Basic and Translational Research on Proteinase-Activated Receptors: Regulation of Nicotine Reward by the Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) – Plasmin System via Proteinase-Activated Receptor 1

Nicotine, a primary component of tobacco, is one of the most abused drugs worldwide. Mesolimbic dopaminergic neurons mediate the rewarding effects of abused drugs, including nicotine. We show that the tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) – plasmin system regulates nicotine-induced reward and dopamine...

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Main Authors: Taku Nagai, Toshitaka Nabeshima, Kiyofumi Yamada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319313118