2008
Effects of galanin on cocaine-mediated conditioned place preference and ERK signaling in mice
Narasimhaiah R, Kamens HM, Picciotto MR. Effects of galanin on cocaine-mediated conditioned place preference and ERK signaling in mice. Psychopharmacology 2008, 204: 95-102. PMID: 19099295, PMCID: PMC2872184, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-008-1438-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentral tegmental areaEffects of galaninNucleus accumbensNeuropeptide galaninPlace preferenceThreshold doseEffects of morphineMesolimbic dopamine systemMesolimbic dopaminergic pathwaySystemic cocaine injectionPlace preference paradigmCocaine-induced activationDrugs of abuseAmphetamine reinforcementWild-type controlsExtracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) activityTegmental areaCocaine injectionCocaine responseDopaminergic pathwaysConclusionsThese dataGalaninRewarding effectsDopamine systemDrug reinforcement
2007
Galanin Protects Against Behavioral and Neurochemical Correlates of Opiate Reward
Hawes JJ, Brunzell DH, Narasimhaiah R, Langel Ű, Wynick D, Picciotto MR. Galanin Protects Against Behavioral and Neurochemical Correlates of Opiate Reward. Neuropsychopharmacology 2007, 33: 1864-1873. PMID: 17957220, PMCID: PMC2504505, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1301579.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBehavior, AnimalBlotting, WesternBrain ChemistryConditioning, OperantCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinDose-Response Relationship, DrugExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesGalaninGenotypeMiceMice, KnockoutMorphineMorphine DependenceMotor ActivityNarcoticsRewardSignal TransductionConceptsGKO miceMorphine place preferenceOpiate rewardGalanin agonistsMorphine administrationPlace preferenceGalanin knockout miceSingle systemic injectionEndogenous negative regulatorDrugs of abuseAcute administrationNeurochemical effectsNeuropeptide galaninPeripheral injectionWithdrawal signsLocomotor activationSystemic injectionNeurochemical correlatesNucleus accumbensGalaninKnockout miceTherapeutic targetBrain areasDrug reinforcementGalnonNicotine‐induced phosphorylation of ERK in mouse primary cortical neurons: evidence for involvement of glutamatergic signaling and CaMKII
Steiner RC, Heath CJ, Picciotto MR. Nicotine‐induced phosphorylation of ERK in mouse primary cortical neurons: evidence for involvement of glutamatergic signaling and CaMKII. Journal Of Neurochemistry 2007, 103: 666-678. PMID: 17666046, DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-4159.2007.04799.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlotting, WesternCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase Type 2Cells, CulturedCerebral CortexCulture MediaDose-Response Relationship, DrugExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesFemaleGlutamic AcidIndicators and ReagentsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutNeuronsNicotineNicotinic AgonistsPhosphorylationPregnancyReceptors, GlutamateReceptors, NicotinicReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSignal TransductionSynaptic TransmissionConceptsNicotine-induced ERK phosphorylationExtracellular signal-regulated kinaseERK phosphorylationCAMP-dependent protein kinaseCalmodulin-dependent protein kinase IICalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IINicotinic acetylcholine receptor inhibitorNicotine-induced phosphorylationSignal-regulated kinaseCortical neuronsProtein kinase IIProtein kinase CMouse primary cortical neuronsKinase II activityAlpha3/beta4Calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II activityGlutamatergic signalingProtein kinaseVoltage-gated sodium channelsKinase IICultured mouse cortical neuronsKinase CCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II activityPhosphorylationL-type voltage-gated calcium channels
2006
Effect of cocaine self-administration on striatal PKA-regulated signaling in male and female rats
Lynch WJ, Kiraly DD, Caldarone BJ, Picciotto MR, Taylor JR. Effect of cocaine self-administration on striatal PKA-regulated signaling in male and female rats. Psychopharmacology 2006, 191: 263-271. PMID: 17180335, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-006-0656-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBehavior, AnimalBlotting, WesternCocaineCyclic AMP-Dependent Protein KinasesDopamine and cAMP-Regulated Phosphoprotein 32Dopamine Uptake InhibitorsFemaleMaleNucleus AccumbensPhosphorylationRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, AMPASelf AdministrationSex FactorsSignal TransductionSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeExpression of ezrin in glial tubes in the adult subventricular zone and rostral migratory stream
Cleary MA, Uboha N, Picciotto MR, Beech RD. Expression of ezrin in glial tubes in the adult subventricular zone and rostral migratory stream. Neuroscience 2006, 143: 851-861. PMID: 16996217, PMCID: PMC1712626, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.08.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBeta CateninBlotting, WesternBromodeoxyuridineCell MovementCell ProliferationCerebral VentriclesCytoskeletal ProteinsEfferent PathwaysGene ExpressionGlial Fibrillary Acidic ProteinImmunohistochemistryMiceNerve Growth FactorsNeural Cell Adhesion Molecule L1NeurogliaS100 Calcium Binding Protein beta SubunitS100 ProteinsSialic AcidsTubulinConceptsRostral migratory streamTube cellsCell-matrix recognitionExpression of ezrinCell type-specific markersCell-cell interactionsNeural cell adhesion molecule 1Specific cell typesStem cell proliferationSubventricular zoneBi-directional signalsMigratory streamERM proteinsERM familyCellular functionsEarly neuronal markerSignal transductionAdult subventricular zoneCell motilityEzrinCell typesGlial tubesCell membraneNeuronal migrationPrecursor cellsGalanin and galanin‐like peptide modulate neurite outgrowth via protein kinase C‐mediated activation of extracellular signal‐related kinase
Hawes JJ, Narasimhaiah R, Picciotto MR. Galanin and galanin‐like peptide modulate neurite outgrowth via protein kinase C‐mediated activation of extracellular signal‐related kinase. European Journal Of Neuroscience 2006, 23: 2937-2946. PMID: 16819983, DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-9568.2006.04828.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlotting, WesternCell DifferentiationCells, CulturedDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug InteractionsEmbryo, MammalianEnzyme ActivationEnzyme InhibitorsExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesGalaninGalanin-Like PeptideNeuritesNeuronsProtein Kinase CRatsReceptors, GalaninReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerStem CellsConceptsGalanin-like peptideProtein kinase CNervous systemNeurite outgrowthAdult hippocampal progenitor cellsAbility of galaninKinase CERK phosphorylationHippocampal progenitor cellsNeuronal cell line PC12Central nervous systemModulates Neurite OutgrowthExtracellular signal-related kinase (ERK) phosphorylationConcentration-dependent mannerNerve injuryNeuropeptide galaninNeurotrophic effectsExtracellular signal-related kinaseReceptor subtypesNovel physiological roleAdult brainGalaninCell line PC12Signal-related kinaseProgenitor cells
1999
Modulation of morphine analgesia in αCGRP mutant mice
Salmon A, Damaj I, Sekine S, Picciotto M, Marubio L, Changeux J. Modulation of morphine analgesia in αCGRP mutant mice. Neuroreport 1999, 10: 849-854. PMID: 10208559, DOI: 10.1097/00001756-199903170-00033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHot plate testMorphine analgesiaMutant miceTail-flick testPlate testWild-type miceMotor end platesPain pathwaysCGRP immunoreactivityMice lackFlick testMuscle synapsesAntinociceptive behaviorSpinal cordTail flickSpinal gangliaMiceAnalgesiaTargeted disruptionExon 5End platesMorphineGangliaCordImmunoreactivity