Oral Self-Administration Of EtOH In Transgenic Mice Lacking Beta-Endorphin

EtOH modifies the production and/or release of endogenous opioid peptides, including -endorphin (Gianoulakis, 2004; Przewlocka et al., 1994; Schulz et al., 1980). Opioids subsequently influence the reinforcing properties of EtOH and the development of alcoholism (Terenius, 1996; Van Ree, 1996). In t...

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Main Authors: Stephani Allen, Kevin Karwan, Ashley Holloway, Sydney B. Williams, Judith E. Grisel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Appalachian State University Honors College 2007-01-01
Series:Impulse: The Premier Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal
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Online Access:http://impulse.appstate.edu/sites/impulse.appstate.edu/files/2007-9-14-williams.pdf