Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol prevents methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity.
Methamphetamine (METH) is a potent psychostimulant with neurotoxic properties. Heavy use increases the activation of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), production of peroxynitrites, microglia stimulation, and induces hyperthermia and anorectic effects. Most METH recreational users also consume c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Sprog: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2014-01-01
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| Serier: | PLoS ONE |
| Online adgang: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4028295?pdf=render |