Activation of Extrasynaptic δ-GABAA Receptors Globally or Within the Posterior VTA Has Estrous-Dependent Effects on Alcohol Consumption and Estrous-Independent Effects on Locomotion

    September 2017 in “ Hormones and behavior ”
    Laverne C. Melón, Zachary T. Nolan, Delphine Colar … Stephen L. Boehm
    Studysummary This study found that the estrous cycle influences the effect of the δ-GABAAR agonist THIP in reducing binge drinking behavior in female mice, with receptor expression elevated during diestrus.
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