The ventral tegmental area (VTA) (tegmentum is Latin for covering), also known as the ventral tegmental area of Tsai, [1] or simply ventral tegmentum, is a group of neurons located close to …

The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is well known for regulating reward consumption, learning, memory, and addiction behaviors through mediating dopamine (DA) release in downstream …

Jan 5, 2017 · Dopamine-releasing neurons of the ventral tegmental area (VTA) have central roles in reward-related and goal-directed behaviours. VTA dopamine-releasing neurons are …

Jul 8, 2021 · The ventral tegmental area in the brain, also known as the VTA, is a small cluster of neurons present in our midbrain, and it has a vital role in our reward system. The VTA …

Sep 30, 2024 · Let’s take a closer look at the VTA’s anatomy. Picture a cluster of neurons, each with its own unique personality and function. These cells come in different flavors, primarily …

May 1, 2019 · The ventral tegmental area (VTA) and substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) are assumed to play a key role in dopamine-related functions such as reward-related behaviour, …

Aug 22, 2024 · This remarkable neural ensemble, known as the ventral tegmental area (VTA), plays a pivotal role in our brain’s reward system and serves as a crucial hub for dopamine …

May 20, 2022 · In this review, we summarize the features of VTA glutamate neurons from three perspectives, namely, cellular properties, neural connections, and behavioral functions.

The VTA is located in the ventral midbrain, medial to the substantia nigra (SN) pars compacta and ventral to the red nucleus. This region was originally called “ventral tegmental nucleus”, but it …

Jun 15, 2020 · In the present study, we mapped the major neurotransmitter projections to the VTA through cell-type-specific retrograde and anterograde tracing. We found that glutamatergic …