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  • Molecular Psychiatry

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  • The dorsomedial striatum (DMS) integrates various inputs and is crucial for motivated and inhibitory behaviors.
  • Serotonin neurons from the dorsal raphe nucleus innervate the DMS, expressing numerous serotonin receptor subtypes, including the serotonin 1B receptor (5-HT1BR).
  • Previous studies suggest 5-HT1BR influences DMS physiology, plasticity, and reward-related behaviors like impulsivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the in vivo effects of 5-HT1BR on DMS medium spiny neurons (MSNs) during reward-seeking and waiting behaviors.
  • To examine calcium activity in DMS MSNs of mice lacking functional 5-HT1BRs.
  • To understand the behavioral state-specific role of serotonin in the DMS.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a genetic 5-HT1BR loss-of-function mouse model.
  • Employed in vivo calcium imaging to monitor individual DMS MSN activity.
  • Assessed neuronal activity during operant tasks involving action, reward, and waiting periods.

Main Results:

  • Mice lacking 5-HT1BRs exhibited altered MSN calcium activity depending on the behavioral state.
  • Significantly increased inhibition of MSN calcium activity was observed during reward delivery.
  • Conversely, more MSNs showed excitatory calcium responses during the delay period (waiting).

Conclusions:

  • Serotonin, acting through 5-HT1BRs, may recruit MSN activity during rewards and inhibit it during waiting.
  • These findings underscore the importance of in vivo studies for understanding DMS serotonin function.
  • Serotonin modulates the DMS in a behavior-dependent manner, explaining context-dependent behavioral effects.