Modulation of Neuropeptide Y and Y1 Receptor Expression in the Amygdala by Fluctuations in the Brain Content of Neuroactive Steroids During Ethanol Drinking Discontinuation in Y1R/LacZ Transgenic Mice

November 2007 in “ Journal of Neurochemistry ”

Carola Eva, Paolo Mele, Devis Collura, Antonella Nai, Maria Giuseppina Pisu, Mariangela Serra, Giovanni Biggio

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