纹状体边缘区的结构和功能研究进展

作者于1987年在纹状体内发现一个新区，根据其部位命名为边缘区。十余年来我们对边缘区的结构和功能进行了系统的研究。边缘区的结构跟纹状状体其余部位不同，功能主要与学习记忆有关。边缘区的研究已经得到了国内外学者的确认。对边缘区进一步的深入研究，将对提高人们的智力，防治老年性痴呆症等智力障碍性疾病等方面有重要的理论和实践意义。

Research progress in the structure and functions of the marginal division in the striatum]

In the year 1987, we discovered a new area in the striatum that was subsequently designated as the marginal division according to the location where it situates. More than 10 years of systemic study has yielded substantial knowledge of the unique structure of this new region, and it has come to light that the marginal division is predominantly associated with learning and memory functions, as have been recognized by researchers either nation-wide or world-wide. Further study of the marginal division may have potential significance in efforts to promote human intelligence and in contriving means for prevention of Alzheimer's disease.