Entry
Name
Cocaine addiction - Microtus fortis (reed vole)
Description
Drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder in which compulsive drug-seeking and drug-taking behavior persists despite serious negative consequences.There is strong evidence that the dopaminergic system that projects from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) of the midbrain to the nucleus accumbens (NAc), and to other forebrain sites, is the major substrate of reward and reinforcement for both natural rewards and addictive drugs. Cocaine binds strongly to the dopamine-reuptake transporter, preventing the reuptake of dopamine into the nerve terminal. Because of this blocking effect, dopamine remains at high concentrations in the synapse and continues to affect adjacent neurons, producing the characteristic cocaine "high." Activated D1 receptor activates the PKA signaling pathway, and this pathway plays a critical role in mediating the behavioral responses to cocaine administration. Cocaine-induced neuroadaptations, including dopamine depletion, may underlie craving and hedonic dysregulation.
Class
Human Diseases; Substance dependence
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Organism
Microtus fortis (reed vole) [GN:
mfot ]
Gene
126508019 guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(s) subunit alpha isoform X1 [KO:K04632 ]
126512093 guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-3-like [KO:K04630 ]
126499907 guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-2 [KO:K04630 ]
126500134 guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-1 [KO:K04630 ]
126487932 guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-3 isoform X1 [KO:K04630 ]
126508777 cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 1 isoform X1 [KO:K05870 ]
126487367 cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-2 isoform X1 [KO:K04450 ]
126486506 cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3-like protein 4 isoform X1 [KO:K09048 ]
126489302 cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3-like protein 3 [KO:K09048 ]
126489793 cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3-like protein 1 isoform X1 [KO:K09048 ]
126505257 cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3-like protein 2 isoform X1 [KO:K09048 ]
126509567 cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 5 isoform X1 [KO:K09047 ]
126510543 protein phosphatase 1 regulatory subunit 1B isoform X1 [KO:K15494 ]
Compound
C00355 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine
C01161 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetate
Reference
Authors
Ron D, Jurd R
Title
The "ups and downs" of signaling cascades in addiction.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Cunha-Oliveira T, Rego AC, Oliveira CR
Title
Cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the neurotoxicity of opioid and psychostimulant drugs.
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Reference
Authors
Chen JC, Chen PC, Chiang YC
Title
Molecular mechanisms of psychostimulant addiction.
Journal
Chang Gung Med J 32:148-54 (2009)
Reference
Authors
Nestler EJ
Title
Is there a common molecular pathway for addiction?
Journal
Reference
Authors
Bowers MS, McFarland K, Lake RW, Peterson YK, Lapish CC, Gregory ML, Lanier SM, Kalivas PW
Title
Activator of G protein signaling 3: a gatekeeper of cocaine sensitization and drug seeking.
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Reference
Authors
Rahman Z, Schwarz J, Gold SJ, Zachariou V, Wein MN, Choi KH, Kovoor A, Chen CK, DiLeone RJ, Schwarz SC, Selley DE, Sim-Selley LJ, Barrot M, Luedtke RR, Self D, Neve RL, Lester HA, Simon MI, Nestler EJ
Title
RGS9 modulates dopamine signaling in the basal ganglia.
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Reference
Authors
Horger BA, Iyasere CA, Berhow MT, Messer CJ, Nestler EJ, Taylor JR
Title
Enhancement of locomotor activity and conditioned reward to cocaine by brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
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Reference
Authors
Mash DC, Pablo J, Ouyang Q, Hearn WL, Izenwasser S
Title
Dopamine transport function is elevated in cocaine users.
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Reference
Authors
McClung CA, Nestler EJ
Title
Regulation of gene expression and cocaine reward by CREB and DeltaFosB.
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Reference
Authors
McClung CA, Ulery PG, Perrotti LI, Zachariou V, Berton O, Nestler EJ
Title
DeltaFosB: a molecular switch for long-term adaptation in the brain.
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Reference
Authors
Ang E, Chen J, Zagouras P, Magna H, Holland J, Schaeffer E, Nestler EJ
Title
Induction of nuclear factor-kappaB in nucleus accumbens by chronic cocaine administration.
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Reference
Authors
Bibb JA, Chen J, Taylor JR, Svenningsson P, Nishi A, Snyder GL, Yan Z, Sagawa ZK, Ouimet CC, Nairn AC, Nestler EJ, Greengard P
Title
Effects of chronic exposure to cocaine are regulated by the neuronal protein Cdk5.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Chao J, Nestler EJ
Title
Molecular neurobiology of drug addiction.
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