Expression data from the basolateral amygdala of Long-Evans rats with a history of limited intermittent sucrose snacks

ABSTRACT: To study the molecular mediators of naturally rewarding effects of palatable food we used a model of palatable “snacking” (Ulrich-Lai et al., 2007) in which rats are given chronic, brief access to a limited amount of sucrose solution (30%). Single housed, male Long-Evans rats (250g) (n=12 per group) from Harlan Labs (Indianapolis, IN) received normal rat chow (Harlan Teklad) and water ad libitum for the duration of the experiment. After a one-week period of acclimation, rats were randomly assigned to drink treatment groups of either 30% sucrose solution or water. Rats received a 14-day regimen of twice daily (9:30 and 15:30) brief (maximum of 30 minutes) limited (up to 4 mL) access of their assigned drink solution. Drink solutions were delivered via a graduated sipper placed onto

ORGANISM(S): Rattus norvegicus

SUBMITTER: Anne Christiansen 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-20344 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress