Cristina Núñez

Differential role of dopamine D3 receptor through balanced modulation of Akt/mTOR and ERK1/2 activity in the reactivation of cocaine rewarding memories evoked by psychological versus physiological stress

This study investigates how D3 receptor antagonists modulate Akt/mTOR and ERK1/2 pathways in response to different stressors during cocaine relapse.

Distinct regulation of dopamine D3 receptor in the basolateral amygdala and dentate gyrus during the reinstatement of cocaine CPP induced by drug priming and social stress

This study examines how D3 receptor signaling in the BLA and DG influences cocaine relapse triggered by drug priming or social stress, showing differential effects on mTOR pathway activation and dopamine transporter levels.