2017
Menthol disrupts nicotine’s psychostimulant properties in an age and sex-dependent manner in C57BL/6J mice
Fait BW, Thompson DC, Mose TN, Jatlow P, Jordt SE, Picciotto MR, Mineur YS. Menthol disrupts nicotine’s psychostimulant properties in an age and sex-dependent manner in C57BL/6J mice. Behavioural Brain Research 2017, 334: 72-77. PMID: 28743602, PMCID: PMC5580257, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2017.07.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgingAnimalsCentral Nervous System StimulantsCotinineFemaleMaleMentholMice, Inbred C57BLMotor ActivityNicotinePsychotropic DrugsRandom AllocationReceptors, NicotinicSex CharacteristicsConceptsAdult male miceNicotine intakeMale micePsychostimulant effectsPsychostimulant propertiesHome cage locomotor activitySex-dependent mannerSex-dependent mechanismsBlood levelsAdolescent miceFemale miceLocomotor stimulationLocomotor activityNicotine sensitivityAge groupsE-cigarettesMiceIntakeSignificant decreaseNicotineAgeSexBehavioral changesAdultsSpecific mechanisms
2015
DARPP-32 interaction with adducin may mediate rapid environmental effects on striatal neurons
Engmann O, Giralt A, Gervasi N, Marion-Poll L, Gasmi L, Filhol O, Picciotto MR, Gilligan D, Greengard P, Nairn AC, Hervé D, Girault JA. DARPP-32 interaction with adducin may mediate rapid environmental effects on striatal neurons. Nature Communications 2015, 6: 10099. PMID: 26639316, PMCID: PMC4675091, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms10099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBehavior, AnimalBrainCaffeineCalmodulin-Binding ProteinsCentral Nervous System StimulantsChlorocebus aethiopsCocaineCOS CellsDendritic SpinesDopamine and cAMP-Regulated Phosphoprotein 32EnvironmentFluorescence Recovery After PhotobleachingImmunoblottingImmunohistochemistryIn Vitro TechniquesMass SpectrometryMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMutationNeostriatumNeuronsNucleus AccumbensPhosphorylationRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRewardConceptsAdducin phosphorylationCytoskeletal proteinsActin filamentsMolecular pathwaysCellular mechanismsEnvironmental changesPhosphorylationDARPP-32Striatal neuronsAdducinMutant miceSynaptic stabilityProteinCascadeMultiple effectsEnvironmental effectsBindsDendritic spinesNeuronsModification of responsesBrief exposurePathwayInteractionFilamentsEnrichment
2012
The Synaptic Adhesion Molecule SynCAM 1 Contributes to Cocaine Effects on Synapse Structure and Psychostimulant Behavior
Giza JI, Jung Y, Jeffrey RA, Neugebauer NM, Picciotto MR, Biederer T. The Synaptic Adhesion Molecule SynCAM 1 Contributes to Cocaine Effects on Synapse Structure and Psychostimulant Behavior. Neuropsychopharmacology 2012, 38: 628-638. PMID: 23169347, PMCID: PMC3572459, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2012.226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell Adhesion Molecule-1Cell Adhesion MoleculesCentral Nervous System StimulantsCocaineDendritic SpinesHyperkinesisImmunoglobulinsMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutNucleus AccumbensSynapsesConceptsNucleus accumbensDrugs of abuseSynCAM 1Cocaine effectsSynapse structureMushroom-type spinesExcitatory synapse numberMedium spiny neuronsAddiction-related behaviorsKO miceSpiny neuronsStubby spinesSynapse numberAdhesion molecule proteinsExcitatory synapsesCocaine administrationTrans-synaptic interactionsKnockout micePsychostimulant effectsNAc synapsesStructural remodelingTherapeutic interventionsSynaptic cleftPsychostimulant cocaineSynapse development
2008
Regulation of Synaptic Efficacy in Hypocretin/Orexin-Containing Neurons by Melanin Concentrating Hormone in the Lateral Hypothalamus
Rao Y, Lu M, Ge F, Marsh DJ, Qian S, Wang AH, Picciotto MR, Gao XB. Regulation of Synaptic Efficacy in Hypocretin/Orexin-Containing Neurons by Melanin Concentrating Hormone in the Lateral Hypothalamus. Journal Of Neuroscience 2008, 28: 9101-9110. PMID: 18784290, PMCID: PMC2562258, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1766-08.2008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsAnimals, NewbornBehavior, AnimalBenzazepinesBenzhydryl CompoundsCentral Nervous System StimulantsDopamine AgonistsDose-Response Relationship, DrugExcitatory Amino Acid AgentsGlutamic AcidGreen Fluorescent ProteinsHypothalamic Area, LateralHypothalamic HormonesIn Vitro TechniquesIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMelaninsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicModafinilMotor ActivityNeuronsNeuropeptidesOrexinsPertussis ToxinPituitary HormonesReceptors, SomatostatinSynapsesSynaptic TransmissionTime FactorsConceptsHypocretin/orexin neuronsMCHR1 KO miceOrexin-containing neuronsLateral hypothalamusWild-type miceOrexin neuronsHypocretin/orexinKO miceMCH receptor 1Action potential firingEffects of modafinilMelanin-Concentrating HormoneHypocretin/orexin signalingGroups of neuronsMCH neuronsMiniature EPSCsWT miceHypocretin/Glutamatergic synapsesOrexin signalingSynaptic transmissionPertussis toxinBrain areasReciprocal innervationInhibitory influence
2007
Prolonged wakefulness induces experience-dependent synaptic plasticity in mouse hypocretin/orexin neurons
Rao Y, Liu ZW, Borok E, Rabenstein RL, Shanabrough M, Lu M, Picciotto MR, Horvath TL, Gao XB. Prolonged wakefulness induces experience-dependent synaptic plasticity in mouse hypocretin/orexin neurons. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2007, 117: 4022-4033. PMID: 18060037, PMCID: PMC2104495, DOI: 10.1172/jci32829.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHypocretin/orexin neuronsLong-term potentiationOrexin neuronsGlutamatergic synapsesSynaptic plasticitySleep lossExperience-dependent synaptic plasticityDopamine D1 receptorsChronic sleep lossSleep-wake regulationModafinil treatmentLateral hypothalamusD1 receptorsSimilar potentiationBrain slicesNeuronal activityNeuronal circuitryDopamine systemNervous systemSynaptic strengthNeuronsPathological conditionsGentle handlingMiceWakefulnessDeficiency in Inhibitory Cortical Interneurons Associates with Hyperactivity in Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 1 Mutant Mice
Smith K, Fagel DM, Stevens HE, Rabenstein RL, Maragnoli ME, Ohkubo Y, Picciotto MR, Schwartz ML, Vaccarino FM. Deficiency in Inhibitory Cortical Interneurons Associates with Hyperactivity in Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 1 Mutant Mice. Biological Psychiatry 2007, 63: 953-962. PMID: 17988653, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2007.09.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmphetamineAnimalsBehavior, AnimalBiogenic MonoaminesCell CountCentral Nervous System StimulantsCerebral CortexDisease Models, AnimalDopamine AgentsExploratory BehaviorFibroblast Growth Factor 1Glutamate DecarboxylaseHyperkinesisLocomotionMaleMethylphenidateMiceMice, KnockoutMotor ActivityNerve Tissue ProteinsNeural InhibitionNeuronsSignal TransductionConceptsInhibitory cortical circuitsCortical pyramidal neuronsD2 receptor antagonistGrowth factor receptor 1Spontaneous locomotor hyperactivityFibroblast growth factor receptor 1Factor receptor 1Inhibitory neuronal subtypesLocomotor hyperactivityDopamine agonistsCerebral cortexPyramidal neuronsBasal gangliaMotor hyperactivityReceptor antagonistInhibitory interneuronsTyrosine hydroxylaseCortical circuitsPsychiatric disordersLocomotor responseNeuronal subtypesReceptor 1Mutant miceDopamine transporterSpatial learning
2006
Inhibition of both α7* and β2* nicotinic acetylcholine receptors is necessary to prevent development of sensitization to cocaine-elicited increases in extracellular dopamine levels in the ventral striatum
Zanetti L, de Kerchove D’Exaerde A, Zanardi A, Changeux JP, Picciotto MR, Zoli M. Inhibition of both α7* and β2* nicotinic acetylcholine receptors is necessary to prevent development of sensitization to cocaine-elicited increases in extracellular dopamine levels in the ventral striatum. Psychopharmacology 2006, 187: 181-188. PMID: 16826402, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-006-0419-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtracellular dopamine levelsDevelopment of sensitizationWild-type miceDopamine levelsVentral striatumCocaine-elicited increasesExtracellular DA levelsAdministration of cocaineDihydro-β-erythroidineAbility of cocaineNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsNicotine treatmentDA levelsNicotinic antagonistsRationaleSeveral studiesNeurochemical responsesConclusionsThese dataObjectivesThe current studySpecific antagonistNAChR blockadeAcetylcholine receptorsElicit increasesStriatumMiceSensitizationCocaine self-administration and locomotor sensitization are not altered in CART knockout mice
Steiner RC, Hsiung HM, Picciotto MR. Cocaine self-administration and locomotor sensitization are not altered in CART knockout mice. Behavioural Brain Research 2006, 171: 56-62. PMID: 16621045, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2006.03.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKnockout miceLocomotor sensitizationCocaine-induced locomotor sensitizationAmphetamine-regulated transcriptEffects of psychostimulantsRange of dosesAcute cocaineBone resorptionAmphetamine injectionsNucleus accumbensIntravenous cocaineIntact animalsMiceCocaineSchedule of reinforcementInsulin regulationCART geneSensitizationWild-type siblingsPhysiological functionsRegulatory roleStriatumAccumbensPsychostimulantsRats
1998
Common aspects of the action of nicotine and other drugs of abuse
Picciotto M. Common aspects of the action of nicotine and other drugs of abuse. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1998, 51: 165-172. PMID: 9716938, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(98)00074-x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsAnimalsAnti-Anxiety AgentsBehavior, AddictiveCentral Nervous System StimulantsCognitionHumansIllicit DrugsMotor ActivityNicotineNicotinic AgonistsNucleus AccumbensReceptors, NicotinicRewardSelf MedicationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeSubstance-Related DisordersTobacco Use DisorderVentral Tegmental Area