Journal article
A role for corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) in ethanol consumption, sensitivity, and reward as revealed by CRF-deficient mice
Abstract
Rationale. Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) plays an integral role in mediating stress responses and anxiety. However, little is known regarding the role of CRF in ethanol consumption, a behavior often associated with stress and anxiety in humans.Objective. The present study sought to determine the role of CRF in ethanol consumption, locomotor sensitivity and reward by examining these behaviors in C57BL/6J × 129S mice with a targeted …
Authors
Olive FM; Mehmert KK; Koenig HN; Camarini R; Kim JA; Nannini MA; Ou CJ; Hodge CW
Journal
Psychopharmacology, Vol. 165, No. 2, pp. 181–187
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
January 2003
DOI
10.1007/s00213-002-1248-2
ISSN
0033-3158