Tyrosine depletion attenuates the behavioural stimulant effects of amphetamine and cocaine in rats.
Neurochemical studies show that a tyrosine-free amino acid mixture depletes brain tyrosine and decreases dopamine synthesis and release. Here, we tested whether such a mixture would reduce the behavioural effects of amphetamine and other psychostimulants. A tyrosine-free amino acid mixture decreased...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2001
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