Journal article
Orexin-1 receptor signaling within the lateral hypothalamus, but not bed nucleus of the stria terminalis, mediates context-induced relapse to alcohol seeking
EJ Campbell, MKRI Hill, XJ Maddern, S Jin, TY Pang, AJ Lawrence
Journal of Psychopharmacology | Published : 2020
Abstract
Background: The lateral hypothalamic orexin (hypocretin) system has a well-established role in the motivation for reward. This has particular relevance to substance use disorders since orexin-1 receptors play a critical role in alcohol-seeking behavior, acting at multiple nodes in relapse-associated networks. Aims: This study aimed to further our understanding of the role of orexin-1 receptor signaling within the lateral hypothalamus and bed nucleus of the stria terminalis, specifically in context-induced relapse to alcohol-seeking following punishment-imposed abstinence. Methods: We trained inbred male alcohol-preferring rats to self-administer alcohol in one environment or context (Context..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This work was supported by National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grants (1105741, 1159032), and a Jack Brockhoff Early Career Researcher Grant (4496-2018). AJL is a NHMRC Principal Fellow (1116930). The authors acknowledge the Victorian State Government Operational Infrastructure Scheme.