Role of serotonin and/or norepinephrine in the MDMA-induced increase in extracellular glucose and glycogenolysis in the rat brain.
European Journal of Pharmacology July 13, 2010 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2010.07.004 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Experimental study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Rats |
| Intervention | MDMA |
| Topics | MDMA Serotonin |
| Key findings | The study demonstrates that MDMA increases extracellular glucose and glycogenolysis in the rat brain, and that both serotonin and norepinephrine systems are involved in mediating these effects, with regional differences. |
Abstract
Role of serotonin and/or norepinephrine in the MDMA-induced increase in extracellular glucose and glycogenolysis in the rat brain.
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