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Correlating behavoir and molecular endpoints indentifies IFNγ-regulated genes in the dopaminergic system after modafinil administration in mouse

ABSTRACT: The mechanisms of aciotn of modafinil continue to be poorly characterised and its potential for abuse remains controverted. The aim of this study was to further elucidate the mechanism of action of modafinil, through a potential behavioural and molecular association in the mouse. A conditioned place preference (CPP) paradigm was implemented to investigate the rewarding properties of modafinil. Whole genome expression and qRT-PCR analysis were performed on the ventral tegmental area (VTA), nucleus accumbens (NAC) and prefrontal cortex (PFC) of modafinil-treated and control animals. We used microarrays to detail gene expression in the ventral tegmental area (VTA), nucleaus accumbens (NAC) and prefrontal cortex (PFC) of the vehicle and modafinil treated animals to profile whole genome expression in the selected brain regions.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE74010 | GEO | 2015/10/15

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA298733

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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