Activation of dopamine D4 receptors in the nucleus accumbens shell increases motivation for palatable food and homeostatic feeding, whereas systemic blockade reduces feeding behavior in rats
Objective The nucleus accumbens shell is a key region involved in motivation and reinforcement behavior associated with the consumption of palatable foods. However, it has not been studied whether D4 dopaminergic receptors regulate homeostatic feeding and reward-dependent behaviors. The objective of this study was to e...