Table 2.

Transient overexpression of αCaMKII in the NAcc core or regions adjacent to the NAcc does not enhance amphetamine-induced locomotion

GroupDay 4 PIDay 8 PIDay 12 PIDay 16 PIDay 20 PIDay 27 PIDay 34 PI
NAcc core αCaMKII (n = 6)1396 (±98)1136 (±47)1149 (±63)1268 (±104)1220 (±97)1401 (±80)1516 (±141)
NAcc core control (n = 5)1319 (±181)1130 (±132)1048 (±77)1356 (±154)1281 (±124)1359 (±148)1380 (±121)
Adjacent NAcc αCaMKII (n = 5)1077 (±72)1284 (±77)1105 (±124)1117 (±47)1180 (±113)1136 (±89)1121 (±94)
  • Data are shown as described in Table 1. The ANOVA revealed only a significant effect of time. Rats in the Adjacent NAcc αCaMKII group received infusions of HSV-αCaMKII in sites medial, lateral, or rostral to the NAcc. PI, Postinfection.