2023
Orbitofrontal cortex microRNAs support long-lasting heroin seeking behavior in male rats
Zanda M, Floris G, Daws S. Orbitofrontal cortex microRNAs support long-lasting heroin seeking behavior in male rats. Translational Psychiatry 2023, 13: 117. PMID: 37031193, PMCID: PMC10082780, DOI: 10.1038/s41398-023-02423-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCravingCuesDrug-Seeking BehaviorHeroinMaleMicroRNAsOpioid-Related DisordersPrefrontal CortexRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySelf AdministrationConceptsOpioid use disorderOrbitofrontal cortexHL animalsHeroin seekingDrug cravingSelf-administer heroinLong-term heroinMaintenance of abstinenceDrug seeking behaviorOpioid useHeroin cravingMale ratsPreclinical studiesUse disordersDrug useExposure paradigmBrain regionsAbstinence periodAbstinenceHeroinDrug cuesSeeking behaviourLow dosageCravingProteomic analysis
2021
Drug-associated cues and drug dosage contribute to increased opioid seeking after abstinence
Zanda M, Floris G, Daws S. Drug-associated cues and drug dosage contribute to increased opioid seeking after abstinence. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 14825. PMID: 34290298, PMCID: PMC8295307, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94214-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug cuesDrug seekingIncubation of heroin cravingIncubation of opioid cravingDrug self-administration paradigmLow dose of heroinDrug-associated cuesSelf-administration paradigmDoses of heroinDays of abstinenceDrug-taking patternsDrug intake historyHeroin seekingRate of relapseHeroin cravingAbstinence phaseSelf-administrationOpioid cravingOpioid use disorderPromote relapseAbstinence lengthOpioid seekingUse disorderCompletion of rehabilitation programsIntake history
2020
Analysis of Opioid-Seeking Behavior Through the Intravenous Self-Administration Reinstatement Model in Rats
Fattore L, Fadda P, Zanda M, Fratta W. Analysis of Opioid-Seeking Behavior Through the Intravenous Self-Administration Reinstatement Model in Rats. Methods In Molecular Biology 2020, 2201: 231-245. PMID: 32975804, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0884-5_21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, IntravenousAnalgesics, OpioidAnimalsBehavior ControlBehavior, AddictiveConditioning, OperantCuesDisease Models, AnimalDrug-Seeking BehaviorHeroinInfusions, IntravenousMaleOpioid-Related DisordersRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRats, WistarReinforcement, PsychologyRewardSelf AdministrationSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsNeurobiological mechanismsAnimal model of relapseExtinction-reinstatement modelHeroin-seeking behaviorReinstatement animal modelRelapse-like behaviorModel of relapseRelapse to heroinVulnerability to relapseNose poke responsesPanel press responseNonhuman primatesReinstatement modelDrug seekingLever pressOperant respondingDrug abstinenceAddiction researchVulnerability factorsPress responseSubstance useOperant responseAnimal modelsIndividual slipsSelf-administered