This study investigated the modulatory actions of adenosine and γ‐aminobutyric acid
(GABA) on several aspects of N‐methyl‐d‐aspartate (NMDA)‐induced neurotoxicity …

Previous studies have demonstrated that caffeine administration to adult mice potentiates
glial activation induced by 3, 4‐methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). As …

Background and Purpose Many young people consume ecstasy as a recreational drug and
often in combination with cannabis. In this study, we aimed to mimic human consumption …

Background Methamphetamine (METH) is a commonly abused drug that may result in
neurotoxic effects. Recent studies have suggested that involvement of neuroinflammatory …

The effect of chronic treatment with the selective adenosine A2A receptor agonist CGS
21680 on N-Methyl-d-Aspartate (NMDA) receptor function and expression has been studied …

J. Neurochem.(2010) 10.1111/j. 1471‐4159.2010. 06578. x Abstract 3, 4‐
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA,'ecstasy') produces selective long‐lasting …

While hippocampus is a brain region particularly susceptible to the effects of MDMA, the
cellular and molecular changes induced by MDMA are still to be fully elucidated, being the …

It is known that continuous abuse of amphetamine (AMPH) results in alterations in neuronal
structure and cognitive behaviors related to the reward system. However, the impact of …

Abstract N-Methyl-3, 4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA), or ecstasy is a recreational
drug of abuse. It is a synthetic substance that affects the body's systems, which its …

Methamphetamine (MA) is one of the commonly used illicit drugs and the central nervous
system toxicity of MA is well documented. The mechanisms contributing to this toxicity have …