Cocaine-induced sensitization and glutamate plasticity in the nucleus accumbens core: effects of sex

Abstract Background The development and persistence of addiction is mediated in part by drug-induced alterations in nucleus accumbens (NAc) function. AMPA-type glutamate receptors (AMPARs) provide the main source of excitatory drive to the NAc and enhancements in transmission of calcium-permeable AM...

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Main Authors: Amanda M. Catalfio, Tracy L. Fetterly, Allison M. Nieto, Terry E. Robinson, Carrie R. Ferrario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-023-00525-8