Animal Model:	Prefrontal Cortical Lesion
Preparation Type:	Genetic Preparations
DA-related behavior:	Lesion potentiation of amphetamine induced locomotion under high stress conditions only
Gating:	Medial lesions only augment PPI and lesions have no effect on LI
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