Publications

Reward learning requires activity of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in the central amygdala

Valence of emotion (i.e., the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation) is essential to choose between two main behavioral strategies, approach or withdrawal. Many of these behaviors can be modified by experience. The amygdala is a key component of the brain emotional system; however, an understanding of how various emotions are differentially processed in the amygdala has yet to be achieved.We report that matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9, extracellularly ...