Long-lasting mechanical hypersensitivity and CRF receptor type-1 neuron activation in the BNST following adolescent ethanol exposure.
Natalia B BertagnaLisa WilsonConnor K BaileyFábio Cardoso CruzLucas Albrechet-SouzaTiffany A WillsPublished in: Alcohol, clinical & experimental research (2023)
Our results support the conclusion that intermittent ethanol exposure can induce mechanical hypersensitivity, potentially through the activation of BNST CRFR1 neurons. These findings provide a basis for future studies aimed at evaluating specific subpopulations of BNST neurons and their contribution to pain in individuals with a history of alcohol use.