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Putting a spin on the dorsal–ventral divide of the striatum by Voorn, Pieter, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J, Groenewegen, Henk J, Robbins, Trevor W, Pennartz, Cyriel M.A

“…Since its conception three decades ago, the idea that the striatum consists of a dorsal sensorimotor part and a ventral portion processing limbic information…”
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Cannabinoid and opioid modulation of social play behavior in adolescent rats: Differential behavioral mechanisms by Trezza, Viviana, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J

“…Abstract We have recently shown that the pharmacological mechanisms through which cannabinoid and opioid drugs influence social play behavior in adolescent…”
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Conditioned place preference induced by social play behavior: Parametrics, extinction, reinstatement and disruption by methylphenidate by Trezza, Viviana, Damsteegt, Ruth, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J

“…Abstract In this study, we investigated behavioral factors underlying conditioned place preference (CPP) induced by social interaction in adolescent rats. We…”
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A cannabinoid mechanism in relapse to cocaine seeking by De Vries, Taco J, Shaham, Yavin, Homberg, Judith R, Crombag, Hans, Schuurman, Karianne, Dieben, Jeanine, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J, Schoffelmeer, Anton N.M

“…Treatment of cocaine addiction is hampered by high rates of relapse even after prolonged drug abstinence. This relapse to compulsive cocaine use can be…”
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Glucocorticoid receptor antagonism disrupts the reconsolidation of social reward-related memories in rats by Achterberg, E.J Marijke, Trezza, Viviana, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J

“…Reconsolidation is the process whereby consolidated memories are destabilized upon retrieval and restabilized to persist for later use. Although the…”
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The neurobiology of social play and its rewarding value in rats by Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J., Achterberg, E.J. Marijke, Trezza, Viviana

“…•Social play behaviour is a highly rewarding social activity abundant in young animals.•Social play behaviour facilitates the development of brain and…”
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The neuropharmacology of impulsive behaviour by Pattij, Tommy, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J

“…Impulsivity is a heterogenous phenomenon encompassing several behavioural phenomena that can be dissociated neuroanatomically as well as pharmacologically…”
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The pleasures of play: pharmacological insights into social reward mechanisms by Trezza, Viviana, Baarendse, Petra J.J, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J

“…Like human children, most young mammals devote a significant amount of time and energy playing together, and social play is fun. Although social play is very…”
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Modeling autism-relevant behavioral phenotypes in rats and mice: Do ‘autistic’ rodents exist? by Servadio, Michela, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J, Trezza, Viviana

“…Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are among the most severe developmental psychiatric disorders known today, characterized by impairments in communication and…”
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Evaluating the rewarding nature of social interactions in laboratory animals by Trezza, Viviana, Campolongo, Patrizia, Vanderschuren, Louk J M J

“…Positive social interactions are essential for emotional well-being, healthy development, establishment and maintenance of adequate social structures and…”
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CaMKIIa+ neurons in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis modulate pace of natural reward seeking depending on internal state by Huijgens, Patty T., Heijkoop, Roy, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J., Lesscher, Heidi M.B., Snoeren, Eelke M.S.

“…This study aims to investigate the underlying neurobiological mechanisms that regulate natural reward seeking behaviors, specifically in the context of sexual…”
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Dissociable effects of monoamine reuptake inhibitors on distinct forms of impulsive behavior in rats by Baarendse, Petra J. J., Vanderschuren, Louk J. M. J.

“…Rationale High levels of impulsivity are a core symptom of psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, mania, personality disorders and drug addiction. The…”
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Endocannabinoids in amygdala and nucleus accumbens mediate social play reward in adolescent rats by Trezza, Viviana, Damsteegt, Ruth, Manduca, Antonia, Petrosino, Stefania, Van Kerkhof, Linda W M, Pasterkamp, R Jeroen, Zhou, Yeping, Campolongo, Patrizia, Cuomo, Vincenzo, Di Marzo, Vincenzo, Vanderschuren, Louk J M J

“…The brain endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in emotional processes. We have previously identified an important role for endocannabinoids in social…”
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Social play behavior, ultrasonic vocalizations and their modulation by morphine and amphetamine in Wistar and Sprague-Dawley rats by Manduca, Antonia, Campolongo, Patrizia, Palmery, Maura, Vanderschuren, Louk J. M. J., Cuomo, Vincenzo, Trezza, Viviana

“…Rationale Social play behavior is the most characteristic social behavior in young mammals. It is highly rewarding and crucial for proper neurobehavioral…”
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Distinct roles of the endocannabinoids anandamide and 2-arachidonoylglycerol in social behavior and emotionality at different developmental ages in rats by Manduca, Antonia, Morena, Maria, Campolongo, Patrizia, Servadio, Michela, Palmery, Maura, Trabace, Luigia, Hill, Matthew N, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J, Cuomo, Vincenzo, Trezza, Viviana

“…Abstract To date, our understanding of the relative contribution and potential overlapping roles of the endocannabinoids anandamide (AEA) and…”
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Simultaneous blockade of dopamine and noradrenaline reuptake promotes disadvantageous decision making in a rat gambling task by Baarendse, Petra J. J., Winstanley, Catharine A., Vanderschuren, Louk J. M. J.

“…Rationale The inability to make profitable long-term decisions has been implicated in several psychiatric disorders. There is emerging evidence to support a…”
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Drug Seeking Becomes Compulsive after Prolonged Cocaine Self-Administration by Louk J. M. J. Vanderschuren, Everitt, Barry J.

“…Compulsive drug use in the face of adverse consequences is a hallmark feature of addiction, yet there is little preclinical evidence demonstrating the actual…”
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Strain- and context-dependent effects of the anandamide hydrolysis inhibitor URB597 on social behavior in rats by Manduca, Antonia, Servadio, Michela, Campolongo, Patrizia, Palmery, Maura, Trabace, Luigia, Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J, Cuomo, Vincenzo, Trezza, Viviana

“…Abstract Genetic and environmental factors play an important role in the cannabinoid modulation of motivation and emotion. Therefore, the aim of the present…”
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Disrupted social development enhances the motivation for cocaine in rats by Baarendse, Petra J. J., Limpens, Jules H. W., Vanderschuren, Louk J. M. J.

“…Rationale Early social experiences are of major importance for behavioural development. In particular, social play behaviour during post-weaning development is…”
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Critical Involvement of Dopaminergic Neurotransmission in Impulsive Decision Making by van Gaalen, Marcel M., van Koten, Reinout, Schoffelmeer, Anton N.M., Vanderschuren, Louk J.M.J.

“…Impulsive decision making, apparent as intolerance for reinforcement delay, is prominent in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Commonly prescribed for…”
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