Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs 11300741

Influence of rostromedial tegmental nucleus GABA neurons in opioid use disorder

Research project awarded by the Veterans Affairs (VA) Oklahoma City VA Medical Center to study the role of GABA neurons in opioid use disorder, focusing on aging and substance use in veterans using various scientific techniques in mice.

Description

This project focuses on studying the influence of GABA neurons in the rostromedial tegmental nucleus on opioid use disorder, with a particular emphasis on aging and substance use interactions in veterans. The research involves electrophysiology, behavioral studies, and molecular techniques in mice, including aged mice, to identify potential therapeutic targets.

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