Activation of oxytocin receptors, but not AVP V1a receptors, in the ventral tegmental area of male Syrian hamsters is essential for the reward-like properties of social interactions

Highlights • Social interaction between adult male Syrian hamsters reduces a place avoidance. • Inhibition of oxytocin receptors (OTR) in the VTA enhances a place avoidance. • Both oxytocin and AVP can activate OTRs in the VTA to reduce a place avoidance. • Activation and inhibition of AVP V1aRs in...

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Published in:Psychoneuroendocrinology 2016
Main Authors: Song, Zhimin, Borland, Johnathan M, Larkin, Tony E, O’Malley, Maureen, Albers, H. Elliott, Ph.D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Psychiatry
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Summary:Highlights • Social interaction between adult male Syrian hamsters reduces a place avoidance. • Inhibition of oxytocin receptors (OTR) in the VTA enhances a place avoidance. • Both oxytocin and AVP can activate OTRs in the VTA to reduce a place avoidance. • Activation and inhibition of AVP V1aRs in the VTA do not alter place preference/avoidance.
ISSN:0306-4530
DOI:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2016.09.001