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Raul R. Gainetdinov is affiliated with St Petersburg University in the Russian Federation. Their research primarily spans the fields of neuroscience as well as biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a particular emphasis on cellular and molecular neuroscience and molecular biology.

The scientist has contributed extensively to specific subfields including:

  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Molecular Biology
  • Sensory Systems
  • Physiology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience

Their research topics focus on the mechanisms and influences of neurotransmitters and receptors, including:

  • Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling
  • Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
  • Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
  • Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
  • Adipose Tissue and Metabolism

Raul R. Gainetdinov has published numerous papers in several prominent venues. The most frequent publication venues include:

  • European Neuropsychopharmacology
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Biomolecules
  • Biomedicines
  • UNC Libraries

Among the recent publications associated with their work are:

  • THE CONCISE GUIDE TO PHARMACOLOGY 2021/22: G protein-coupled receptors, 2021, British Journal of Pharmacology
  • The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2023/24: G protein-coupled receptors, 2023, British Journal of Pharmacology
  • Multivariate genome-wide association meta-analysis of over 1 million subjects identifies loci underlying multiple substance use disorders, 2023, Nature Mental Health
  • Viral infiltration of pancreatic islets in patients with COVID-19, 2021, Nature Communications
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the neuroendocrine stress axis, 2020, Molecular Psychiatry

Raul collaborates frequently with several authors, some of the most common being:

  • Anna B. Volnova
  • Evgeniya V. Efimova
  • Anastasia N. Vaganova
  • Nataliia V. Katolikova
  • Ramilya Z. Murtazina

Best Publications

  • The Physiology, Signaling, and Pharmacology of Dopamine Receptors

    Jean-Martin Beaulieu;Raul R. Gainetdinov

  • Mice with Reduced NMDA Receptor Expression Display Behaviors Related to Schizophrenia

    Amy R Mohn;Raul R Gainetdinov;Marc G Caron;Beverly H Koller

  • Plasma membrane monoamine transporters: structure, regulation and function

    Gonzalo E. Torres;Raul R. Gainetdinov;Marc G. Caron

  • Direct generation of functional dopaminergic neurons from mouse and human fibroblasts

    Massimiliano Caiazzo;Maria Teresa Dell’Anno;Elena Dvoretskova;Dejan Lazarevic;Dejan Lazarevic

  • An Akt/β-Arrestin 2/PP2A Signaling Complex Mediates Dopaminergic Neurotransmission and Behavior

    Jean-Martin Beaulieu;Tatyana D. Sotnikova;Sébastien Marion;Robert J. Lefkowitz

  • Enhanced Morphine Analgesia in Mice Lacking β-Arrestin 2

    Laura M. Bohn;Robert J. Lefkowitz;Raul R. Gainetdinov;Karsten Peppel

  • Mu-opioid receptor desensitization by beta-arrestin-2 determines morphine tolerance but not dependence.

    Laura M. Bohn;Raul R. Gainetdinov;Fang-Tsyr Lin;Robert J. Lefkowitz

  • Role of serotonin in the paradoxical calming effect of psychostimulants on hyperactivity.

    Raul R. Gainetdinov;William C. Wetsel;Sara R. Jones;Edward D. Levin

  • DESENSITIZATION OF G PROTEIN–COUPLED RECEPTORS AND NEURONAL FUNCTIONS

    Raul R. Gainetdinov;Richard T. Premont;Laura M. Bohn;Robert J. Lefkowitz

  • Lithium antagonizes dopamine-dependent behaviors mediated by an AKT/glycogen synthase kinase 3 signaling cascade

    Jean-Martin Beaulieu;Tatyana D. Sotnikova;Wei-Dong Yao;Lisa Kockeritz

  • Tryptophan hydroxylase-2 controls brain serotonin synthesis.

    Xiaodong Zhang;Jean-Martin Beaulieu;Tatyana D. Sotnikova;Raul R. Gainetdinov

  • Profound neuronal plasticity in response to inactivation of the dopamine transporter

    Sara R. Jones;Raul R. Gainetdinov;Mohamed Jaber;Bruno Giros

  • Mechanisms of Amphetamine Action Revealed in Mice Lacking the Dopamine Transporter

    S R Jones;R R Gainetdinov;R M Wightman;M G Caron

  • Cocaine self-administration in dopamine-transporter knockout mice.

    Beatriz A. Rocha;Fabio Fumagalli;Raul R. Gainetdinov;Sara R. Jones

  • Loss-of-function mutation in tryptophan hydroxylase-2 identified in unipolar major depression.

    Xiaodong Zhang;Raul R. Gainetdinov;Jean-Martin Beaulieu;Tatyana D. Sotnikova

  • Physiological Roles of G Protein–Coupled Receptor Kinases and Arrestins

    Richard T. Premont;Raul R. Gainetdinov

  • Akt/GSK3 signaling in the action of psychotropic drugs.

    Jean-Martin Beaulieu;Raul R. Gainetdinov;Marc G. Caron

  • Hyperactivity and impaired response habituation in hyperdopaminergic mice

    Xiaoxi Zhuang;Ronald S. Oosting;Sara R. Jones;Raul R. Gainetdinov

  • Conditional calcineurin knockout mice exhibit multiple abnormal behaviors related to schizophrenia

    Tsuyoshi Miyakawa;Lorene M. Leiter;David J. Gerber;Raul R. Gainetdinov

  • Monoamine Transporters: From Genes to Behavior

    Raul R. Gainetdinov;Marc G. Caron

Frequent Co-Authors

Marc G. Caron
Marc G. Caron Duke University
Tatyana D. Sotnikova
Tatyana D. Sotnikova Italian Institute of Technology
Jean-Martin Beaulieu
Jean-Martin Beaulieu University of Toronto
Evgeny A. Budygin
Evgeny A. Budygin Wake Forest University
Sara R. Jones
Sara R. Jones Wake Forest University
Marius C. Hoener
Marius C. Hoener Roche (Switzerland)
Allan V. Kalueff
Allan V. Kalueff Ural Federal University
Robert J. Lefkowitz
Robert J. Lefkowitz Duke University
Richard T. Premont
Richard T. Premont University Hospitals of Cleveland
Gary W. Miller
Gary W. Miller Columbia University

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