Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6274920 Neuroscience 2013 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Single unit activities were recorded from VTA in freely moving rats. ► VTA neurons responsive to social interaction all exhibited tonic excitation. ► Most VTA neurons responsive to reward were also activated during social interaction. ► PCP reduced firing activity of VTA neurons related to reward and social behaviors.
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