2000
TMT, a predator odor, elevates mesoprefrontal dopamine metabolic activity and disrupts short-term working memory in the rat
Morrow B, Roth R, Elsworth J. TMT, a predator odor, elevates mesoprefrontal dopamine metabolic activity and disrupts short-term working memory in the rat. Brain Research Bulletin 2000, 52: 519-523. PMID: 10974491, DOI: 10.1016/s0361-9230(00)00290-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial prefrontal cortexPrefrontal cortexExploratory behaviorSample taskFamiliar objectsNovel objectsMesoprefrontal dopamine neuronsTrimethylthiazolineMemoryPsychological stressTMT exposureObject recognition methodPredator odorSet of objectsCortexElevated serum corticosteroneDopaminergic inputDopaminergic activityBrief exposureDopaminergic innervationSerum corticosteroneDopamine neuronsDopamine metabolismObjectsRecognition methodThe predator odor, TMT, displays a unique, stress-like pattern of dopaminergic and endocrinological activation in the rat
Morrow B, Redmond A, Roth R, Elsworth J. The predator odor, TMT, displays a unique, stress-like pattern of dopaminergic and endocrinological activation in the rat. Brain Research 2000, 864: 146-151. PMID: 10793199, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-8993(00)02174-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDopamine metabolismSerum corticosteroneAcute exposureCentral dopamine metabolismNucleus accumbens coreMedial prefrontal cortexFear-inducing behaviorPredator odorCentral effectsAccumbens coreRatsStressful stimuliPrefrontal cortexConditioned fearAltered behaviorControl odorAversive stimuliCorticosteroneMetabolismOpen fieldBiochemical activationUnique patternExposureActivationTMT
1999
The role of mesoprefrontal dopamine neurons in the acquisition and expression of conditioned fear in the rat
Morrow B, Elsworth J, Rasmusson A, Roth R. The role of mesoprefrontal dopamine neurons in the acquisition and expression of conditioned fear in the rat. Neuroscience 1999, 92: 553-564. PMID: 10408604, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4522(99)00014-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFear conditioningMesoprefrontal dopamine neuronsClassical fear conditioningMedial prefrontal cortexDopamine neuronsFear responsesConditioned fearPrefrontal cortexFearful behaviorNormal extinctionConditioned responsePsychological stressorsRate of extinctionStress-related changesSham-lesioned ratsConditioningFearAcquisition periodDopamine metabolismNucleus accumbensDopamine levelsAcquisitionRatsNeuronsLesionsBiochemical and behavioral anxiolytic-like effects of R(+)HA-966 at the level of the ventral tegmental area in rats
Morrow B, Elsworth J, Zito C, Roth R. Biochemical and behavioral anxiolytic-like effects of R(+)HA-966 at the level of the ventral tegmental area in rats. Psychopharmacology 1999, 143: 227-234. PMID: 10353424, DOI: 10.1007/s002130050941.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentral tegmental areaHA-966Expression sessionsIntra-VTADopamine metabolismTegmental areaGlycine/NMDA receptor complexPrefrontal cortexMesoprefrontal dopamine neuronsAnxiolytic-like effectsAnxiolytic-like actionDopamine cell bodiesNMDA receptor complexWeak partial agonistMedial prefrontal cortexStress-induced activationCannula implantationDopamine neuronsControl ratsLocal injectionPartial agonistRatsCell bodiesPsychological stressorsStress-induced changes
1997
(S)-(-)-HA-966, a gamma-hydroxybutyrate-like agent, prevents enhanced mesocorticolimbic dopamine metabolism and behavioral correlates of restraint stress, conditioned fear and cocaine sensitization.
Morrow B, Lee E, Taylor J, Elsworth J, Nye H, Roth R. (S)-(-)-HA-966, a gamma-hydroxybutyrate-like agent, prevents enhanced mesocorticolimbic dopamine metabolism and behavioral correlates of restraint stress, conditioned fear and cocaine sensitization. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 1997, 283: 712-21. PMID: 9353390.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHA-966Dopamine metabolismMedial prefrontal cortexCocaine sensitizationNucleus accumbensHigh doseAcute cocaine-induced locomotionPrefrontal cortexGABAB receptor bindingCocaine-induced locomotionGamma-aminobutyric acidStress-induced increaseFear-inducing behaviorDopamine utilizationGABAB receptorsRestraint stressControl ratsLocomotor sensitizationDopaminergic neurotransmissionShell subdivisionBaclofen bindingCortical membranesPositive enantiomerWeight gainReceptor binding
1996
Tyrosine enhances behavioral and mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic responses to aversive conditioning
Morrow B, Elsworth J, Roth R. Tyrosine enhances behavioral and mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic responses to aversive conditioning. Synapse 1996, 22: 100-105. PMID: 8787125, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2396(199602)22:2<100::aid-syn2>3.0.co;2-h.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial prefrontal cortexDopamine metabolismNucleus accumbensNonconditioned controlsPrefrontal cortexDopamine utilizationAdministration of haloperidolExogenous tyrosineBiosynthesis of catecholaminesDopaminergic responseDietary tyrosineRelevant doseAccumbensRatsTyrosine hydroxylationCortexGreater elevationNonconditioned ratsB-carbolineSaline/Test dayMetabolismBehavioral consequencesAversive conditioningTone
1995
Selective Increase in Dopamine Utilization in the Shell Subdivision of the Nucleus Accumbens by the Benzodiazepine Inverse Agonist FG 7142
Horger B, Elsworth J, Roth R. Selective Increase in Dopamine Utilization in the Shell Subdivision of the Nucleus Accumbens by the Benzodiazepine Inverse Agonist FG 7142. Journal Of Neurochemistry 1995, 65: 770-774. PMID: 7616234, DOI: 10.1046/j.1471-4159.1995.65020770.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBenzodiazepine inverse agonist FG 7142Dopamine utilizationFG 7142Nucleus accumbensShell subdivisionWhole nucleus accumbensVivo microdialysis studyRats 30 minMedial prefrontal cortexMicrodialysis studyDopamine metabolismDopamine releaseDihydroxyphenylacetic acidAccumbensBrain regionsPrefrontal cortexSelective increaseMajor metaboliteTissue concentrationsPrevious reportsAdministration
1987
Homovanillic acid concentrations in brain, CSF and plasma as indicators of central dopamine function in primates
Elsworth J, Leahy D, Roth R, Redmond D. Homovanillic acid concentrations in brain, CSF and plasma as indicators of central dopamine function in primates. Journal Of Neural Transmission 1987, 68: 51-62. PMID: 3806086, DOI: 10.1007/bf01244639.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHomovanillic acid concentrationsDorsal frontal cortexFrontal cortexHVA concentrationsCentral dopamine functionCSF HVA concentrationsCentral dopamine metabolismBasal ganglia areaOrbital frontal cortexSignificant correlationPossible treatment effectsPlasma HVAGanglia areaDopamine metabolismCaudate nucleusCortical areasDopamine functionBrain areasCisternal CSFBrain regionsHVA measurementsCortex contributesCSFCortexOnly significant relationship