Role of Lateral Hypothalamus in Acupuncture Inhibition of Cocaine Psychomotor Activity

Role of Lateral Hypothalamus in Acupuncture Inhibition of Cocaine Psychomotor Activity

Acupuncture modulates the mesolimbic dopamine (DA) system; an area implicated in drug abuse. However, the mechanism by which peripheral sensory afferents, during acupuncture stimulation, modulate this system needs further investigation. The lateral hypothalamus (LH) has been implicated in reward pro...

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Main Authors: DanBi Ahn, Han Byeol Jang, Suchan Chang, Hyung Kyu Kim, Yeonhee Ryu, Bong Hyo Lee, Sang Chan Kim, Kyle B. Bills, Scott C. Steffensen, Yu Fan, Hee Young Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
lateral hypothalamus
cocaine
acupuncture
spinohypothalamic neurons
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/11/5994

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