The effects of lipopolysaccharide exposure on social interaction, cytokine expression, and alcohol consumption in male and female mice

•LPS injection induces social avoidance in female mice.•LPS induces cytokine expression in both males and females.•LPS increases alcohol intake in both males and females.•Neurokinin-1 receptor antagonism reduces LPS-induced escalation in alcohol intake. Much recent research has demonstrated a role o...

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