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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2008-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pharmacological Sciences |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319313118 |