The persistent effects of predator odor stressor enhance interoceptive sensitivity to alcohol through GABA-A receptor adaptations in the prelimbic cortex in male, but not female rats
Ryan E. Tyler, Maya N Bluitt, Kalynn J. Van Voorhies, Wen Liu, Sarah N. Magee, Elisabeth R. Pitrolo, Victoria L. Cordero, Laura C. Ornelas, Caroline G Krieman, Brooke N. Bender, Alejandro M. Mosera, Joyce Besheer
This study shows that predator odor stress increases male rats' sensitivity to alcohol via GABAA receptor changes in the prelimbic cortex, but not in females.
bioRxiv · Oct 30, 2024 · PreprintNeuroscience