses around pyramidal cell…”
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Immunohistochemical characterization of cholecystokinin containing neurons in the rat basolateral amygdala by Mascagni, Franco, McDonald, Alexander J.

“…Specific neuronal populations in the basolateral amygdala (ABL) exhibit immunoreactivity for distinct neuropeptides and calcium-binding proteins. In the…”
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Coupled Networks of Parvalbumin-Immunoreactive Interneurons in the Rat Basolateral Amygdala by Muller, Jay F, Mascagni, Franco, McDonald, Alexander J

“…Recent studies indicate that the basolateral amygdala exhibits fast rhythmic oscillations during emotional arousal, but the neuronal mechanisms underlying this…”
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Functional neuroanatomy of amygdalohippocampal interconnections and their role in learning and memory by McDonald, Alexander J., Mott, David D.

“…The amygdalar nuclear complex and hippocampal/parahippocampal region are key components of the limbic system that play a critical role in emotional learning…”
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GABAergic innervation of alpha type II calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase immunoreactive pyramidal neurons in the rat basolateral amygdala by McDonald, Alexander J., Muller, Jay F., Mascagni, Franco

“…Although calcium/calmodulin‐dependent protein kinase II (CaMK) has been shown to play a critical role in long‐term potentiation (LTP) and emotional learning…”
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Nonpyramidal neurons in the primate basolateral amygdala: A Golgi study in the baboon (Papio cynocephalus) and long‐tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) by McDonald, Alexander J., Augustine, James R.

“…Nonpyramidal GABAergic interneurons in the basolateral nuclear complex (BNC) of the amygdala are critical for the regulation of emotion. Remarkably, there have…”
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Cholecystokinin immunoreactive neurons in the basolateral amygdala of the rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) by McDonald, Alexander J., Mascagni, Franco

“…Several distinct subpopulations of interneurons (INs) in the amygdalar basolateral nuclear complex (BNC) of the rat can be recognized on the basis of their…”
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Acetylcholine engages distinct amygdala microcircuits to gate internal theta rhythm by Bratsch-Prince, Joshua X, Warren, James W, Jones, Grace C, McDonald, Alexander J, Mott, David D

“…Acetylcholine (ACh) is released from basal forebrain cholinergic neurons in response to salient stimuli and engages brain states supporting attention and…”
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Differential Regulation of Prelimbic and Thalamic Transmission to the Basolateral Amygdala by Acetylcholine Receptors by Tryon, Sarah C, Bratsch-Prince, Joshua X, Warren, James W, Jones, Grace C, McDonald, Alexander J, Mott, David D

“…The amygdalar anterior basolateral nucleus (BLa) plays a vital role in emotional behaviors. This region receives dense cholinergic projections from basal…”
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Diverse glutamatergic inputs target spines expressing M1 muscarinic receptors in the basolateral amygdala: An ultrastructural analysis by McDonald, Alexander J., Jones, Grace C., Mott, David D.

“…•Glutamatergic inputs to the basolateral amygdala (BLa) mainly target spines.•Half of these spines express the type 1 muscarinic receptor (M1R)•Half of the…”
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Light and electron microscopic analysis of enkephalin-like immunoreactivity in the basolateral amygdala, including evidence for convergence of enkephalin-containing axon terminals and norepinephrine transporter-containing axon terminals onto common targets by Zhang, Jingyi, McDonald, Alexander J

“…Abstract Modulatory interactions of opioids and norepinephrine (NE) in the anterior subdivision of the basolateral nucleus of the amygdala (BLa) are critical…”
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