Neurotensin (NTS) is a neuropeptide neurotransmitter expressed in the central and
peripheral nervous systems. Many studies over the years have revealed a number of roles …

Central amygdala (CeA) neurons that produce corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) regulate
anxiety and fear learning. These CeA CRF neurons release GABA and several …

Neurotensin (NT) is a 13-amino acid neuropeptide widely distributed in the CNS that has
been involved in the pathophysiology of many neural and psychiatric disorders. There are …

Adolescent alcohol exposure increases the risk of developing alcohol use disorders (AUDs),
yet the mechanisms responsible for this vulnerability remain largely unknown. One potential …

Stress during postnatal development is associated with an increased risk for depression,
anxiety disorders, and substance abuse later in life, almost as if mental illness is able to be …

Dental care–related fear and anxiety (DFA) is prevalent, affects oral health care utilization,
and is related to poor oral health and decreased quality of life. In addition to learned and …

We previously reported that a non‐selective pharmacological blockade of neurotensin
receptors in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) decreases methamphetamine (METH) self …

The neuropeptide neurotensin (NT) elicits numerous pharmacological effects through three
different receptors (NTSR1, NTSR2, and NTSR3 also called sortilin). Pharmacological …

Neurotensin is an endogenous tridecapeptide that can be found in both central and
peripheral nervous systems. Under normal physiological conditions, neurotensin is involved …

Despite the discovery of gene variants linked to memory performance, understanding the
genetic basis of adult human memory remains a challenge. Here, we devised an …