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Positive modulation of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors in the mPFC reduces the spontaneous recovery of fear
Lee B, Pothula S, Wu M, Kang H, Girgenti MJ, Picciotto MR, DiLeone RJ, Taylor JR, Duman RS. Positive modulation of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors in the mPFC reduces the spontaneous recovery of fear. Molecular Psychiatry 2022, 27: 2580-2589. PMID: 35418600, PMCID: PMC9135632, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-022-01498-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsExtinction, PsychologicalFearMaleMicePrefrontal CortexRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderFear extinctionInfralimbic medial prefrontal cortexFear conditioning modelEnhanced fear extinctionFear-based behaviorsProlonged stress modelMedial prefrontal cortexSpontaneous recoveryIL-mPFCPTSD modelPTSD treatmentStress disorderPrefrontal cortexSPS modelN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor modulatorsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorN-methyl-D-aspartate receptorsBehavioral effectsIncreased attentionMPFCPreclinical findingsPyramidal neuronsNeurotrophic factorMale miceUnlocking the Reinforcement-Learning Circuits of the Orbitofrontal Cortex
Groman SM, Lee D, Taylor JR. Unlocking the Reinforcement-Learning Circuits of the Orbitofrontal Cortex. Behavioral Neuroscience 2021, 135: 120-128. PMID: 34060870, PMCID: PMC8201418, DOI: 10.1037/bne0000414.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlgorithmsAnimalsBehavior, AddictiveNeurosciencesPrefrontal CortexReinforcement, PsychologyConceptsOrbitofrontal cortexReinforcement-learning mechanismsDecision-making impairmentsDiverse clinical populationsDecision-making differsNeurocomputational approachOFC dysfunctionNeuroscience techniquesBiobehavioral disordersBehavioral paradigmsClinical populationsBiobehavioral mechanismsAddiction pathologyComputational differencesReinforcement-learning algorithms
2009
Prelimbic cortex bdnf knock-down reduces instrumental responding in extinction
Gourley SL, Howell JL, Rios M, DiLeone RJ, Taylor JR. Prelimbic cortex bdnf knock-down reduces instrumental responding in extinction. Learning & Memory 2009, 16: 756-760. PMID: 19926781, PMCID: PMC2788209, DOI: 10.1101/lm.1547909.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
A History of Corticosterone Exposure Regulates Fear Extinction and Cortical NR2B, GluR2/3, and BDNF
Gourley SL, Kedves AT, Olausson P, Taylor JR. A History of Corticosterone Exposure Regulates Fear Extinction and Cortical NR2B, GluR2/3, and BDNF. Neuropsychopharmacology 2008, 34: 707-716. PMID: 18719621, PMCID: PMC3679657, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2008.123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderConditioned fearFear memory acquisitionFear extinction trainingVentromedial prefrontal cortexContextual fear conditioningMedial orbitofrontal cortexPrior chronic exposureExtinction learningFear extinctionExtinction trainingFear conditioningFear statesImpairs extinctionStress disorderBehavioral flexibilityMemory acquisitionOrbitofrontal cortexPrefrontal cortexNeural systemsAMPA receptor subunitsCortical regionsActive learning processPrior stressGlucocorticoid exposure
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
A role for norepinephrine in stress-induced cognitive deficits: α-1-adrenoceptor mediation in the prefrontal cortex
Birnbaum S, Gobeske K, Auerbach J, Taylor J, Arnsten A. A role for norepinephrine in stress-induced cognitive deficits: α-1-adrenoceptor mediation in the prefrontal cortex. Biological Psychiatry 1999, 46: 1266-1274. PMID: 10560032, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(99)00138-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStress-induced cognitive deficitsPoor attention regulationAlternation performanceSpatial working memoryPFC cognitive functionPrefrontal cortical dysfunctionMotor response timeIntra-PFC infusionsStress-induced deficitsStress-induced impairmentWorking memoryAttention regulationPFC contributeMemory performanceAlternation testingStress researchNeuropsychiatric disordersPrefrontal cortexCognitive deficitsCognitive functionMemory functionMemory impairmentPFC dysfunctionPerseverative patternsPharmacological stressorDopamine D4 receptor antagonist reversal of subchronic phencyclidine-induced object retrieval/detour deficits in monkeys
Jentsch J, Taylor J, Redmond Jr D, Elsworth J, Youngren K, Roth R. Dopamine D4 receptor antagonist reversal of subchronic phencyclidine-induced object retrieval/detour deficits in monkeys. Psychopharmacology 1999, 142: 78-84. PMID: 10102786, DOI: 10.1007/s002130050865.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFrontostriatal systemCognitive functionPrefrontal cortexObject retrieval taskRegulation of cognitionPrimate prefrontal cortexD4 dopamine receptorsNormal control monkeysDR antagonistsCognitive processesDetour taskCognitive deficitsPerformance impairmentBrain regionsCognitive dysfunctionRetrieval tasksFrontal cortexTaskCortexCortical dopaminergicDeficitsDopaminergic systemAntagonist reversalControl subjectsDopamine receptorsα-1 noradrenergic receptor stimulation impairs prefrontal cortical cognitive function
Arnsten A, Mathew R, Ubriani R, Taylor J, Li B. α-1 noradrenergic receptor stimulation impairs prefrontal cortical cognitive function. Biological Psychiatry 1999, 45: 26-31. PMID: 9894572, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(98)00296-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrefrontal cortexCognitive functionPrefrontal cortical cognitive functionCortical cognitive functionsImpairs cognitive functionHigher cortical functionsMemory taskAlpha-1 adrenoceptorsMost antipsychotic medicationsAlternation performanceNoradrenergic turnoverCortical functionPhenylephrine responseAlpha-1 adrenoceptor stimulationNeuropsychiatric disordersAlpha-1 adrenergic antagonistAlpha-1 adrenergic agonistDisordersAntipsychotic medicationAnxietyHigh levelsPhenylephrine infusionAdrenoceptor stimulationAdrenergic antagonistsSecond messenger pathways
1998
Subchronic Phencyclidine Administration Increases Mesolimbic Dopaminergic System Responsivity and Augments Stress- and Psychostimulant-Induced Hyperlocomotion
Jentsch J, Taylor J, Roth R. Subchronic Phencyclidine Administration Increases Mesolimbic Dopaminergic System Responsivity and Augments Stress- and Psychostimulant-Induced Hyperlocomotion. Neuropsychopharmacology 1998, 19: 105-113. PMID: 9629564, DOI: 10.1016/s0893-133x(98)00004-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic AcidAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsBrainDextroamphetamineDisease Models, AnimalDizocilpine MaleateDopamineDrug Administration ScheduleHaloperidolLimbic SystemMaleMotor ActivityPhencyclidinePrefrontal CortexRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySchizophreniaStress, PsychologicalTime FactorsConceptsDopamine utilizationHaloperidol-induced increasePCP exposureFrontal cortical dysfunctionAmphetamine-induced hyperlocomotionSubchronic PCP administrationMesolimbic dopamine transmissionPCP-treated ratsCortical dopaminergicCortical dysfunctionDopaminergic deficitDopaminergic transmissionDopaminergic functionDopamine transmissionDopaminergic hypoactivityPCP administrationBehavioral pathologyCognitive deficitsRatsSystem responsivityHyperlocomotionDopaminergicExposureCurrent studyDeficitsPrefrontal 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 bindingSupranormal Stimulation of D1 Dopamine Receptors in the Rodent Prefrontal Cortex Impairs Spatial Working Memory Performance
Zahrt J, Taylor J, Mathew R, Arnsten A. Supranormal Stimulation of D1 Dopamine Receptors in the Rodent Prefrontal Cortex Impairs Spatial Working Memory Performance. Journal Of Neuroscience 1997, 17: 8528-8535. PMID: 9334425, PMCID: PMC6573725, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.17-21-08528.1997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBenzazepinesDopamineDopamine AgonistsDopamine AntagonistsInfusions, ParenteralMaleMaze LearningMemoryModels, NeurologicalModels, PsychologicalPrefrontal CortexPsychomotor PerformanceRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, Dopamine D1Receptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateSpatial BehaviorStress, PsychologicalConceptsD1 receptor stimulationPrefrontal cortexReceptor stimulationSKF 81297SCH 23390D1 receptorsSupranormal stimulationPFC of ratsD1 receptor mechanismsDA receptor stimulationDose-related impairmentD1 receptor antagonistD1 receptor agonistD1 dopamine receptorsDelayed-alternation performanceMemory functionRecent electrophysiological studiesSpatial Working Memory PerformanceReceptor antagonistReceptor agonistDopamine receptorsReceptor mechanismsElectrophysiological studiesHigh dosesDrug efficacyEnduring Cognitive Deficits and Cortical Dopamine Dysfunction in Monkeys After Long-Term Administration of Phencyclidine
Jentsch J, Redmond D, Elsworth J, Taylor J, Youngren K, Roth R. Enduring Cognitive Deficits and Cortical Dopamine Dysfunction in Monkeys After Long-Term Administration of Phencyclidine. Science 1997, 277: 953-955. PMID: 9252326, DOI: 10.1126/science.277.5328.953.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDopamine utilizationPrefrontal cortexAtypical antipsychotic drug clozapineLong-term administrationDirect drug effectAntipsychotic drug clozapinePsychotomimetic drug phencyclidineAdministration of phencyclidineDorsolateral prefrontal cortexDopamine hypofunctionPrefrontal cortex functionCognitive dysfunctionPhencyclidine treatmentBehavioral deficitsDopamine dysfunctionPsychiatric disordersDrug effectsDrug clozapineDrug phencyclidineBrain regionsCognitive deficitsCortex functionCognitive functionPhencyclidineCortexDysregulation 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