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Sex and cannabinoid CB1 genotype differentiate palatable food and cocaine self-administration behaviors in mice.
Behavioural pharmacology - 1 Oct 2009
Ward Sara Jane, Walker Ellen A
Abstract excerpt
Both cannabinoid CB1 receptor knockout and antagonism produce well-established attenuation of palatable food and drug self-administration behavior. Although cannabinoid drugs have received attention as pharmacotherapeutics for various disorders, including obesity and addiction, it is unclear whether these agents produce equivalent behavioral effects in females and males. In this study, acquisition of 32% corn oil...
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