2018
Early adolescent nicotine exposure affects later-life hippocampal mu-opioid receptors activity and morphine reward but not physical dependence in male mice
Kota D, Alajaji M, Bagdas D, Selley D, Sim-Selley L, Damaj M. Early adolescent nicotine exposure affects later-life hippocampal mu-opioid receptors activity and morphine reward but not physical dependence in male mice. Pharmacology Biochemistry And Behavior 2018, 173: 58-64. PMID: 30125591, PMCID: PMC6160313, DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2018.08.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsHippocampusMaleMiceMice, Inbred ICRMorphineNicotineReceptors, Opioid, muRewardRisk FactorsConceptsMorphine rewardAdult miceG-protein activityNicotine exposurePhysical dependenceEarly adolescent nicotine exposureAdolescent nicotine treatmentMu-opioid receptor activityAdolescent nicotine exposureCurrent opioid crisisSomatic withdrawal signsMorphine physical dependenceDrug-taking behaviorNicotine treatmentWithdrawal signsWithdrawal symptomsMale miceLong-term effectsLow doseNicotine productsCPP testOpioid crisisReceptor activitySubstance abuseMice
2015
Expression and pharmacological modulation of visceral pain-induced conditioned place aversion in mice
Bagdas D, Muldoon P, AlSharari S, Carroll F, Negus S, Damaj M. Expression and pharmacological modulation of visceral pain-induced conditioned place aversion in mice. Neuropharmacology 2015, 102: 236-243. PMID: 26639043, PMCID: PMC5574195, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2015.11.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3,4-Dichloro-N-methyl-N-(2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-cyclohexyl)-benzeneacetamide, (trans)-IsomerAnalgesics, OpioidAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalAvoidance LearningBehavior, AnimalKetoprofenMaleMiceMice, Inbred ICRMorphinePiperidinesReceptors, Opioid, kappaReceptors, Opioid, muTetrahydroisoquinolinesVisceral PainConceptsMu-opioid receptor agonist morphinePlace aversionOpioid receptor agonist morphineReceptor agonist morphineMale ICR micePlace aversion (CPA) testPreclinical mouse modelsCandidate analgesicsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ketoprofenAgonist morphineOpioid agonistsICR miceIntraperitoneal administrationAnti-inflammatory drug ketoprofenPreclinical studiesMouse modelPharmacological modulationAnimal modelsMorphinePainReversal abilityAversion testAversive behaviorMiceBiological mechanisms