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Esa R. Korpi

Researcher Next ID · RN-039407

Researcher · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

University of Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

Accepting doctoral researchersFunding unknown
Works count
355
Citation count
13,355
H-index
62
i10-index
236

Research interests

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling
Memory and Neural Mechanisms
Ion channel regulation and function

Publications

  • Psychedelics promote plasticity by directly binding to BDNF receptor TrkB

    Nature Neuroscience · 2023 · https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-023-01316-5

  • GABA ergic signalling in the immune system

    Acta Physiologica · 2015 · 10.1111/apha.12467

  • Mechanisms of Action and Persistent Neuroplasticity by Drugs of Abuse

    Pharmacological Reviews · 2015 · 10.1124/pr.115.010967

  • Long-term cognitive and neurochemical effects of “bath salt” designer drugs methylone and mephedrone

    Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior · 2012 · 10.1016/j.pbb.2012.10.006

  • Regulation of GABAA Receptor Subunit Expression by Pharmacological Agents

    Pharmacological Reviews · 2010 · 10.1124/pr.109.002063

  • Long-lasting Modulation of Glutamatergic Transmission in VTA Dopamine Neurons after a Single Dose of Benzodiazepine Agonists

    Neuropsychopharmacology · 2008 · 10.1038/npp.2008.89

  • TASK-3 Knockout Mice Exhibit Exaggerated Nocturnal Activity, Impairments in Cognitive Functions, and Reduced Sensitivity to Inhalation Anesthetics

    Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics · 2007 · 10.1124/jpet.107.129544

  • From synapse to behavior: rapid modulation of defined neuronal types with engineered GABAA receptors

    Nature Neuroscience · 2007 · 10.1038/nn1927

  • Modifying the Subunit Composition of TASK Channels Alters the Modulation of a Leak Conductance in Cerebellar Granule Neurons

    Journal of Neuroscience · 2005 · 10.1523/jneurosci.3153-05.2005

  • GABAA receptor subtypes as targets for neuropsychiatric drug development

    Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2005 · 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2005.05.009

  • Reduced aggression in AMPA‐type glutamate receptor GluR‐A subunit‐deficient mice

    Genes Brain & Behavior · 2004 · 10.1111/j.1601-1848.2004.00075.x

  • Molecular and Pharmacological Characterization of GABAA Receptor α1 Subunit Knockout Mice

    Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics · 2002 · 10.1124/jpet.102.036665

  • Drug interactions at GABAA receptors

    Progress in Neurobiology · 2002 · 10.1016/s0301-0082(02)00013-8

  • Altered receptor subtypes in the forebrain of GABAA receptor δ subunit-deficient mice: recruitment of γ2 subunits

    Neuroscience · 2002 · 10.1016/s0306-4522(01)00527-9

  • GABA A Receptor ε and θ Subunits Display Unusual Structural Variation between Species and Are Enriched in the Rat Locus Ceruleus

    Journal of Neuroscience · 2000 · 10.1523/jneurosci.20-10-03588.2000

  • Attenuated sensitivity to neuroactive steroids in γ-aminobutyrate type A receptor delta subunit knockout mice

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 1999 · 10.1073/pnas.96.22.12905

  • Mice devoid of γ-aminobutyrate type A receptor β3 subunit have epilepsy, cleft palate, and hypersensitive behavior

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 1997 · 10.1073/pnas.94.8.4143

  • Ligand-Gated Ion Channel Subunit Partnerships: GABAAReceptor α6Subunit Gene Inactivation Inhibits δ Subunit Expression

    Journal of Neuroscience · 1997 · 10.1523/jneurosci.17-04-01350.1997

  • Ligand-gated ion channel subunit partnerships: GABAA receptor alpha6 subunit gene inactivation inhibits delta subunit expression.

    PubMed · 1997 · 10.1523/jneurosci.17-04-01350.1997

  • The Cerebellum: a Model System for Studying GABA A Receptor Diversity

    Neuropharmacology · 1996 · 10.1016/s0028-3908(96)00076-7

  • Selective antagonist for the cerebellar granule cell-specific gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor.

    Molecular Pharmacology · 1995 · 10.1016/s0026-895x(25)08539-6

  • GABAA/Benzodiazepine receptor heterogeneity: Neurophysiological implications

    Neuropharmacology · 1995 · 10.1016/0028-3908(94)00158-o

  • Role of GABAA receptors in the actions of alcohol and in alcoholism: recent advances.

    PubMed · 1994

  • Benzodiazepine-induced motor impairment linked to point mutation in cerebeilar GABAA receptor

    Nature · 1993 · 10.1038/361356a0

  • Serotonin and 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid in Brains of Suicide Victims

    Archives of General Psychiatry · 1986 · 10.1001/archpsyc.1986.01800060088011

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