The interpeduncular nucleus blunts the rewarding effect of nicotine
Joachim Jehl, Maria Ciscato, Éléonore Vicq, Nicolas Guyon, Gabrielle Dejean de la Bâtie, Sarah Mondoloni, Jacinthe Frangieh, Monir Mohayyaei, Claire Nguyen, Stéphanie Pons, Uwe Maskos, Jean‐Pierre Hardelin, Fabio Marti, Pierre‐Jean Corringer, Philippe Fauré, Alexandre Mourot
This study shows that the interpeduncular nucleus (IPN) regulates nicotine reward by modulating VTA neuron activity through β4-containing nAChRs.
Neuron · Jun 1, 2025Peer-reviewedNeuroscience