behavior/neurological
• in response to cocaine, mice exhibit a blunted increase in locomotor activity compared to control mice
• the effect of amphetamine on locomotor activity is absent
• however, sensitization to cocaine or amphetamines is normal
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• stimulant-induced conditioned place preference does not occur
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homeostasis/metabolism
• following acute but not repeated exposure to cocaine, mice exhibit a blunted increase in extracellular dopamine levels compared to wild-type mice
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