2009
Effects of galanin on monoaminergic systems and HPA axis: Potential mechanisms underlying the effects of galanin on addiction- and stress-related behaviors
Picciotto MR, Brabant C, Einstein EB, Kamens HM, Neugebauer NM. Effects of galanin on monoaminergic systems and HPA axis: Potential mechanisms underlying the effects of galanin on addiction- and stress-related behaviors. Brain Research 2009, 1314: 206-218. PMID: 19699187, PMCID: PMC2819596, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2009.08.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of galaninStress-related behaviorsDrugs of abuseGalanin receptorsAbility of galaninPotential mechanismsAddiction-related disordersDrug-related behaviorsNumber of neuropeptidesGalanin effectsHPA axisMonoaminergic systemsDrug exposureTreatment of stressNeuronal activityGalaninBrain areasNeuronal functionBrain regionsAddictive drugsBrain circuitsNovel therapeuticsDrugsNeural activityReceptors
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