Peripheral afferent mechanisms underlying acupuncture inhibition of cocaine behavioral effects in rats.

Peripheral afferent mechanisms underlying acupuncture inhibition of cocaine behavioral effects in rats.

Administration of cocaine increases locomotor activity by enhancing dopamine transmission. To explore the peripheral mechanisms underlying acupuncture treatment for drug addiction, we developed a novel mechanical acupuncture instrument (MAI) for objective mechanical stimulation. The aim of this stud...

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Main Authors: Seol Ah Kim, Bong Hyo Lee, Jong Han Bae, Kwang Joong Kim, Scott C Steffensen, Yeon-Hee Ryu, Joong Woo Leem, Chae Ha Yang, Hee Young Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3832370?pdf=render

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