Exploring the Behavioral and Metabolic Phenotype Generated by Re-Introduction of the Ghrelin Receptor in the Ventral Tegmental Area

Exploring the Behavioral and Metabolic Phenotype Generated by Re-Introduction of the Ghrelin Receptor in the Ventral Tegmental Area

Ghrelin receptor (Ghr-R) signaling in neurons of the ventral tegmental area (VTA) can modulate dopaminergic function and the reward-related effects of both palatable foods and drugs of abuse. In this study, we re-introduced the Ghr-R in VTA neurons in Ghr-R knockout mice (Ghr-RVTA mice) to specifica...

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Main Authors: Louise J. Skov, Morten Jensen, Søren H. Christiansen, Cecilia Ratner, David P. D. Woldbye, Birgitte Holst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
ghrelin
ghrelin receptor
ventral tegmental area
energy expenditure
food anticipatory activity
stress
cocaine sensitivity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/5/914

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