Neuropeptide FF potentiates the behavioral sensitization to amphetamine and alters the levels of neurotransmitters in the medial prefrontal cortex

Jin Chung Chen, Jihn Yih Li, Kai Wen Liang, Yi Kung Huang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We have demonstrated that chronic administration of neuropeptide FF (NPFF) into the lateral ventricle potentiated the behavioral sensitization to amphetamine. Further, the treatment with NPFF decreased the levels of serotonin, and increased the glutamate and GABA content in the medial prefrontal cortex of amphetamine-sensitized rats. The results suggest that NPFF may modulate the neuronal process of amphetamine addiction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)220-224
Number of pages5
JournalBrain Research
Volume816
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 01 1999

Keywords

  • Amphetamine
  • Drug addiction
  • Glutamate
  • Medial prefrontal cortex
  • Neuropeptide FF
  • Serotonin

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