MDMA-induced c-Fos expression in oxytocin-containing neurons is blocked by pretreatment with the 5-HT-1A receptor antagonist WAY 100635.
Brain Research Bulletin July 1, 2011 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2011.06.011 (opens in new tab)
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MDMA-induced c-Fos expression in oxytocin-containing neurons is blocked by pretreatment with the 5-HT-1A receptor antagonist WAY 100635.
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