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Illuminating the locus coeruleus: control of posture and arousal

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Optogenetic stimulation of the locus coeruleus noradrenergic neurons can increase wakefulness, and high-frequency stimulation decreases noradrenaline levels and produces loss of muscle tone similar to that seen in cataplexy.

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Figure 1: The locus coeruleus and muscle tone regulation.

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