A review on the mitochondrial toxicity of “ecstasy” (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA)

A review on the mitochondrial toxicity of “ecstasy” (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA)

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or “ecstasy”) is a drug of abuse used by millions worldwide. MDMA human abuse and dependence is well described, but addictive properties are not always consistent among studies. This amphetamine is a substrate type releaser, binding to monoamine transporters,...

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Main Authors: João Paulo Capela, Félix Dias Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Current Research in Toxicology
Subjects:
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
Mitochondrial toxicity
Mitochondrial membrane potential
Mitochondrial trafficking
Drug of Abuse
Neurotoxicity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666027X22000123

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