2009
Effects of galanin on monoaminergic systems and HPA axis: Potential mechanisms underlying the effects of galanin on addiction- and stress-related behaviors
Picciotto MR, Brabant C, Einstein EB, Kamens HM, Neugebauer NM. Effects of galanin on monoaminergic systems and HPA axis: Potential mechanisms underlying the effects of galanin on addiction- and stress-related behaviors. Brain Research 2009, 1314: 206-218. PMID: 19699187, PMCID: PMC2819596, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2009.08.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBiogenic MonoaminesBrainGalaninHumansHypothalamo-Hypophyseal SystemLimbic SystemReceptors, GalaninStress, PsychologicalSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsEffects of galaninStress-related behaviorsDrugs of abuseGalanin receptorsAbility of galaninPotential mechanismsAddiction-related disordersDrug-related behaviorsNumber of neuropeptidesGalanin effectsHPA axisMonoaminergic systemsDrug exposureTreatment of stressNeuronal activityGalaninBrain areasNeuronal functionBrain regionsAddictive drugsBrain circuitsNovel therapeuticsDrugsNeural activityReceptors
2006
Smoking as a complex but critical covariate in neurobiological studies of posttraumatic stress disorders: a review
Rasmusson AM, Picciotto MR, Krishnan-Sarin S. Smoking as a complex but critical covariate in neurobiological studies of posttraumatic stress disorders: a review. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2006, 20: 693-707. PMID: 16401662, DOI: 10.1177/0269881106060193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsHumansHypothalamo-Hypophyseal SystemNicotineNicotinic AgonistsPituitary-Adrenal SystemResearch DesignSmokingStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticTobacco Use DisorderConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderMental health disordersTobacco dependenceSmoking statusHealth disordersStress disorderMental health care providersHealth care providersNovel treatment interventionsClinical research studiesEffective clinical researchPublic health officialsNeurobiological mediatorsPathogenetic mechanismsSmoking ratesTranslational neuroscience perspectiveCare providersConcerned family membersEpidemiological studiesGeneral populationPsychiatric disordersTreatment interventionsClinical researchCritical covariatesHealth officials