Glutamate plasticity woven through the progression to alcohol use disorder: a multi-circuit perspective [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Glutamate signaling in the brain is one of the most studied targets in the alcohol research field. Here, we report the current understanding of how the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate, its receptors, and its transporters are involved in low, episodic, and heavy alcohol use. Specific animal beh...

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Main Authors: Lara Hwa, Joyce Besheer, Thomas Kash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2017-03-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/6-298/v1