Matta, S G Nicotine elevates rat plasma ACTH by a central mechanism. [electronic resource] - The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics Oct 1987 - 217-26 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. ISSN: 0022-3565 Subjects--Topical Terms: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone--bloodAlkaloids--pharmacologyAnimalsAzocinesCerebral Ventricles--drug effectsCorticotropin-Releasing Hormone--pharmacologyFemaleHypothalamus--drug effectsIn Vitro TechniquesInjections, IntraventricularKineticsMaleNicotine--administration & dosagePituitary Gland, Anterior--drug effectsQuinolizinesRatsbeta-Endorphin--metabolism