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. 2012 Jan 26;7(1):e29900. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0029900

Figure 5. Effects of AM630 on reinstatement of nicotine-seeking behavior induced by presentation of nicotine associated cues and by Nicotine priming.

Figure 5

A. Effects of pretreatment with AM630 (1.25, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg, IP H 30 min) on cue-induced reinstatement of nicotine-seeking behavior. A significant reinstatement of nicotine-seeking behavior was produced by presentation of nicotine-associated cues alone (* P<0.001). ANOVA showed that pretreatment with AM630 (1.25, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg, IP, H 30 min) did not modify cue induced reinstatement of nicotine-seeking behavior compared to vehicle (0 mg/kg) pretreatment (P>0.05). Data are expressed as means (±SEM) of the number of active and inactive lever presses during extinction (Ext); vehicle (0 mg/kg) pre-treatment and after pretreatment with AM630 (1.25, 2.5 and 5 mg). B. A significant reinstatement of nicotine-seeking was also produced by pretreatment with nicotine (0.15 mg/kg) (* P<0.001). ANOVA showed that AM630 (1.25, 2.5, 5 mg/kg, IP, H 30 min) did not modify reinstatement of nicotine-seeking behavior induced by a priming injection of 0.15 mg/kg nicotine administered 1 min before the session (P>0.05). Data are expressed as means (±SEM) of the number of active and inactive lever presses during extinction (Ext); vehicle (0 mg/kg) pre-treatment and after pretreatment with AM630 (1.25, 2.5 and 5 mg).