Chunk #35 — DISCUSSION

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Ghrelin receptor antagonism decreases alcohol consumption and activation of perioculomotor urocortin-containing neurons.

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In conclusion, our results indicate that ghrelin, acting through the pIIIu, plays an important role in the regulation of alcohol consumption. GHSR 1a antagonists may, therefore, have the potential to be used as novel pharmacotherapies for alcoholism.