Galanin-3 Receptor Antagonism by SNAP 37889 Reduces Motivation to Self-administer Alcohol and Attenuates Cue-Induced Reinstatement of Alcohol-Seeking in iP Rats

Abstract.: The neuropeptide galanin has a role in promoting alcohol consumption and general feeding behavior. The galanin-3 receptor (GALR3) subtype is implicated in modulating the consumption of alcohol and has therefore been identified as a potential target for new pharmacotherapies to treat alcoh...

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Main Authors: Belinda L. Ash, Tim Quach, Spencer J. Williams, Andrew J. Lawrence, Elvan Djouma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319301446