Orexin signaling in GABAergic lateral habenula neurons modulates aggressive behavior
Meghan E. Flanigan, Hossein Aleyasin, Long Li, C. Joseph Burnett, Kenny L. Chan, Katherine B. LeClair, Elizabeth K. Lucas, Bridget A. Matikainen‐Ankney, William F. Janssen, Aki Takahashi, Caroline Ménard, Madeline L. Pfau, Sam A. Golden, Sylvain Bouchard, Erin S. Calipari, , Scott J. Russo
This study shows orexin signaling in GABAergic lateral habenula neurons promotes aggression and conditioned place preference, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for reducing aggressive behaviors.
bioRxiv · Oct 21, 2019 · PreprintNeuroscience