(±)3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ("ecstasy") treatment modulates expression of neurotrophins and their receptors in multiple regions of adult rat brain.
Ann M. Hemmerle, Jonathan W. Dickerson, Nicole R Herring, Tori L. Schaefer, Charles V. Vorhees, Michael T. Williams, Kim B. Seroogy
J Comp Neurol August 1, 2012 DOI: 10.1002/cne.23048 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA single dose of MDMA (ecstasy) alters the expression of neurotrophins and their receptors in several regions of the adult rat brain, suggesting that the drug can influence brain plasticity and potentially contribute to its long-term effects.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Experimental study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adult rats |
| Citations | 29 |
| Key finding | MDMA treatment modulates the expression of neurotrophins and their receptors in multiple brain regions of adult rats. |
Abstract
(±)3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ("ecstasy") treatment modulates expression of neurotrophins and their receptors in multiple regions of adult rat brain.