Skip to main content
Sonia Tucci

Dr Sonia Tucci
PGDip MD MSc PhD

Research outputs

What type of research output do you want to show?

2021

2019

2017

Changes in appearance and desire across the ovulatory cycle

Tucci, S. A., Kirtley, M., & Koyama, N. F. (2017). Changes in appearance and desire across the ovulatory cycle. In British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarcheology. John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.

Conference Paper

Online tests in the learning process: Strategy, examples, grades and challenges

Limniou, M., Tucci, S., Hands, C., & Downes, J. J. (2017). Online tests in the learning process: Strategy, examples, grades and challenges. In Focus on Educational Research Practices Challenges and Perspectives (pp. 1-23).

Chapter

2016

Adaptive Problem of Detecting Kinship

Tucci, S. (2016). Adaptive Problem of Detecting Kinship. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1-5). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_1541-1

DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_1541-1
Chapter

2014

Fluctuations of appetite and food intake during the menstrual cycle

Tucci, S. A. (2014). Fluctuations of appetite and food intake during the menstrual cycle. In HANDBOOK OF DIET AND NUTRITION IN THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE, PERICONCEPTION AND FERTILITY (pp. 189-205). doi:10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_12

DOI
10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_12
Chapter

2013

Stigmatisation of a Formerly Obese Young Female

Tucci, S. A., Boyland, E. J., Halford, J. C. G., & Harrold, J. A. (2013). Stigmatisation of a Formerly Obese Young Female. OBESITY FACTS, 6(5), 433-442. doi:10.1159/000355713

DOI
10.1159/000355713
Journal article

Effects of female sex hormones on appetite and food intake

Tucci, S. A. (2013). Effects of female sex hormones on appetite and food intake. In Menstrual Cycle Signs and Symptoms Psychological Behavioral Changes and Abnormalities (pp. 95-119).

Chapter

Fluctuations of appetite and food intake during the menstrual cycle

Tucci, S. A. (2013). Fluctuations of appetite and food intake during the menstrual cycle. In V. R. Preedy (Ed.), In Diet and Nutrition in the Menstrual Cycle, Conception and Fertility (pp. 0). London: Wageningen Academic Publisher.

Chapter

2011

Experimental study to investigate the impact of a patented herb extract formulation Yerbe Maté, Guarana and Damiana (YGD; Zotrim®) on food intake and appetite ratings in women

Hughes, G., O'Shiel, K., Quinn, E., Williams, N., Boyland, E. J., Tucci, S., . . . Halford, J. C. G. (2011). Experimental study to investigate the impact of a patented herb extract formulation Yerbe Maté, Guarana and Damiana (YGD; Zotrim®) on food intake and appetite ratings in women. Appetite, 57(2), 550. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2011.05.048

DOI
10.1016/j.appet.2011.05.048
Journal article

Phytochemicals for the control of human appetite and body weight

Tucci, S. A., Boyland, E. J., & Halford, J. C. (2011). Phytochemicals for the control of human appetite and body weight. In Appetite Regulation Role in Disease and Control (pp. 171-216).

Chapter

Phytochemicals for the control of human appetite and body weight

Tucci, S. A., Boyland, E. J., & Halford, J. C. (2011). Phytochemicals for the control of human appetite and body weight. In Nutrition and Diet Research Appetite and Weight Loss (pp. 1-47).

Chapter

Effects of oral contraceptives on intake of snack food items

Tucci, S. A., Parkes, R., McCann, L., Boyland, E. J., Harrold, J. A., & Halford, J. C. G. (2011). Effects of oral contraceptives on intake of snack food items. Obesity Reviews, 12(supple), 139.

Journal article

Experimental study to investigate the impact of a patented herb extract formulation Yerba Mate, Guarana and Damiana (YGD; Zotrim) on food intake and appetite ratings in women

Hughes, G., O'Sheil, K., Quinn, E., Williams, N., Boyland, E., Tucci, A., . . . Tucci, S. (2011). Experimental study to investigate the impact of a patented herb extract formulation Yerba Mate, Guarana and Damiana (YGD; Zotrim) on food intake and appetite ratings in women. Appetite, 57, s22.

Journal article

Losing weight does not improve how females judge female counterparts

Tucci, S. A., Boyland, E. J., Harrold, J. A., & Halford, J. C. G. (2011). Losing weight does not improve how females judge female counterparts. Obesity Reviews, 12(supple), 78-79.

Journal article

2010

Oral contraceptive effects on food choice during the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle. A laboratory based study

Tucci, S. A., Murphy, L. E., Boyland, E. J., Dye, L., & Halford, J. C. G. (2010). Oral contraceptive effects on food choice during the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle. A laboratory based study. APPETITE, 55(3), 388-392. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2010.06.005

DOI
10.1016/j.appet.2010.06.005
Journal article

Phytochemicals for the control of human appetite and body weight

Tucci, S. A., Boyland, E. J., & Halford, J. C. (2010). Phytochemicals for the control of human appetite and body weight.

Book

Addiction and pain: cannabinoid and opioid interactions.

Tucci, S. (2010). Addiction and pain: cannabinoid and opioid interactions.. Current drug targets, 11(4), 392. doi:10.2174/138945010790980286

DOI
10.2174/138945010790980286
Journal article

Efecto de los comerciales de televisión en la escogencia y consumo de alimentos en los niños

Tucci, S. A. (2010). Efecto de los comerciales de televisión en la escogencia y consumo de alimentos en los niños. Revista de la Sociedad Venezolana de Endocrinologia y Metabolismo, 8(1), 11-18.

Journal article

Experimental study to investigate the impact of a patented herb extract formulation Yerba Mate, Guarana and Damiana (YGD; Zotrim®) and an inulin-based soluble fermentable fibre product (Fibresure®) on food intake and appetite ratings in women

Harrold, J. A., Hughes, G., O'Shiel, K., Williams, N., Boyland, E. J., Tucci, S., & Halford, J. C. G. (2010). Experimental study to investigate the impact of a patented herb extract formulation Yerba Mate, Guarana and Damiana (YGD; Zotrim®) and an inulin-based soluble fermentable fibre product (Fibresure®) on food intake and appetite ratings in women. Obesity Reviews, S1, T4: PO 449.

Journal article

Phytochemicals in the control of human appetite and body weight

Tucci, S. A., Boyland, E. J., & Halford, J. C. (2010). Phytochemicals in the control of human appetite and body weight. International Journal of Medical and Biological Frontiers, 16(1/2), 141-188.

Journal article

The role of lipid and carbohydrate digestive enzyme inhibitors in the management of obesity: a review of current and emerging therapeutic agents

Tucci, S. (2010). The role of lipid and carbohydrate digestive enzyme inhibitors in the management of obesity: a review of current and emerging therapeutic agents. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, Volume 3, 125-143. doi:10.2147/dmso.s7005

DOI
10.2147/dmso.s7005
Journal article

2009

[Influence of premenstrual syndrome and oral contraceptive effects on food choice during the follicular and luteal phase of the menstrual cycle].

Tucci, S. A., Murphy, L. E., Boyland, E. J., & Halford, J. C. (2009). [Influence of premenstrual syndrome and oral contraceptive effects on food choice during the follicular and luteal phase of the menstrual cycle].. Endocrinologia y nutricion : organo de la Sociedad Espanola de Endocrinologia y Nutricion, 56(4), 170-175. doi:10.1016/s1575-0922(09)70981-7

DOI
10.1016/s1575-0922(09)70981-7
Journal article

Peptides involved in appetite modulation

Tucci, S. A., & Kirkham, T. C. (2009). Peptides involved in appetite modulation. Unknown Journal, (31), 1-20.

Journal article

2008

Media influences on body satisfaction in female students.

Tucci, S., & Peters, J. (2008). Media influences on body satisfaction in female students.. Psicothema, 20(4), 521-524.

Journal article

Grelina en regulación del apetito y papel en la obesidad y trastornos alimentarios. Abordajes terapéuticos

Tucci, S. (2008). Grelina en regulación del apetito y papel en la obesidad y trastornos alimentarios. Abordajes terapéuticos. Rev Venez Endocrinol Metab, 6(2), 18-26. Retrieved from http://www.svem.org.ve/

Journal article

Media Influences on Disordered Eating and Body Satisfaction in Female Students

Tucci, S., & Peters, J. (2008). Media Influences on Disordered Eating and Body Satisfaction in Female Students. Psicothema, 20(4), 521-524. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Journal article

2007

Improvement of the temporal resolution of brain microdialysis: sampling in seconds

Hernandez, L., Rossell, S., Tucci, S., Paredes, D., & Rada, P. (2007). Improvement of the temporal resolution of brain microdialysis: sampling in seconds. In B. Westerink, & T. Cremers (Eds.), Handbook of Microdialysis: Methods, Applications and Perspectives (Vol. 16, pp. 267-277). Groeningen: University of Groeningen.

Chapter

2006

Chapter 3.3 Improvement of the temporal resolution of brain microdialysis: sampling in seconds

Hernández, L., Rossell, S., Tucci, S., Paredes, D., & Rada, P. (2006). Chapter 3.3 Improvement of the temporal resolution of brain microdialysis: sampling in seconds. Elsevier. doi:10.1016/s1569-7339(06)16015-4

DOI
10.1016/s1569-7339(06)16015-4
Book

Therapeutic potential of targeting the endocannabinoids: Implications for the treatment of obesity, metabolic syndrome, drug abuse and smoking cessation

Tucci, S. A., Halford, J. C. G., Harrold, J. A., & Kirkham, T. C. (2006). Therapeutic potential of targeting the endocannabinoids: Implications for the treatment of obesity, metabolic syndrome, drug abuse and smoking cessation. CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 13(22), 2669-2680. doi:10.2174/092986706778201512

DOI
10.2174/092986706778201512
Journal article

Endocannabinoids in appetite control and the treatment of obesity.

Kirkham, T. C., & Tucci, S. A. (2006). Endocannabinoids in appetite control and the treatment of obesity.. CNS & neurological disorders drug targets, 5(3), 272-292. doi:10.2174/187152706777452272

DOI
10.2174/187152706777452272
Journal article

Amygdalar and hypothalamic mechanisms of conditioned taste aversion

Avendaño, A., Ramos, M. E., Tucci, S., Rada, P., Paredes, D., & Hernández, L. (2006). Amygdalar and hypothalamic mechanisms of conditioned taste aversion. In Monitoring Molecules in Neuroscience. Cagliary: Gonzalez-Mora, J., Borges, R. and Mas, M.

Conference Paper

Antagonismo del sistema endocanabinoide: implicaciones en el tratamiento de la obesidad, sindrome metabólico y adición a drogas

Tucci, S., & Kirkham, T. (2006). Antagonismo del sistema endocanabinoide: implicaciones en el tratamiento de la obesidad, sindrome metabólico y adición a drogas. Revista de la Sociedad Venezolana de Endocrinologia y Metabolismo, 4(2), 3-13.

Journal article

Therapeutic potential of targeting the endocannabinoids: Implications for the treatment of obesity, metabolic syndrome, drug abuse and smoking cessation

Tucci, S. A., Halford, J. C. G., Harrold, J. A., & Kirkham, T. C. (2006). Therapeutic potential of targeting the endocannabinoids: Implications for the treatment of obesity, metabolic syndrome, drug abuse and smoking cessation. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 13(22), 2669-2680.

Journal article

2005

Cannabinoids and ghrelin have both central and peripheral metabolic and cardiac effects via AMP-activated protein kinase.

Kola, B., Hubina, E., Tucci, S. A., Kirkham, T. C., Garcia, E. A., Mitchell, S. E., . . . Korbonits, M. (2005). Cannabinoids and ghrelin have both central and peripheral metabolic and cardiac effects via AMP-activated protein kinase.. The Journal of biological chemistry, 280(26), 25196-25201. doi:10.1074/jbc.c500175200

DOI
10.1074/jbc.c500175200
Journal article

Eating stimulated by intra-PVN infusion of the endocannabinoid 2-AG is reversed by opioid receptor blockade

Kirkham, T. C., Rogers, E. K., & Tucci, S. (2005). Eating stimulated by intra-PVN infusion of the endocannabinoid 2-AG is reversed by opioid receptor blockade. Society for Neuroscience 35th Annual Meeting, -, 533.15.

Journal article

Ghrelin and cannabinoid effects on food intake and energy metabolism are via AMPK both in the hypothalamus and in the peripheral tissues

Kola, B., Hubina, E., Tucci, S., Kirkham, T., Hawley, S., Hardie, G. D., . . . Korbonits, M. (2005). Ghrelin and cannabinoid effects on food intake and energy metabolism are via AMPK both in the hypothalamus and in the peripheral tissues. The Endocrine Society¿s 87th Annual Meeting, -, 2-24.

Journal article

Ghrelin and cannabinoid interactions on food intake

Korbonits, M., Tucci, S. A., Rogers, E. K., & Kirkham, T. C. (2005). Ghrelin and cannabinoid interactions on food intake. Endocrine Abstracts, 9, OC23.

Journal article

Stimulation of eating in healthy volunteers following acute oromucosal administration of 9Δ- THC

Townson, A. L., Tucci, S. A., Rogers, E. K., & Kirkham, T. C. (2005). Stimulation of eating in healthy volunteers following acute oromucosal administration of 9Δ- THC. Second European Workshop on Cannabinoid Research, -.

Journal article

2004

Effects of nicotine and a cannabinoid receptor agonist on negative contrast: distinction between anxiety and disappointment?

Genn, R. F., Tucci, S., Parikh, S., & File, S. E. (2004). Effects of nicotine and a cannabinoid receptor agonist on negative contrast: distinction between anxiety and disappointment?. Psychopharmacology, 177(1-2), 93-99. doi:10.1007/s00213-004-1932-5

DOI
10.1007/s00213-004-1932-5
Journal article

Unconditioned and conditioned anxiogenic effects of the cannabinoid receptor agonist CP 55,940 in the social interaction test.

Genn, R. F., Tucci, S., Marco, E. M., Viveros, M. P., & File, S. E. (2004). Unconditioned and conditioned anxiogenic effects of the cannabinoid receptor agonist CP 55,940 in the social interaction test.. Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 77(3), 567-573. doi:10.1016/j.pbb.2003.12.019

DOI
10.1016/j.pbb.2003.12.019
Journal article

Interacciones entre el sistema canabinoide y apetito: nuevos horizontes en el manejo de la obesidad

Tucci, S., & Kirkham, T. C. (2004). Interacciones entre el sistema canabinoide y apetito: nuevos horizontes en el manejo de la obesidad. Revista de la Sociedad Venezolana de Endocrinologia, 2(3), 2-9.

Journal article

Involvement of CB1 cannabinoid receptors in ghrelin orexigenic effects

Tucci, S. A., Korbonits, M., Rogers, E. K., Townson, A. L., & Kirkham, T. C. (2004). Involvement of CB1 cannabinoid receptors in ghrelin orexigenic effects. Society for Neuroscience. 34th Annual Meeting, -, 147.11.

Journal article

2003

Dietary restriction and nicotine can reduce anxiety in female rats.

Genn, R. F., Tucci, S., Edwards, J. E., & File, S. E. (2003). Dietary restriction and nicotine can reduce anxiety in female rats.. Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 28(7), 1257-1263. doi:10.1038/sj.npp.1300168

DOI
10.1038/sj.npp.1300168
Journal article

Glutamate release in the nucleus accumbens is involved in behavioral depression during the PORSOLT swim test.

Rada, P., Moreno, S. A., Tucci, S., Gonzalez, L. E., Harrison, T., Chau, D. T., . . . Hernandez, L. (2003). Glutamate release in the nucleus accumbens is involved in behavioral depression during the PORSOLT swim test.. Neuroscience, 119(2), 557-565. doi:10.1016/s0306-4522(03)00162-3

DOI
10.1016/s0306-4522(03)00162-3
Journal article

A brain microdialysis study on 5-HT release in freely moving rat lines selectively bred for differential 5-HT1A receptor function.

Gonzalez, L. E., Parada, M. A., Tucci, S., Teneud, L., Overstreet, D. H., & Hernandez, L. (2003). A brain microdialysis study on 5-HT release in freely moving rat lines selectively bred for differential 5-HT1A receptor function.. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas, 36(2), 263-267. doi:10.1590/s0100-879x2003000200014

DOI
10.1590/s0100-879x2003000200014
Journal article

Age-associated sex differences in response to food deprivation in two animal tests of anxiety.

Genn, R. F., Tucci, S. A., Thomas, A., Edwards, J. E., & File, S. E. (2003). Age-associated sex differences in response to food deprivation in two animal tests of anxiety.. Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews, 27(1-2), 155-161. doi:10.1016/s0149-7634(03)00017-4

DOI
10.1016/s0149-7634(03)00017-4
Journal article

Anxiolytic and anxiogenic effects of the cannabinoid CB1 receptor agonist CP 55,940 in animal tests of anxiety

Genn, R. F., Tucci, S., Marco, E. M., Viveros, M. P., & File, S. E. (2003). Anxiolytic and anxiogenic effects of the cannabinoid CB1 receptor agonist CP 55,940 in animal tests of anxiety. J Psychopharmacol, 17, A27.

Journal article

Corticotropin releasing factor antagonist, alpha-helical CRF(9-41), reverses nicotine-induced conditioned, but not unconditioned, anxiety.

Tucci, S., Cheeta, S., Seth, P., & File, S. E. (2003). Corticotropin releasing factor antagonist, alpha-helical CRF(9-41), reverses nicotine-induced conditioned, but not unconditioned, anxiety.. Psychopharmacology, 167(3), 251-256. doi:10.1007/s00213-003-1403-4

DOI
10.1007/s00213-003-1403-4
Journal article

Do different mechanisms underlie two anxiogenic effects of systemic nicotine?

Tucci, S., Genn, R. F., Marco, E., & File, S. E. (2003). Do different mechanisms underlie two anxiogenic effects of systemic nicotine?. J Psychopharmacol, 17, A25.

Journal article

Do different mechanisms underlie two anxiogenic effects of systemic nicotine?

Tucci, S., Genn, R. F., Marco, E., & File, S. E. (2003). Do different mechanisms underlie two anxiogenic effects of systemic nicotine?. Behavioural pharmacology, 14(4), 323-329. doi:10.1097/01.fbp.0000081782.35927.c6

DOI
10.1097/01.fbp.0000081782.35927.c6
Journal article

Methyllycaconitine (MLA) blocks the nicotine evoked anxiogenic effect and 5-HT release in the dorsal hippocampus: possible role of alpha7 receptors.

Tucci, S. A., Genn, R. F., & File, S. E. (2003). Methyllycaconitine (MLA) blocks the nicotine evoked anxiogenic effect and 5-HT release in the dorsal hippocampus: possible role of alpha7 receptors.. Neuropharmacology, 44(3), 367-373. doi:10.1016/s0028-3908(02)00391-x

DOI
10.1016/s0028-3908(02)00391-x
Journal article

Neurochemical mechanisms involved in nicotine's effects on anxiety and modulation of these effects by physiological factors

Tucci, S. (2003). Neurochemical mechanisms involved in nicotine's effects on anxiety and modulation of these effects by physiological factors. (PhD Thesis, King's College London).

Thesis / Dissertation

The soya isoflavone content of rat diet can increase anxiety and stress hormone release in the male rat.

Hartley, D. E., Edwards, J. E., Spiller, C. E., Alom, N., Tucci, S., Seth, P., . . . File, S. E. (2003). The soya isoflavone content of rat diet can increase anxiety and stress hormone release in the male rat.. Psychopharmacology, 167(1), 46-53. doi:10.1007/s00213-002-1369-7

DOI
10.1007/s00213-002-1369-7
Journal article

2002

Conditioned anxiety to nicotine.

File, S. E., Cheeta, S., Irvine, E. E., Tucci, S., & Akthar, M. (2002). Conditioned anxiety to nicotine.. Psychopharmacology, 164(3), 309-317. doi:10.1007/s00213-002-1219-7

DOI
10.1007/s00213-002-1219-7
Journal article

Haloperidol abolished glutamate release evoked by photic stimulation of the visual cortex in rats.

Reyes, E., Rossell, S., Paredes, D., Rada, P., Tucci, S., Gonzalez, L. E., & Hernández, L. (2002). Haloperidol abolished glutamate release evoked by photic stimulation of the visual cortex in rats.. Neuroscience letters, 327(3), 149-152. doi:10.1016/s0304-3940(02)00316-6

DOI
10.1016/s0304-3940(02)00316-6
Journal article

Anxiety conditioned to nicotine in the elevated plus-maze is time dependent.

Tucci, S., Cheeta, S., Genn, R. F., Seth, P., & File, S. E. (2002). Anxiety conditioned to nicotine in the elevated plus-maze is time dependent.. Behavioural pharmacology, 13(8), 615-620. doi:10.1097/00008877-200212000-00002

DOI
10.1097/00008877-200212000-00002
Journal article

Food deprivation potentiates anxiolytic effects of a low dose of nicotine in deprived female rats

Genn, R., Tucci, S., Edwards, J., Thomas, A., & File, S. E. (2002). Food deprivation potentiates anxiolytic effects of a low dose of nicotine in deprived female rats. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 12(3), P. 3.008.

Journal article

In the dorsal hippocampus anxiogenic effects of nicotine and nicotine evoked 5-HT release are mediated by the 7 nicotinic receptor subtype

Tucci, S. A., Genn, R. F., & File, S. E. (2002). In the dorsal hippocampus anxiogenic effects of nicotine and nicotine evoked 5-HT release are mediated by the 7 nicotinic receptor subtype. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 16(3), A53.

Journal article

Nicotinic--serotonergic interactions in brain and behaviour.

Seth, P., Cheeta, S., Tucci, S., & File, S. E. (2002). Nicotinic--serotonergic interactions in brain and behaviour.. Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 71(4), 795-805. doi:10.1016/s0091-3057(01)00715-8

DOI
10.1016/s0091-3057(01)00715-8
Journal article

2001

Anxiolytic actions of the substance P (NK1) receptor antagonist L-760735 and the 5-HT1A agonist 8-OH-DPAT in the social interaction test in gerbils.

Cheeta, S., Tucci, S., Sandhu, J., Williams, A. R., Rupniak, N. M., & File, S. E. (2001). Anxiolytic actions of the substance P (NK1) receptor antagonist L-760735 and the 5-HT1A agonist 8-OH-DPAT in the social interaction test in gerbils.. Brain research, 915(2), 170-175. doi:10.1016/s0006-8993(01)02846-3

DOI
10.1016/s0006-8993(01)02846-3
Journal article

In adolescence, female rats are more sensitive to the anxiolytic effect of nicotine than are male rats.

Cheeta, S., Irvine, E. E., Tucci, S., Sandhu, J., & File, S. E. (2001). In adolescence, female rats are more sensitive to the anxiolytic effect of nicotine than are male rats.. Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 25(4), 601-607. doi:10.1016/s0893-133x(01)00258-5

DOI
10.1016/s0893-133x(01)00258-5
Journal article

Antagonism of the anxiolytic effect of nicotine in the dorsal raphe nucleus by dihydro-beta-erythroidine.

Cheeta, S., Tucci, S., & File, S. E. (2001). Antagonism of the anxiolytic effect of nicotine in the dorsal raphe nucleus by dihydro-beta-erythroidine.. Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 70(4), 491-496. doi:10.1016/s0091-3057(01)00641-4

DOI
10.1016/s0091-3057(01)00641-4
Journal article

Nicotine and Conditioned Anxiety

File, S., Irvine, E., Cheeta, S., Akhtar, M., Tucci, S., & Seth, P. (2001). Nicotine and Conditioned Anxiety. Society for Neuroscience, 31th Annual Meeting, -, 222.11.

Journal article

Social interaction test in gerbils: a test for anxiolytic action

Cheeta, S., Tucci, S., Akanezi, C., Sandhu, J., & File, S. (2001). Social interaction test in gerbils: a test for anxiolytic action. Behavioural Pharmacology, 12(1).

Journal article

The anxiolytic effect of nicotine is mediated by a4ß2 receptors in the dorsal raphé nucleus and is enhanced in adolescent female rats

Cheeta, S., Irvine, E., Tucci, S., Sandhu, J., & File, S. E. (2001). The anxiolytic effect of nicotine is mediated by a4ß2 receptors in the dorsal raphé nucleus and is enhanced in adolescent female rats. Journal of Psychopharmacology., 15(3), A71.

Journal article

2000

Medial prefrontal transection enhances social interaction. II: neurochemical studies.

Tucci, S., Contreras, Q., Paez, X., Gonzalez, L., Rada, P., & Hernandez, L. (2000). Medial prefrontal transection enhances social interaction. II: neurochemical studies.. Brain research, 887(2), 259-265. doi:10.1016/s0006-8993(00)02932-2

DOI
10.1016/s0006-8993(00)02932-2
Journal article

Medial prefrontal transection enhances social interaction. I: behavioral studies.

Gonzalez, L. E., Rujano, M., Tucci, S., Paredes, D., Silva, E., Alba, G., & Hernandez, L. (2000). Medial prefrontal transection enhances social interaction. I: behavioral studies.. Brain research, 887(1), 7-15. doi:10.1016/s0006-8993(00)02931-0

DOI
10.1016/s0006-8993(00)02931-0
Journal article

Effects of feeding on extracellular levels of glutamate in the medial and lateral portion of the globus pallidus of freely moving rats.

Pérez, J., Colasante, C., Tucci, S., Hernández, L., & Rada, P. (2000). Effects of feeding on extracellular levels of glutamate in the medial and lateral portion of the globus pallidus of freely moving rats.. Brain research, 877(1), 91-94. doi:10.1016/s0006-8993(00)02658-5

DOI
10.1016/s0006-8993(00)02658-5
Journal article

A medial prefrontal cortex transection modifies the amino acid neurotranmission in the basolateral amygdala during an anxiogenic situation.

Rujano, M., Gonzalez, L., Tucci, S., Contreras, Q., & Hernandez, L. (2000). A medial prefrontal cortex transection modifies the amino acid neurotranmission in the basolateral amygdala during an anxiogenic situation.. Society for Neuroscience, 30th Annual Meeting, -, 571.17.

Journal article

Amino acid levels in cerebrospinal fluid of meningitis sick children

Tucci, S., Correa, M., Goyo, J., Rada, P., Paez, X., & Hernandez, L. (2000). Amino acid levels in cerebrospinal fluid of meningitis sick children. Society for Neuroscience, 30th Annual Meeting, -, 90.6.

Journal article

Dopamine blockade decreases glutamate release evoked by photic stimulation in the visual cortex in rats.

Reyes, E., Paredes, D., Rada, P., Tucci, S., Alba, G., Gonzalez, L., & Hernandez, L. (2000). Dopamine blockade decreases glutamate release evoked by photic stimulation in the visual cortex in rats.. Society for Neuroscience, 30th Annual Meeting, -, 477.14.

Journal article

Effects of melatonin on glutamate levels in nucleus accumbens: implications in the forced swimming test

Gonzalez, L., Paredes, D., Moreno, A., Tucci, S., Rada, P., & Hernandez, L. (2000). Effects of melatonin on glutamate levels in nucleus accumbens: implications in the forced swimming test. Society for Neuroscience, 30th Annual Meeting, -, 571.18.

Journal article

Feeding increases glutamate and satiety increases GABA and decreases glutamate in the lateral hypothalamus in rats

Rada, P., Mendialua, A., Tucci, S., Perez, J., Gonzalez, L., & Hernandez, L. (2000). Feeding increases glutamate and satiety increases GABA and decreases glutamate in the lateral hypothalamus in rats. Society for Neuroscience, 30th Annual Meeting, -, 102.12.

Journal article

Per-operatory brain microdialysis of Parkinson's disease patients that underwent electrical stimulation and thermolesion

Sacchettoni, S., Murzi, E., Garcia, Y., Teneud, L., Onay, D., Rada, P., . . . Hernandez, L. (2000). Per-operatory brain microdialysis of Parkinson's disease patients that underwent electrical stimulation and thermolesion. Society for Neuroscience, 30th Annual Meeting, -, 279.5.

Journal article

Sexual difference of amino acid content in cerebrospinal fluid

Hernandez, L., Tucci, S., Correa, M., Goyo, J., Rada, P., Gonzalez, L., & Reyes, E. (2000). Sexual difference of amino acid content in cerebrospinal fluid. Society for Neuroscience, 30th Annual Meeting, -, 619.4.

Journal article

1999

Monitoring gamma-aminobutyric acid in human brain and plasma microdialysates using micellar electrokinetic chromatography and laser-induced fluorescence detection.

Rada, P., Tucci, S., Teneud, L., Paez, X., Perez, J., Alba, G., . . . Hernandez, L. (1999). Monitoring gamma-aminobutyric acid in human brain and plasma microdialysates using micellar electrokinetic chromatography and laser-induced fluorescence detection.. Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical sciences and applications, 735(1), 1-10. doi:10.1016/s0378-4347(99)00386-2

DOI
10.1016/s0378-4347(99)00386-2
Journal article

Amphetamine facilitates conditioned taste aversion in rats

Paredes, D., Rada, P., Tucci, S., Guerrero, F., Gonzalez, L., Bonilla, E., & Hernández, L. (1999). Amphetamine facilitates conditioned taste aversion in rats. Society for Neuroscience, 29th Annual Meeting, -, 251.3.

Journal article

Analysis of sensory and limbic systems by microdialysis and capillary electrophoresis

Hernández, L., L.., Rada, P., Silva, E., Tucci, S., Rosell, S., & Perez, J. (1999). Analysis of sensory and limbic systems by microdialysis and capillary electrophoresis. In H. Rollema, E. Abercrombie, D. Sulzer, & J. Zackheim (Eds.), Proceedings on the 8th International Conference on In vivo Methods (pp. 37-38). New York: -.

Conference Paper

Dopaminergic neurons are less responsive to amphetamine but serotonergic neurons are equally responsive to fenfluoramine in diabetic as compared with normal rats

Murzi, E., Gonzalez, L., Contreras, Q., Paredes, D., Tucci, S., Menesini, N., & Hernandez, L. (1999). Dopaminergic neurons are less responsive to amphetamine but serotonergic neurons are equally responsive to fenfluoramine in diabetic as compared with normal rats. Society for Neuroscience, 29th Annual Meeting, -, 385.14.

Journal article

Electrical stimulation of the prefontal cortex causes a fast rise of extracellular glutamate and a prolonged rise of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens

Tucci, S., Contreras, D., Rada, P., Gonzalez, L., Puig, M., Colasante, C., & Hernandez, L. (1999). Electrical stimulation of the prefontal cortex causes a fast rise of extracellular glutamate and a prolonged rise of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens. Society for Neuroscience, 29th Annual Meeting, -, 882.6.

Journal article

Extracellular glutamate and gaba increase in the nucleus accumbens and ventral palidum following a systemic amphetamine injection

Rada, P., Tucci, S., Puig de Parada, M., Perez, J., Teneud, L., Paredes, D., & Hernandez, L. (1999). Extracellular glutamate and gaba increase in the nucleus accumbens and ventral palidum following a systemic amphetamine injection. Society for Neuroscience, 29th Annual Meeting, -, 627.1.

Journal article

Feeding increases extracellular glutamate differentially in the medial and lateral portion of the ventral pallidus

Perez, J., Rada, P., Colasante, C., Teneud, L., Tucci, S., & Hernandez, L. (1999). Feeding increases extracellular glutamate differentially in the medial and lateral portion of the ventral pallidus. Society for Neuroscience, 29th Annual Meeting, -, 856.13.

Journal article

Frontal lobotomy enhances social interaction

Alba, G., Gonzalez, L., Tucci, S., Paredes, D., Contreras, Q., Guerrero, F., & Hernández, L. (1999). Frontal lobotomy enhances social interaction. Society for Neuroscience, 29th Annual Meeting, -, 145.5.

Journal article

Lobotomy disinhibits the mesolimbic dopaminergic system in the nucleus accumbens

Gonzalez, L., Tucci, S., Contreras, Q., Paredes, D., Rada, P., Bonilla, E., & Hernandez, L. (1999). Lobotomy disinhibits the mesolimbic dopaminergic system in the nucleus accumbens. Society for Neuroscience, 29th Annual Meeting, -, 488.18.

Journal article

Neuronal mapping as a complement to in vivo amygdala microdialysis

Colasante, O., Tucci, S., Rada, P., & Hernandez, L. (1999). Neuronal mapping as a complement to in vivo amygdala microdialysis. Society for Neuroscience, 29th Annual Meeting, -, 601.5.

Journal article

One second resolution brain microdialysis in freely moving rats

Rossell, S., Hernández, L., Tucci, S., Rada, P., Parada, M., & Alba, G. (1999). One second resolution brain microdialysis in freely moving rats. Society for Neuroscience, 29th Annual Meeting, -, 322.2.

Journal article

1998

Role of glutamate in the amygdala and lateral hypothalamus in conditioned taste aversion.

Tucci, S., Rada, P., & Hernandez, L. (1998). Role of glutamate in the amygdala and lateral hypothalamus in conditioned taste aversion.. Brain research, 813(1), 44-49. doi:10.1016/s0006-8993(98)00884-1

DOI
10.1016/s0006-8993(98)00884-1
Journal article

Measurement of glutamine and glutamate by capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection in cerebrospinal fluid of meningitis sick children.

Tucci, S., Pinto, C., Goyo, J., Rada, P., & Hernández, L. (1998). Measurement of glutamine and glutamate by capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection in cerebrospinal fluid of meningitis sick children.. Clinical biochemistry, 31(3), 143-150. doi:10.1016/s0009-9120(98)00003-4

DOI
10.1016/s0009-9120(98)00003-4
Journal article

Drug analysis by capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection in biological fluids

Hernandez, L., Rada, P., Paez, X., & Tucci, S. (1998). Drug analysis by capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection in biological fluids. Archives of Pharmacology, 358(2), P57.21.

Journal article

Effect of feeding and systemic amphetamine on mediodorsal thalamic cholinergic activity

Rada, P., Tucci, S., Pérez, J., & Hernández, L. (1998). Effect of feeding and systemic amphetamine on mediodorsal thalamic cholinergic activity. Society for Neuroscience, 28th annual Meeting, -, 370.11.

Journal article

Effect of precipitated withdrawal on extracellular glutamate and aspartate in the nucleus accumbens of chronically morphine-treated rats: an in vivo microdialysis study.

Sepulveda, M. J., Hernandez, L., Rada, P., Tucci, S., & Contreras, E. (1998). Effect of precipitated withdrawal on extracellular glutamate and aspartate in the nucleus accumbens of chronically morphine-treated rats: an in vivo microdialysis study.. Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 60(1), 255-262. doi:10.1016/s0091-3057(97)00550-9

DOI
10.1016/s0091-3057(97)00550-9
Journal article

In vivo monitoring of gabapentin in rats: a microdialysis study coupled to capillary electrophoresis and láser induced fluorescence

Teneud, L., Rada, P., Tucci, S., Pérez, J., Chuecos, S., & Hernández, L. (1998). In vivo monitoring of gabapentin in rats: a microdialysis study coupled to capillary electrophoresis and láser induced fluorescence. Society for Neuroscience, 28th Annual Meeting, -, 769.14.

Journal article

In vivo monitoring of gabapentin in rats: a microdialysis study coupled to capillary electrophoresis and laser-induced fluorescence detection.

Rada, P., Tucci, S., Pérez, J., Teneud, L., Chuecos, S., & Hernández, L. (1998). In vivo monitoring of gabapentin in rats: a microdialysis study coupled to capillary electrophoresis and laser-induced fluorescence detection.. Electrophoresis, 19(16-17), 2976-2980. doi:10.1002/elps.1150191629

DOI
10.1002/elps.1150191629
Journal article

Role of glutamate in the amygdala and lateral hypothalamus in conditioned taste aversion

Tucci, S., Rada, P., & Hernández, L. (1998). Role of glutamate in the amygdala and lateral hypothalamus in conditioned taste aversion. Society for Neuroscience, 28thAnnual Meeting, -, 42.4.

Journal article

1997

Extracellular glutamate increases in the lateral hypothalamus and decreases in the nucleus accumbens during feeding.

Rada, P., Tucci, S., Murzi, E., & Hernández, L. (1997). Extracellular glutamate increases in the lateral hypothalamus and decreases in the nucleus accumbens during feeding.. Brain research, 768(1-2), 338-340. doi:10.1016/s0006-8993(97)00788-9

DOI
10.1016/s0006-8993(97)00788-9
Journal article

Glutamate measured by 6-s resolution brain microdialysis: capillary electrophoretic and laser-induced fluorescence detection application.

Tucci, S., Rada, P., Sepúlveda, M. J., & Hernandez, L. (1997). Glutamate measured by 6-s resolution brain microdialysis: capillary electrophoretic and laser-induced fluorescence detection application.. Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical sciences and applications, 694(2), 343-349. doi:10.1016/s0378-4347(96)00488-4

DOI
10.1016/s0378-4347(96)00488-4
Journal article

Amphetamine decreases glutamate release in the nucleus accumbens while it increases it in the prefrontal cortex

Rada, P., Tucci, S., Teneud, L., Contreras, F., & Hernández, L. (1997). Amphetamine decreases glutamate release in the nucleus accumbens while it increases it in the prefrontal cortex. Society for Neuroscience, 27thAnnual Meeting, -, 429.5.

Journal article

Cocaine decreases glutamate in the nucleus accumbens

Teneud, L., Rada, P., Tucci, S., Pérez, J., & Hernández, L. (1997). Cocaine decreases glutamate in the nucleus accumbens. Society for Neuroscience, 27th Annual Meeting, -, 104.6.

Journal article

Desarrollo de una nueva aplicación de la electroforesis capilar con detección mediante fluorescencia inducida con laser: Microdiálisis cerebral con 6 segundos de resolución temporal

Tucci, S. (1997). Desarrollo de una nueva aplicación de la electroforesis capilar con detección mediante fluorescencia inducida con laser: Microdiálisis cerebral con 6 segundos de resolución temporal. (Master's Thesis, Universidad de Los Andes).

Thesis / Dissertation

Excitatory amino acids changes in the limbic system during conditioned taste aversion in rats

Hernández, L., Tucci, S., Rada, P., & Sepúlveda, J. (1997). Excitatory amino acids changes in the limbic system during conditioned taste aversion in rats. Journal of Neurochemistry, 69, S246.

Journal article

Glutamate measured by six second resolution brain microdialysis: an application of capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection

Tucci, S., Rada, P., Sepúlveda, J., & Hernández, L. (1997). Glutamate measured by six second resolution brain microdialysis: an application of capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection. J.Chrom B, 694(2), 343-349.

Journal article

1996

Capillary electrophoresis-laser-induced fluorescence detection of amphetamine in the brain.

Páez, X., Rada, P., Tucci, S., Rodríguez, N., & Hernández, L. (1996). Capillary electrophoresis-laser-induced fluorescence detection of amphetamine in the brain.. Journal of chromatography. A, 735(1-2), 263-269. doi:10.1016/0021-9673(95)00820-9

DOI
10.1016/0021-9673(95)00820-9
Journal article

Capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection for sub-second time resolution brain microdialysis

Hernández, L., Rada, P., Tucci, S., & Sepúlveda, J. (1996). Capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection for sub-second time resolution brain microdialysis. In J. Gonzalez-Mora, R. Borges, & M. Mas (Eds.), Proceedings on the 7th International Conference on In vivo Methods (pp. 38-39). Santa Cruz de Tenerife: -.

Conference Paper

Changes in hypothalamic glutamate during feeding in freely moving rats

Rada, P., Tucci, S., & Hernández, L. (1996). Changes in hypothalamic glutamate during feeding in freely moving rats. Society for Neuroscience, 26th Annual Meeting, -, 663.1.

Journal article

Measurement of glutamine by capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection in the cerebrospinal fluid

Tucci, S., Rada, P., Hernández, L., García, Y., & Pinto, C. (1996). Measurement of glutamine by capillary electrophoresis and laser induced fluorescence detection in the cerebrospinal fluid. Society for Neuroscience, 26th Annual Meeting, -, 615.11.

Journal article

Release of excitatory amino acids by KCl in the hippocampus in rats: a high time resolution microdialysis capillary electrophoresis study

Sepúlveda, J., Hernández, L., Tucci, S., & Rada, P. (1996). Release of excitatory amino acids by KCl in the hippocampus in rats: a high time resolution microdialysis capillary electrophoresis study. In J. Gonzalez-Mora, R. Borges, & M. Mas (Eds.), Proceedings on the 7th International Conference on In vivo Methods (pp. 34-35). Santa Cruz de Tenerife: -.

Conference Paper

1995

Brain glutamate decreases immediately after transitory ischemia

Rada, P., Tucci, S., & Hernández, L. (1995). Brain glutamate decreases immediately after transitory ischemia. Society for Neuroscience, 25th Annual Meeting, -, 249.2.

Journal article

Subsecond measurement of glutamate in cortical brain dialysates. Society for Neuroscience

Hernández, L., Tucci, S., & Rada, P. (1995). Subsecond measurement of glutamate in cortical brain dialysates. Society for Neuroscience. Society for Neuroscience, 25th Annual Meeting, -, 249.1.

Journal article

1994

Dopamine increase in the prefrontal cortex correlates with reversal of haloperidol-induced catalepsy in rats.

Tucci, S., Fernandez, R., Baptista, T., Murzi, E., & Hernandez, L. (1994). Dopamine increase in the prefrontal cortex correlates with reversal of haloperidol-induced catalepsy in rats.. Brain research bulletin, 35(2), 125-133. doi:10.1016/0361-9230(94)90092-2

DOI
10.1016/0361-9230(94)90092-2
Journal article

New data on capillary zone electrophoresis and microdialysis coupled to laser induced fluorescence detection

Hernández, L., Páez, X., Tucci, S., Murzi, E., Rodríguez, N., & Baptista, T. (1994). New data on capillary zone electrophoresis and microdialysis coupled to laser induced fluorescence detection. In A. Louilot, T. Durkin, U. Spampinato, & M. Cador (Eds.), Monitoring Molecules in Neuroscience (pp. 27-28). Les Tuquest: -.

Conference Paper

Reversal of catalepsy by stress: involvement of the mesocortical but not the mesolimbic system

Hernández, L., Tucci, S., Murzi, E., & Baptista, T. (1994). Reversal of catalepsy by stress: involvement of the mesocortical but not the mesolimbic system. Society for Neuroscience, 24th Annual Meeting, -, 729.9.

Journal article

1993

In vivo monitoring of glutamate in the brain by microdialysis and capillary electrophoresis with laser-induced fluorescence detection.

Hernandez, L., Tucci, S., Guzman, N., & Paez, X. (1993). In vivo monitoring of glutamate in the brain by microdialysis and capillary electrophoresis with laser-induced fluorescence detection.. Journal of chromatography. A, 652(2), 393-398. doi:10.1016/0021-9673(93)83258-t

DOI
10.1016/0021-9673(93)83258-t
Journal article

Adolescentes de educación secundaria con cifras tensionales elevadas. Seguimiento longitudinal durante 18 meses

Donís, J., Tucci, S., Dávila, D., Sardi, G., Figueroa, O., & Torres, A. (1993). Adolescentes de educación secundaria con cifras tensionales elevadas. Seguimiento longitudinal durante 18 meses. Avances Cardiológicos, 13, 117-128.

Journal article

1990

Aproximación al Diagnóstico de Salud del Municipio Autónomo Pueblo Llano

Tucci, S. (1990). Aproximación al Diagnóstico de Salud del Municipio Autónomo Pueblo Llano. (PhD Thesis, Universidad de Los Andes).

Thesis / Dissertation

1988

Características angiográficas del ventrículo único. Estudio de 4 pacientes en el Hospital Universitario de Los Andes

Barboza, J., Payares, A., Inglessis, G., Tucci, S., & Arriaga, A. (1988). Características angiográficas del ventrículo único. Estudio de 4 pacientes en el Hospital Universitario de Los Andes. Avances Cardiológicos SVC, -, 14.

Journal article

1987

Alteraciones electrocardiográficas y función ventricular izquierda en pacientes asintomáticos con serología positiva para Chagas

Casado, J., Donís, J., Gómez, C., Tucci, S., & Dávila, D. (1987). Alteraciones electrocardiográficas y función ventricular izquierda en pacientes asintomáticos con serología positiva para Chagas. Avances Cardiológicos SVC, -, 29.

Journal article