2019
Molecular and behavioral mechanisms mediating paclitaxel‐induced changes in affect‐like behavior in mice
Meade J, Toma W, Alkhlaif Y, Bagdas D, Obeng S, Selley D, Damaj M. Molecular and behavioral mechanisms mediating paclitaxel‐induced changes in affect‐like behavior in mice. The FASEB Journal 2019, 33: 807.1-807.1. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2019.33.1_supplement.807.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKappa-opioid receptorsPaclitaxel-induced changesDepression-like behaviorInjection of vehicleNucleus accumbensSucrose preferenceRole of KORSelective KOR antagonist norbinaltorphimineDopamine D 2 receptorsKOR antagonist norbinaltorphimineTreatment-resistant depressionFemale C57BL/6J miceQuality of lifeFull-text articlesBaby boomer populationCancer survivorsAntagonist norbinaltorphimineC57BL/6J miceOpioid receptorsCancer ageKOR agonistsNeurochemical targetsTherapeutic interventionsPalatable foodProdynorphin mRNA
2017
Assessment of nicotine withdrawal-induced changes in sucrose preference in mice
Alkhlaif Y, Bagdas D, Jackson A, Park AJ, Damaj IM. Assessment of nicotine withdrawal-induced changes in sucrose preference in mice. Pharmacology Biochemistry And Behavior 2017, 161: 47-52. PMID: 28919072, PMCID: PMC6408212, DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2017.08.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSucrose preference testNicotine withdrawalSpontaneous nicotine withdrawalLight-dark box testDark box testPositive affective stimuliSucrose preferenceAffective signsSmoking relapse ratesΑ6 KO miceSubcutaneous osmotic minipumpsWithdrawal-induced changesUnderlying neurobiological factorsPreference testRelapse rateOsmotic minipumpsKO miceTobacco useNicotine dependenceKnockout miceAnimal modelsNicotinic subunitsDay 15MiceDifferent doses