| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10838226 | Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
âºMC3/MC4 receptor agonist MTII in amygdala decreases alcohol intake. âºMC3/MC4 receptor antagonist SHU9119 also reduces alcohol intake. âºAmygdala SHU9119 effect is prolonged when hyperphagia is prevented. âºAmygdala SHU9119 increases water intake independent of food intake.
Keywords
NPYSHU9119MC4RMC3RαMSHintracerebroventricularICVAgRPPOMCCeAAmygdalagamma amino butyric acidalcohol-preferringAlcohol preferenceMTIIWater intakeMelanotan IIcentral nucleus of amygdalaalpha melanocyte stimulating hormoneAgouti-related proteinproopiomelanocortinGABAmelanocortin 3 receptormelanocortin 4 receptorNeuropeptide Y
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Authors
D.A. York, S. Boghossian, M. Park-York,