Neuropeptide Y Signaling in the Central Nucleus of Amygdala Regulates Alcohol‐Drinking and Anxiety‐Like Behaviors of Alcohol‐Preferring Rats

Abstract

These results suggest that NPY infusion may increase the expression of endogenous NPY in the CeA, which is most likely attributable to an increase in CaMK IV-dependent CREB phosphorylation and this molecular mechanism may be involved in regulating anxiety and alcohol drinking behaviors of P rats.