The vagus nerve mediates the suppressing effects of peripherally administered oxytocin on methamphetamine self-administration and seeking in rats

The neuropeptide oxytocin has emerged as a promising pharmacotherapy for methamphetamine (METH) addiction, and clinical trials of intranasal oxytocin are underway. However, there is debate as to how peripherally administered oxytocin alters brain signalling to modulate addiction processes. Interesti...

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Published in:	Neuropsychopharmacology (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 46; no. 2; pp. 297 - 304
Main Authors:	Everett, Nicholas A, Turner, Anita J, Costa, Priscila A, Baracz, Sarah J, Cornish, Jennifer L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Nature Publishing Group 01-01-2021 Springer International Publishing
Subjects:	Addictions Animals Central Nervous System Stimulants Clinical trials Drug therapy Drug-Seeking Behavior Extinction, Psychological Female Food intake Male Methamphetamine Oxytocin Rats Rats, Sprague-Dawley Reinstatement Rodents Self Administration Surgery Vagotomy Vagus Nerve Withdrawal
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