The effects of psychostimulant drugs on blood brain barrier function and neuroinflammation

The blood brain barrier (BBB) is a highly dynamic interface between the central nervous system and periphery. The BBB is comprised of a number of components and is part of the larger neuro(glio)vascular unit. Current literature suggests that psychostimulant drugs of abuse alter the function of the...

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Main Authors: Sharanya M Kousik, T. Celeste eNapier, Paul M Carvey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphar.2012.00121/full