Galanin-3 Receptor Antagonism by SNAP 37889 Reduces Motivation to Self-administer Alcohol and Attenuates Cue-Induced Reinstatement of Alcohol-Seeking in iP Rats

• Main Authors: Belinda L. Ash (Author), Tim Quach (Author), Spencer J. Williams (Author), Andrew J. Lawrence (Author), Elvan Djouma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract.: The neuropeptide galanin has a role in promoting alcohol consumption and general feeding behavior. The galanin-3 receptor (GALR3) subtype is implicated in modulating the consumption of alcohol and has therefore been identified as a potential target for new pharmacotherapies to treat alcoh...