Lateral Habenula 5-HT<sub>2C</sub> Receptor Function Is Altered by Acute and Chronic Nicotine Exposures

Lateral Habenula 5-HT<sub>2C</sub> Receptor Function Is Altered by Acute and Chronic Nicotine Exposures

Serotonin (5-HT) is important in some nicotine actions in the CNS. Among all the 5-HT receptors (5-HTRs), the 5-HT<sub>2C</sub>R has emerged as a promising drug target for smoking cessation. The 5-HT<sub>2C</sub>Rs within the lateral habenula (LHb) may be crucial for nicotine...

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Main Authors: Cristiano Bombardi, Francis Delicata, Claudio Tagliavia, Annamaria Grandis, Massimo Pierucci, Antonella Marino Gammazza, Maurizio Casarrubea, Philippe De Deurwaerdère, Giuseppe Di Giovanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
Ro 60-0175
nucleus accumbens
dorsal raphe nucleus
addiction
depression
medial prefrontal cortex
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/9/4775

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