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Alpha-2 Agonist And Fentanyl Reinforcement Interactions In Male And Female Sprague Dawley Rats, Angeline Lopez, Allison Ortiz, Matthew L. Banks Jan 2025

Alpha-2 Agonist And Fentanyl Reinforcement Interactions In Male And Female Sprague Dawley Rats, Angeline Lopez, Allison Ortiz, Matthew L. Banks

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In the two studies that I participated in, a behavioral economic demand curve and choice procedure, we assessed whether two alpha-2 adrenergic agonists (i.e., xylazine, clonidine, and lofexidine) altered fentanyl reinforcement in male and female sprague dawley rats. We hypothesized that xylazine and clonidine would enhance fentanyl reinforcement in a proportion-dependent manner. Lofexidine interactions with fentanyl were more difficult to predict. The data showed that xylazine did not enhance fentanyl reinforcement. Furthermore, these results were consistent with those of clonidine and lofexidine. In opposition to xylazine, clonidine and lofexidine are approved for human use for antinociception, reduction of blood pressure, …


Fentanyl And Methamphetamine Mixture Interactions On Drug Choice In Male And Female Sprague Dawley Rats, Voisava Bokciu, Nick Heslep, Allison Ortiz, Matthew L. Banks Phd Jan 2024

Fentanyl And Methamphetamine Mixture Interactions On Drug Choice In Male And Female Sprague Dawley Rats, Voisava Bokciu, Nick Heslep, Allison Ortiz, Matthew L. Banks Phd

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Effects Of Mef2c Gene On Alcohol Tolerance, Oscar Bermejo-Mcgee, Alanna Morgan, Jennifer Wolstenholme Phd Jan 2024

Effects Of Mef2c Gene On Alcohol Tolerance, Oscar Bermejo-Mcgee, Alanna Morgan, Jennifer Wolstenholme Phd

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