Noradrenaline: Can we now directly measure in humans?

Curr Biol. 2023 Dec 18;33(24):R1294-R1296. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.11.010.

Abstract

Measuring noradrenergic activity in the human brain has been limited to indirect assessments through pupillometry and scalp-recorded event-related potentials. A novel study has demonstrated the capability to directly measure sub-second noradrenaline dynamics using surgically implanted electrodes.

MeSH terms

  • Brain
  • Brain Mapping
  • Electrodes, Implanted
  • Electroencephalography
  • Evoked Potentials*
  • Humans
  • Norepinephrine*

Substances

  • Norepinephrine