2015
Reduction of Aggressive Episodes After Repeated Transdermal Nicotine Administration in a Hospitalized Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Van Schalkwyk GI, Lewis AS, Qayyum Z, Koslosky K, Picciotto MR, Volkmar FR. Reduction of Aggressive Episodes After Repeated Transdermal Nicotine Administration in a Hospitalized Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2015, 45: 3061-3066. PMID: 25982311, PMCID: PMC4755349, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-015-2471-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransdermal nicotineNicotine administrationAutism spectrum disorderTransdermal nicotine administrationAdjunctive medicationsCurrent pharmacotherapyNicotine patchCholinergic dysfunctionEmergency medicationPreclinical studiesSpectrum disorderAnimal studiesAcetylcholinergic neurotransmissionNeuropsychiatric conditionsAggressive episodesMajor causeNicotineASD pathophysiologyMedicationsMorbidityFurther studiesAggression-related behaviorsAdministrationDisordersAdolescents
2010
Oral nicotine consumption does not affect maternal care or early development in mice but results in modest hyperactivity in adolescence
Heath CJ, Horst NK, Picciotto MR. Oral nicotine consumption does not affect maternal care or early development in mice but results in modest hyperactivity in adolescence. Physiology & Behavior 2010, 101: 764-769. PMID: 20826170, PMCID: PMC2975773, DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2010.08.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine administrationMaternal behaviorNeuropharmacological effectsSignificant between-group differencesDrinking water administrationNicotine-exposed micePostnatal weight gainBetween-group differencesOral nicotine consumptionPersistent behavioral alterationsExposure-induced changesNursing miceTransient hyperactivityDrinking waterNicotine exposureEffects of exposureC57BL/6J miceHuman smokingBehavioral alterationsNicotine consumptionPassive nursingWeight gainMiceAdministrationMaternal care
2008
Administration of the calcineurin inhibitor cyclosporine modulates cocaine-induced locomotor activity in rats
Addy NA, Bahi A, Taylor JR, Picciotto MR. Administration of the calcineurin inhibitor cyclosporine modulates cocaine-induced locomotor activity in rats. Psychopharmacology 2008, 200: 129-139. PMID: 18587562, PMCID: PMC2574760, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-008-1189-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLocomotor responseCocaine 5Cocaine injectionLocomotor activityCocaine-induced locomotor activityAcute locomotor responseAcute cocaine challengeMale Sprague-DawleyCocaine-mediated behaviorsCyclosporine administrationMethodsLocomotor activityCalcineurin inhibitorsDaily administrationI. AdministrationCocaine challengeCocaine exposureSprague-DawleyCyclosporine pretreatmentAbility of calcineurinConclusionOur resultsCocaine-mediated changesAdministrationCocaineSynapsin IPotential mechanisms
2007
Role of Calcineurin in Nicotine-Mediated Locomotor Sensitization
Addy NA, Fornasiero EF, Stevens TR, Taylor JR, Picciotto MR. Role of Calcineurin in Nicotine-Mediated Locomotor Sensitization. Journal Of Neuroscience 2007, 27: 8571-8580. PMID: 17687035, PMCID: PMC6672935, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.2601-07.2007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentral tegmental areaEffects of nicotineLocomotor sensitizationCalcineurin inhibitorsRole of calcineurinInfusion of rapamycinCultured cortical neuronsSprague-Dawley ratsNicotine-mediated behaviorsCyclosporine administrationTegmental areaCortical neuronsDawley ratsFK-binding proteinActivation of calcineurinNicotineSensitizationCalcineurin activityInfusionIntracellular signalingAdministrationCalcineurinFK506InhibitorsDirect infusion
2006
Guidelines on nicotine dose selection for in vivo research
Matta SG, Balfour DJ, Benowitz NL, Boyd RT, Buccafusco JJ, Caggiula AR, Craig CR, Collins AC, Damaj MI, Donny EC, Gardiner PS, Grady SR, Heberlein U, Leonard SS, Levin ED, Lukas RJ, Markou A, Marks MJ, McCallum SE, Parameswaran N, Perkins KA, Picciotto MR, Quik M, Rose JE, Rothenfluh A, Schafer WR, Stolerman IP, Tyndale RF, Wehner JM, Zirger JM. Guidelines on nicotine dose selection for in vivo research. Psychopharmacology 2006, 190: 269-319. PMID: 16896961, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-006-0441-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRoute of administrationDose selectionAnimal modelsDose rangeNicotine replacement therapyChronic nicotine exposureDose-response relationshipDrug-taking behaviorTobacco exposureNicotine exposureCigarette smokingReplacement therapyVivo effectsChronic exposureNicotine metabolismVivo responseNonhuman primatesVivo studiesObjectivesThis reviewRegimenVivo researchAdministrationExposureGenetic backgroundReview
2004
β2-subunit-containing nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are critical for dopamine-dependent locomotor activation following repeated nicotine administration
King SL, Caldarone BJ, Picciotto MR. β2-subunit-containing nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are critical for dopamine-dependent locomotor activation following repeated nicotine administration. Neuropharmacology 2004, 47: 132-139. PMID: 15464132, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2004.06.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLocomotor activationNicotine administrationDopamine systemNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsAcetylcholine receptorsHigh-affinity nicotinic acetylcholine receptorsDopamine receptor antagonist pimozideBeta2 subunitRole of beta2Chronic nicotine administrationChronic nicotine exposureMesolimbic dopamine systemChronic nicotineNicotine exposureAntagonist pimozideB6 miceC57BL/6J miceOral administrationDopaminergic activationOngoing activationKnockout miceLocomotor activityMiceAdministrationNicotine