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Recapitulating phenotypes of alcohol dependence via overexpression of Oprk1 in the ventral tegmental area of non-dependent TH::Cre rats.
Neuropharmacology - 1 May 2023
Lepreux Gaetan, Shinn Grace E, Wei Gengze, Suko Azra, Concepcion George, Sirohi Sunil, Soon Go Bok, Bruchas Michael R, Walker Brendan M
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The dynorphin (DYN)/kappa-opioid receptor (KOR) system is involved in dysphoria and negative emotional states. Dysregulation of KOR function promotes maladaptive behavioral regulation during withdrawal associated with alcohol dependence. Mesolimbic dopaminergic (DA) projections from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) innervate the extended amygdala circuitry and presynaptic KORs attenuate DA in these regions...
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