2010
MicroRNA knocks down cocaine
Picciotto MR. MicroRNA knocks down cocaine. Nature 2010, 466: 194-195. PMID: 20613832, DOI: 10.1038/466194a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCocaineCocaine-Related DisordersCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinMAP Kinase Kinase KinasesMicroRNAsNeostriatumProto-Oncogene Proteins c-rafRatsRepressor ProteinsReward
2009
Localized low‐level re‐expression of high‐affinity mesolimbic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors restores nicotine‐induced locomotion but not place conditioning
Mineur YS, Brunzell DH, Grady SR, Lindstrom JM, McIntosh JM, Marks MJ, King SL, Picciotto MR. Localized low‐level re‐expression of high‐affinity mesolimbic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors restores nicotine‐induced locomotion but not place conditioning. Genes Brain & Behavior 2009, 8: 257-266. PMID: 19077117, PMCID: PMC2672109, DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-183x.2008.00468.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsConditioning, PsychologicalCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinDopamineGamma-Aminobutyric AcidGene Expression RegulationLocomotionMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicNicotineNicotinic AgonistsPhosphorylationPresynaptic TerminalsReceptors, NicotinicRewardSynaptosomesTobacco Use DisorderVentral Tegmental AreaConceptsVentral tegmental areaGamma-aminobutyric acidNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsCyclic AMP response element binding proteinTegmental areaPlace preferenceTransgenic miceAcetylcholine receptorsBeta2 knockout micePedunculopontine tegmental areaSystemic nicotine administrationHigh-affinity nAChRsLaterodorsal tegmental nucleusNicotine place preferenceNicotinic partial agonistPlace preference testingDifferent neuronal subtypesAMP response element binding proteinTotal CREB levelsResponse element-binding proteinDA neuronsCholinergic neuronsNicotine administrationSystemic nicotineSmoking cessationNucleus Accumbens CREB Activity is Necessary for Nicotine Conditioned Place Preference
Brunzell DH, Mineur YS, Neve RL, Picciotto MR. Nucleus Accumbens CREB Activity is Necessary for Nicotine Conditioned Place Preference. Neuropsychopharmacology 2009, 34: 1993-2001. PMID: 19212318, PMCID: PMC2709692, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2009.11.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsConditioning, PsychologicalCuesCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinDecision MakingDose-Response Relationship, DrugDown-RegulationGene Transfer TechniquesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNicotineNicotinic AgonistsNucleus AccumbensPhosphorylationRewardSynaptic TransmissionTobacco Use DisorderUp-RegulationConceptsCyclic AMP response element binding proteinNAc shellPlace preferenceNicotine CPPCREB activityModulation of cocaineCREB activationNicotine place preferenceAbility of nicotineAbsence of nicotineCue-induced responsesDominant-negative CREB constructNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsAMP response element binding proteinLevels of CREBTranscription factor cyclic AMP response element binding proteinViral-mediated gene transferRange of dosesActivation of intracellularNicotine exposureMorphine rewardC57BL/6J miceNicotine rewardDopamine neuronsLong-term consequences
2008
Voluntary oral nicotine intake in mice down-regulates GluR2 but does not modulate depression-like behaviors
Vieyra-Reyes P, Picciotto MR, Mineur YS. Voluntary oral nicotine intake in mice down-regulates GluR2 but does not modulate depression-like behaviors. Neuroscience Letters 2008, 434: 18-22. PMID: 18261852, PMCID: PMC2757003, DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2008.01.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAnimalsAnxiety DisordersBehavior, AnimalBrainCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinDepressive DisorderDown-RegulationGlutamic AcidMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLMotor ActivityNeural PathwaysNicotineNicotinic AgonistsNucleus AccumbensReceptors, AMPARewardSynaptic TransmissionTobacco Use DisorderVentral Tegmental AreaVolitionConceptsCAMP response element-binding proteinDepression-like behaviorVentral tegmental areaNucleus accumbensMesolimbic systemNicotine preferenceChronic nicotine exposureDepression-related behaviorsNon-treated animalsBALB/cOral nicotine intakeCentral nervous systemResponse element-binding proteinNicotine exposureNicotine rewardMesolimbic dopamine projectionsTegmental areaNicotine intakeGlutamate receptorsDopamine projectionsElement-binding proteinNervous systemLocomotor activityMice C57BL/6JGluR1 levels
2007
Galanin Protects Against Behavioral and Neurochemical Correlates of Opiate Reward
Hawes JJ, Brunzell DH, Narasimhaiah R, Langel Ű, Wynick D, Picciotto MR. Galanin Protects Against Behavioral and Neurochemical Correlates of Opiate Reward. Neuropsychopharmacology 2007, 33: 1864-1873. PMID: 17957220, PMCID: PMC2504505, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1301579.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBehavior, AnimalBlotting, WesternBrain ChemistryConditioning, OperantCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinDose-Response Relationship, DrugExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesGalaninGenotypeMiceMice, KnockoutMorphineMorphine DependenceMotor ActivityNarcoticsRewardSignal TransductionConceptsGKO miceMorphine place preferenceOpiate rewardGalanin agonistsMorphine administrationPlace preferenceGalanin knockout miceSingle systemic injectionEndogenous negative regulatorDrugs of abuseAcute administrationNeurochemical effectsNeuropeptide galaninPeripheral injectionWithdrawal signsLocomotor activationSystemic injectionNeurochemical correlatesNucleus accumbensGalaninKnockout miceTherapeutic targetBrain areasDrug reinforcementGalnon
2005
GalR1, but not GalR2 or GalR3, levels are regulated by galanin signaling in the locus coeruleus through a cyclic AMP‐dependent mechanism
Hawes JJ, Brunzell DH, Wynick D, Zachariou V, Picciotto MR. GalR1, but not GalR2 or GalR3, levels are regulated by galanin signaling in the locus coeruleus through a cyclic AMP‐dependent mechanism. Journal Of Neurochemistry 2005, 93: 1168-1176. PMID: 15934937, PMCID: PMC1352153, DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-4159.2005.03105.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell LineCyclic AMPCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinFeedback, PhysiologicalGalaninLocus CoeruleusMaleMiceMice, KnockoutPhosphorylationReceptor, Galanin, Type 1Receptor, Galanin, Type 2Receptor, Galanin, Type 3RNA, MessengerSignal TransductionConceptsCAMP-dependent mannerKnockout micePhysiological functionsCREB phosphorylationProtein levelsGALR1 expressionCell linesGalanin knockout miceMRNA levelsCAMP levelsMouse brainCyclic AMP-dependent mechanismGalR3Important rolePhosphorylationGalR1GalR2ProteinNegative feedbackMiceExpressionLevelsNucleusCATH
2004
Nestin promoter/enhancer directs transgene expression to precursors of adult generated periglomerular neurons
Beech RD, Cleary MA, Treloar HB, Eisch AJ, Harrist AV, Zhong W, Greer CA, Duman RS, Picciotto MR. Nestin promoter/enhancer directs transgene expression to precursors of adult generated periglomerular neurons. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 2004, 475: 128-141. PMID: 15176089, DOI: 10.1002/cne.20179.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinGene Expression RegulationIntermediate Filament ProteinsMiceMice, TransgenicNerve Tissue ProteinsNestinNeuronsOlfactory BulbPromoter Regions, GeneticStem CellsTransgenesConceptsPG neuronsSubventricular zoneGranule cellsOlfactory bulbMajor neurogenic regionsAdult-generated neuronsSVZ precursor cellsTetracycline transactivatorRostral migratory streamOlfactory bulb interneuronsTransgene expressionPeriglomerular neuronsPeriglomerular cellsNestin promoterTyrosine hydroxylaseAdult brainInterneuronal populationsBulb interneuronsNeurogenic regionsMigratory streamNeuronal precursorsNeuronsUnique subsetPromoter/enhancerPrecursor cells
2003
In vivo nicotine treatment regulates mesocorticolimbic CREB and ERK signaling in C57Bl/6J mice
Brunzell DH, Russell DS, Picciotto MR. In vivo nicotine treatment regulates mesocorticolimbic CREB and ERK signaling in C57Bl/6J mice. Journal Of Neurochemistry 2003, 84: 1431-1441. PMID: 12614343, DOI: 10.1046/j.1471-4159.2003.01640.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAmygdalaAnimalsCotinineCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinDrug Administration ScheduleLimbic SystemMaleMesencephalonMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMitogen-Activated Protein KinasesNicotineNicotinic AgonistsNucleus AccumbensPhosphorylationPrefrontal CortexSignal TransductionTobacco Use DisorderVentral Tegmental AreaConceptsCAMP response element-binding proteinChronic nicotine exposureChronic nicotineNicotine exposurePrefrontal cortexC57BL/6J miceTyrosine hydroxylaseNicotine dependenceCREB phosphorylationVentral tegmental areaCREB activityResponse element-binding proteinCatecholaminergic toneNicotine treatmentNicotine withdrawalNicotine reinforcementTegmental areaNucleus accumbensNeuronal plasticityElement-binding proteinDrug reinforcementChronic exposureTH levelsNeural plasticityWestern blotting
2001
Galanin receptor 1 gene expression is regulated by cyclic AMP through a CREB‐dependent mechanism
Zachariou V, Georgescu D, Kansal L, Merriam P, Picciotto M. Galanin receptor 1 gene expression is regulated by cyclic AMP through a CREB‐dependent mechanism. Journal Of Neurochemistry 2001, 76: 191-200. PMID: 11145992, DOI: 10.1046/j.1471-4159.2001.00018.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBase SequenceCell LineCloning, MolecularCodon, InitiatorColforsinCyclic AMPCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinGene Expression RegulationMiceMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesis, Site-DirectedNerve Growth FactorNeuronsPromoter Regions, GeneticReceptors, GalaninReceptors, NeuropeptideRegulatory Sequences, Nucleic AcidSequence Homology, Nucleic AcidTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateTransfectionConceptsLocus coeruleusOpiate withdrawalGalanin binding sitesPeripheral nervous systemCREB-dependent mechanismG protein-coupled receptorsLevels of cAMPProtein-coupled receptorsOpiate analgesiaNeuropeptide galaninGalanin receptorsGalR1 mRNANervous systemPlace preferenceTranscription factor CREBForskolin effectGALR1 expressionGalR1 geneCAMP levelsCyclic AMPCell linesBasal activityCRE-like siteTransient transfection assaysReceptors
1998
Transgenic Animals with Inducible, Targeted Gene Expression in Brain
Chen J, Kelz M, Zeng G, Sakai N, Steffen C, Shockett P, Picciotto M, Duman R, Nestler E. Transgenic Animals with Inducible, Targeted Gene Expression in Brain. Molecular Pharmacology 1998, 54: 495-503. PMID: 9730908, DOI: 10.1124/mol.54.3.495.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsBrainCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinDoxycyclineGene Expression RegulationGene TargetingLuciferasesMiceMice, TransgenicPromoter Regions, GeneticProto-Oncogene Proteins c-fosRatsSensitivity and SpecificityTransgenes