"Striatal" refers to a specific part of the brain called the striatum. It is involved in controlling movement, decision-making, and reward processing. Full definition
In Huntington's disease, mice carrying the pathologic genetic variant of the huntingtin gene are being used to understand how this genetic lesion causes degeneration of striatal neurons and to develop novel treatments for the illness. (sciencemag.org)
Increasing RCS phosphorylation blocked GPCR - and PP2B - mediated suppression of L - type Ca2 + currents in striatal neurons. (science.sciencemag.org)
Omega - 3 PUFAs may therefore reduce conversion in subjects at risk for psychosis by preventing the pathophysiological changes associated with the increase in striatal dopamine. (ergo-log.com)