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MicroRNA expression in the prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens, and peripheral blood serum of adult male rats following heroin self-administration

ABSTRACT: We report the microRNAs differentially expressed in the prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens, or serum exosomes of adult male rats that self-administered 0.075 mg/kg/infusion of heroin for 10 days in 6 hour daily sessions.

ORGANISM(S): Rattus norvegicus

PROVIDER: GSE270214 | GEO | 2026/06/16

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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