"Neuronal activation" refers to the process of nerve cells or neurons becoming active or firing electric impulses in the brain. It is when neurons send signals to each other, allowing the brain to process and transmit information. Full definition
In neuroanatomical studies, Blakely's team then quantified proteins whose levels change with neuronal activation to identify specific brain regions that might support the serotonin - dependent actions of cocaine, and the result was that the role of serotonin in cocaine action is pronounced in specific brain areas, like areas of the frontal cortex associated with inhibitory control mechanisms, while less relevant in other areas. (sciencedaily.com)
IOP activation of neurons will be determined in mice expressing neuronal activation reporters using high - resolution microscopy. (brightfocus.org)
Instead, our data indicate that leucine - induced neuronal activation involves a plasma membrane Ca2 + channel, whereas leucine - induced neuronal inhibition is mediated by inhibition of a store - operated Ca2 + current. (molecularmetabolism.com)