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MPEP Lowers Binge Drinking in Male and Female C57BL/6 Mice: Relationship with mGlu5/Homer2/Erk2 Signaling
Huang G, Thompson SL, Taylor JR. MPEP Lowers Binge Drinking in Male and Female C57BL/6 Mice: Relationship with mGlu5/Homer2/Erk2 Signaling. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2021, 45: 732-742. PMID: 33587295, PMCID: PMC8076072, DOI: 10.1111/acer.14576.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBinge DrinkingDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Evaluation, PreclinicalExcitatory Amino Acid AntagonistsFemaleHomer Scaffolding ProteinsMaleMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMice, Inbred C57BLMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1Nucleus AccumbensPyridinesReceptor, Metabotropic Glutamate 5Septal NucleiSex CharacteristicsConceptsEffects of MPEPFemale C57BL/6 miceAlcohol intakeAlcohol consumptionNegative allosteric modulatorsLocomotor activityC57BL/6 miceFemale miceMale miceHomer2 expressionBinge drinkingMetabotropic glutamate receptor 5MGlu5 negative allosteric modulatorsSex differencesBinge alcohol consumptionGlutamate receptor 5Dose-response effectExcessive alcohol useERK2 expressionDose-response relationshipPotential sex differencesERK2 signalingBed nucleusNucleus accumbensStria terminalis
2005
Persistent changes in motivation to self‐administer cocaine following modulation of cyclic AMP‐dependent protein kinase A (PKA) activity in the nucleus accumbens
Lynch W, Taylor J. Persistent changes in motivation to self‐administer cocaine following modulation of cyclic AMP‐dependent protein kinase A (PKA) activity in the nucleus accumbens. European Journal Of Neuroscience 2005, 22: 1214-1220. PMID: 16176364, DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-9568.2005.04305.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Role for dopamine in the behavioral functions of the prefrontal corticostriatal system: implications for mental disorders and psychotropic drug action
Jentsch J, Roth R, Taylor J. Role for dopamine in the behavioral functions of the prefrontal corticostriatal system: implications for mental disorders and psychotropic drug action. Progress In Brain Research 2000, 126: 433-453. PMID: 11105661, DOI: 10.1016/s0079-6123(00)26028-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmphetaminesAmygdalaAnimalsBehaviorBrain MappingCentral Nervous System StimulantsCognitionCorpus StriatumDepressionDopamineDopamine AgonistsEmotionsHaplorhiniHumansLearningLimbic SystemMammalsMemoryMental DisordersNeural PathwaysNeurotransmitter AgentsNucleus AccumbensPhencyclidinePrefrontal CortexPsychotropic DrugsReceptors, NeurotransmitterRewardSchizophreniaSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsForebrain sitesPsychotropic drug actionPrecise anatomical sitesRole of dopamineDopaminergic dysfunctionDopaminergic transmissionDopaminergic functionDopamine neuronsDopaminergic responseReward-related stimuliCorticolimbic circuitsChronic activationDopaminergic activationStriatal regionsAfferent controlAnatomical sitesCorticostriatal systemMental disordersNeuropsychiatric disordersNeuromodulatory systemsPersistent neuroadaptationsDrug actionBehavioral functionsCellular mechanismsDopamine
1999
Striatal dopaminergic correlates of stable parkinsonism and degree of recovery in old-world primates one year after MPTP treatment
Elsworth J, Taylor J, Sladek J, Collier T, Redmond D, Roth R. Striatal dopaminergic correlates of stable parkinsonism and degree of recovery in old-world primates one year after MPTP treatment. Neuroscience 1999, 95: 399-408. PMID: 10658619, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4522(99)00437-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHomovanillic acid/dopamine ratioMPTP treatmentStriatal dopamine levelsDopamine levelsDopamine lossDopamine depletionDopamine ratioStriatal subregionsNucleus accumbensCaudate nucleusDopamine concentrationsOne-yearSeverity categoriesDopamine neuron integrityVentromedial caudate nucleusStriatal dopamine lossHomovanillic acid concentrationsStriatal dopaminergic functionMarked increaseNormal motor performancePaucity of dataMetabolic activityNon-human primatesParkinsonian disabilityTetrahydropyridine (MPTP) modelEnhanced responding for conditioned reward produced by intra-accumbens amphetamine is potentiated after cocaine sensitization
Taylor J, Horger B. Enhanced responding for conditioned reward produced by intra-accumbens amphetamine is potentiated after cocaine sensitization. Psychopharmacology 1999, 142: 31-40. PMID: 10102780, DOI: 10.1007/s002130050859.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntra-accumbens amphetamineIntra-NAc amphetamineCocaine sensitizationLocomotor sensitizationNucleus accumbensCR leverLong-term neuronal adaptationsSaline-treated groupMesolimbic dopamine systemStimulant drug useSaline infusionSaline injectionDopamine systemPsychomotor stimulantsDrug useNeuronal adaptationConditioned rewardStimulant drugsAmphetaminePrior exposureSensitizationTest daySeparate groupsNCR leverPredictive associations
1998
Prefrontal cortical involvement in phencyclidine-induced activation of the mesolimbic dopamine system: behavioral and neurochemical evidence
Jentsch J, Tran A, Taylor J, Roth R. Prefrontal cortical involvement in phencyclidine-induced activation of the mesolimbic dopamine system: behavioral and neurochemical evidence. Psychopharmacology 1998, 138: 89-95. PMID: 9694531, DOI: 10.1007/s002130050649.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMesolimbic dopamine systemPrefrontal cortexInduced hyperlocomotionDopamine neuronsDopamine releaseNucleus accumbensDopamine systemInjection of phencyclidineMesocorticolimbic dopaminergic neuronsMesolimbic dopamine neuronsVentral tegmental areaCell body regionIbotenic acid lesionsPrefrontal Cortical InvolvementProfound cognitive impairmentGlutamatergic releaseNeurochemical evidenceAcute administrationCortical involvementDopamine utilizationDopaminergic neuronsMesolimbic pathwayTegmental areaAcid lesionsDopaminergic activation
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 bindingDysregulation of Mesoprefrontal Dopamine Neurons Induced by Acute and Repeated Phencyclidine Administration in the Nonhuman Primate: Implications for Schizophrenia
Jentsch J, Elsworth J, Taylor J, Redmond D, Roth R. Dysregulation of Mesoprefrontal Dopamine Neurons Induced by Acute and Repeated Phencyclidine Administration in the Nonhuman Primate: Implications for Schizophrenia. Advances In Pharmacology 1997, 42: 810-814. PMID: 9328021, DOI: 10.1016/s1054-3589(08)60870-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPCP administrationAcute PCP administrationNegative symptomsDA systemMesoprefrontal dopamine neuronsSubcortical DA systemsBrains of patientsSchizophrenia-like symptomatologyDevelopment of neuropathologyDistinct behavioral effectsDAergic dysfunctionDA metabolismDAergic functionDopamine neuronsCognitive dysfunctionNovel agentsDeficits of schizophreniaFrontal cortexPsychotomimetic propertiesNeurobiological effectsDopamine systemPositive symptomsPhencyclidine administrationBehavioral effectsAdministration
1993
Cocaine-sensitive and -insensitive dopamine uptake in prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens and striatum
Elsworth J, Taylor J, Berger P, Roth R. Cocaine-sensitive and -insensitive dopamine uptake in prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens and striatum. Neurochemistry International 1993, 23: 61-69. PMID: 8369733, DOI: 10.1016/0197-0186(93)90144-t.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Potentiation of the effects of reward-related stimuli by dopaminergic-dependent mechanisms in the nucleus accumbens
Cador M, Taylor J, Robbins T. Potentiation of the effects of reward-related stimuli by dopaminergic-dependent mechanisms in the nucleus accumbens. Psychopharmacology 1991, 104: 377-385. PMID: 1924645, DOI: 10.1007/bf02246039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDorsal noradrenergic bundleDose-dependent increaseDA-dependent mechanismSignificant dose-dependent increaseSmaller infusion volumesDA infusionDA receptorsAlpha-flupenthixolNoradrenergic bundleSystemic doseProfound depletionNucleus accumbensReward-related processesInfusion volumeNeurotoxic lesionsNA levelsNeurochemical mediationNoradrenalinePotentiationCONDITIONED REINFORCEMENTDopamineReward-related stimuliConditioned reinforcersAmphetamineDosesCocaethylene: A neuropharmacologically active metabolite assciated with concurrent cocaine-ethanol ingestion
Jatlow P, Elsworth JD, Bradberry CW, Winger G, Taylor JR, Russell R, Roth RH. Cocaethylene: A neuropharmacologically active metabolite assciated with concurrent cocaine-ethanol ingestion. Life Sciences 1991, 48: 1787-1794. PMID: 2020260, DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(91)90217-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDopamine uptake systemEffects of cocaineExtracellular dopamine concentrationBlood of individualsSelf-administration studiesInhibition of bindingEthanol abuseSystemic administrationNucleus accumbensDopamine reuptakeLocomotor activityActive metaboliteDopamine concentrationsBehavioral effectsCocaineEffects of ECRatsVivo formationEquipotentInhibitionSame extent
1986
6-Hydroxydopamine lesions of the nucleus accumbens, but not of the caudate nucleus, attenuate enhanced responding with reward-related stimuli produced by intra-accumbens d-amphetamine
Taylor J, Robbins T. 6-Hydroxydopamine lesions of the nucleus accumbens, but not of the caudate nucleus, attenuate enhanced responding with reward-related stimuli produced by intra-accumbens d-amphetamine. Psychopharmacology 1986, 90: 390-397. PMID: 3097729, DOI: 10.1007/bf00179197.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1984
Enhanced behavioural control by conditioned reinforcers following microinjections of d-amphetamine into the nucleus accumbens
Taylor J, Robbins T. Enhanced behavioural control by conditioned reinforcers following microinjections of d-amphetamine into the nucleus accumbens. Psychopharmacology 1984, 84: 405-412. PMID: 6440188, DOI: 10.1007/bf00555222.Peer-Reviewed Original Research