Comparison of levels of alcohol consumption and of alcohol preference in transgenic mice used
| Mouse lines | Alcohol intake (g/kg/24 h) | Alcohol preference (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1-eGFP | 4.90 ± 0.50 | 27.88 ± 3.49 | n = 11 |
| D1-Cre/DsRed | 16.08 ± 1.23 *** | 53.69 ± 3.48 ### | n = 17 |
| D2-Cre/DsRed | 15.88 ± 0.75 a | 57.52 ± 1.97 b | n = 19 |
All mice were exposed to alcohol using the intermittent access to 20% alcohol two-bottle choice drinking procedure.
↵***p < 0.001, D1-Cre/DsRed versus D1-eGFP mice for alcohol intake;
↵ ### p < 0.001, D1-Cre/DsRed versus D1-eGFP mice for alcohol preference.
↵ a No significant difference (p > 0.05) in alcohol intake between D1-Cre/DsRed and D2Cre/DsRed mice.
↵ b No significant difference (p > 0.05) in alcohol preference between D1-Dre/DsRed and D2-Cre/DsRed mice.