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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Главные авторы: M Paola Castelli, Camilla Madeddu, Alberto Casti, Angelo Casu, Paola Casti, Maria Scherma, Liana Fattore, Paola Fadda, M Grazia Ennas
Формат: Статья
Язык:English
Опубликовано: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Серии:PLoS ONE
Online-ссылка:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4028295?pdf=render