Lateral hypothalamic orexin/hypocretin neurons: A role in reward-seeking and addiction.

Aston-Jones, Gary

Lateral hypothalamic orexin/hypocretin neurons: A role in reward-seeking and addiction. [electronic resource] - Brain research Feb 2010 - 74-90 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review

1872-6240

10.1016/j.brainres.2009.09.106 doi


Animals
Appetite Regulation--drug effects
Dopamine--physiology
Humans
Hypothalamic Area, Lateral--drug effects
Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins--physiology
Neural Pathways--drug effects
Neurons--physiology
Neuropeptides--physiology
Orexins
Reward
Substance-Related Disorders--metabolism
Ventral Tegmental Area--drug effects