Mary Tresa Zanda, PhD
Associate Research Scientist in PsychiatryCards
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Research
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2024
Psilocybin reduces heroin seeking behavior and modulates inflammatory gene expression in the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex of male rats
Floris G, Dabrowski K, Zanda M, Daws S. Psilocybin reduces heroin seeking behavior and modulates inflammatory gene expression in the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex of male rats. Molecular Psychiatry 2024, 1-16. PMID: 39433903, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02788-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrefrontal cortexHeroin seekingHeroin relapseDrug seekingSelf-administrationPrefrontal cortex of male ratsPrefrontal cortex of animalsCortex of male ratsHeroin self-administrationHeroin-seeking behaviorDrug-naive ratsOpioid-seeking behaviorSerotonin 2A receptorEfficacy of psilocybinAlcohol seekingHeroin takingForced abstinenceNucleus accumbensRelapse testRelapse behaviorIL-17AMaladaptive behaviorsPsychedelic compoundsAntagonist ketanserinPsilocybinThe sinking platform test: a novel paradigm to measure persistence in animal models
Floris G, Godar S, Braccagni G, Piras I, Ravens A, Zanda M, Huentelman M, Bortolato M. The sinking platform test: a novel paradigm to measure persistence in animal models. Neuropsychopharmacology 2024, 49: 1373-1382. PMID: 38396257, PMCID: PMC11251282, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-024-01827-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic administration of fluoxetinePrefrontal cortex of miceWeeks of social isolationAdministration of fluoxetineMeasure persistenceGoal-directed actionsSocially isolated miceMitigate depression riskCortex of micePlatform testVoluntary wheel runningChronic haloperidolPrefrontal cortexTemperamental traitsImipramine treatmentNeurobiological foundationsBehavioral tasksChronic stressChronic administrationImmediate-early genesFailure TrialWheel runningDepression riskAnimal modelsNovel interventions
2023
MicroRNA-mediated translational pathways are regulated in the orbitofrontal cortex and peripheral blood samples during acute abstinence from heroin self-administration
Zanda M, Saikali L, Morris P, Daws S. MicroRNA-mediated translational pathways are regulated in the orbitofrontal cortex and peripheral blood samples during acute abstinence from heroin self-administration. Advances In Drug And Alcohol Research 2023, 3: 11668. PMID: 38389822, PMCID: PMC10880771, DOI: 10.3389/adar.2023.11668.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHeroin self-administrationOrbitofrontal cortexSelf-administrationDays of forced abstinenceRegulating drug-seeking behaviorSucrose self-administrationDrug-seeking behaviorChronic drug exposureAdult male ratsPeripheral blood samplesHeroin infusionsHeroin seekingMolecular neuroadaptationsForced abstinenceAcute abstinenceNeurobiological consequencesOpioid heroinOpioid misuseHeroinMale ratsSelf-administeredSeeking behaviorAbstinenceBlood samplesOpioid exposureOrbitofrontal 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 ResearchConceptsOpioid 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
2022
Increased Voluntary Alcohol Consumption in Mice Lacking GABAB(1) Is Associated With Functional Changes in Hippocampal GABAA Receptors
Floris G, Asuni G, Talani G, Biggio F, Pisu M, Zanda M, Contu L, Maciocco E, Serra M, Follesa P. Increased Voluntary Alcohol Consumption in Mice Lacking GABAB(1) Is Associated With Functional Changes in Hippocampal GABAA Receptors. Frontiers In Behavioral Neuroscience 2022, 16: 893835. PMID: 35755407, PMCID: PMC9218813, DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2022.893835.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVoluntary alcohol consumptionAssociated with functional changesBlood alcohol concentrationAlcohol consumptionIncrease voluntary alcohol consumptionHippocampal GABA<sub>A</KO miceAlcohol drinking behaviorAlcohol drinkingAlcohol use disorderResponse to alcoholExcessive alcohol drinkingAcute alcohol administrationNeuroactive steroid levelsHippocampal GABAA receptorsAdministration of alcoholSynaptic GABA<sub>A</High blood alcohol concentrationsIncreased alcohol consumptionInvestigate alcohol consumptionNeurosteroid responseHippocampal levelsUse disorderBrain regionsAlcohol administrationHeroin Regulates Orbitofrontal Circular RNAs
Floris G, Gillespie A, Zanda M, Dabrowski K, Sillivan S. Heroin Regulates Orbitofrontal Circular RNAs. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2022, 23: 1453. PMID: 35163373, PMCID: PMC8836038, DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031453.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeroin self-administrationOrbitofrontal cortexOpioid use disorderNeurobiological adaptationsSelf-administrationSelf-administer sucroseChronic heroin exposureRat orbitofrontal cortexOpioid-seeking behaviorTreat opioid use disorderHeroin exposureUse disorderBrain regionsOpioid heroinBehavioral responsesMale ratsFemale ratsHeroinSeeking behaviorDrug overdose deathsRatsOverdose deathsOpioidRNA splice variantsCortex
2021
Author Correction: Drug-associated cues and drug dosage contribute to increased opioid seeking after abstinence
Zanda M, Floris G, Daws S. Author Correction: Drug-associated cues and drug dosage contribute to increased opioid seeking after abstinence. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 23910. PMID: 34876654, PMCID: PMC8651718, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-03383-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug-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
2018
Sex and Feeding Status Differently Affect Natural Reward Seeking Behavior in Olfactory Bulbectomized Rats
Ruda-Kucerova J, Zanda M, Amchova P, Fratta W, Fattore L. Sex and Feeding Status Differently Affect Natural Reward Seeking Behavior in Olfactory Bulbectomized Rats. Frontiers In Behavioral Neuroscience 2018, 12: 255. PMID: 30425627, PMCID: PMC6218565, DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2018.00255.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchedule of reinforcementPalatable food pelletsOBX ratsOBX lesionOperant respondingSelf-administrationFood pelletsNatural reward-seeking behaviorsIntravenous drug self-administrationSex differencesFood self-administrationDepressive-like phenotypeDrug self-administrationOperant self-administrationReward-seeking behaviorDrug-seeking behaviorRates of comorbidityPotential sex differencesFood restrictionOBX modelFood intakeOlfactory bulbectomyDrug-takingPalatable foodPsychiatric disorders