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Sex Chromosome Complement and Estradiol Modify Cocaine Self-Administration Behaviors in Male Mice.
Neuroendocrinology - 1 Jan 2023
Le Aaron L, Lynch Wendy J, Rissman Emilie F
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INTRODUCTION: Women are more vulnerable to cocaine's reinforcing effects and have a more rapid course to addiction after initial cocaine use as compared to men. Studies in rodents similarly indicate an enhanced sensitivity to the reinforcing effects of cocaine in females versus males. Levels of estradiol (E2) are correlated with vulnerability to the rewarding actions of cocaine. Here, we asked if sex chromosome...
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