| AADC | aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase |
| AN | arcuate nucleus |
| BCH | 2-aminobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid |
| DA | dopamine |
| E | embryonic day |
| KRS | Krebs-Ringer solution |
| L-DOPA | L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine |
| P | postnatal day |
| PBS | phosphate-buffered saline |
| PeVN | periventricular nucleus |
| SN | substantia nigra |
| TH | tyrosine hydroxylase |