Neurotoxicity of MDMA: main effects and mechanisms

G Costa, K Gołembiowska - Experimental neurology, 2022 - Elsevier
Preclinical and clinical studies indicate that 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine
(MDMA;'ecstasy'), in addition to having abuse potential, may elicit acute and persistent …

[HTML][HTML] Neuroimaging of chronic MDMA (“ecstasy”) effects: A meta-analysis

F Müller, R Brändle, ME Liechti, S Borgwardt - … & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2019 - Elsevier
In this meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the evidence from neuroimaging studies for
chronic alterations in the brains of MDMA users. The databases PubMed, Embase, and Web …

Pharmacology and anti‐addiction effects of the novel κ opioid receptor agonist M esyl S al B, a potent and long‐acting analogue of salvinorin A

B Simonson, AS Morani, AWM Ewald… - British journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Background and Purpose Acute activation of κ opioid (KOP) receptors results in anticocaine‐
like effects, but adverse effects, such as dysphoria, aversion, sedation and depression, limit …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of ecstasy on neurotransmitter systems: a review on the findings of molecular imaging studies

Y Vegting, L Reneman, J Booij - Psychopharmacology, 2016 - Springer
Rationale Ecstasy is a commonly used psychoactive drug with 3, 4-
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) as the main content. Importantly, it has been …

Platelet SERT as a peripheral biomarker of serotonergic neurotransmission in the central nervous system

S Yubero-Lahoz, P Robledo, M Farré… - Current medicinal …, 2013 - ingentaconnect.com
Alterations in serotonergic activity have been observed in many pathological conditions,
including neuropsychiatric diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, and hypertension. The …

Mephedrone: Public health risk, mechanisms of action, and behavioral effects

NF Dybdal-Hargreaves, ND Holder, PE Ottoson… - European Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Abstract The recent shortage of 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, Ecstasy)
has led to an increased demand for alternative amphetamine-like drugs such as the …

Serotonin transporter and memory

A Meneses, G Perez-Garcia, T Ponce-Lopez… - …, 2011 - Elsevier
The serotonin transporter (SERT) has been associated to diverse functions and diseases,
though seldom to memory. Therefore, we made an attempt to summarize and discuss the …

Oxytocinergic regulation of endogenous as well as drug-induced mood

JH Broadbear, D Kabel, L Tracy, P Mak - Pharmacology Biochemistry and …, 2014 - Elsevier
The interconnections between the serotonin and oxytocin pathways in the brain suggest that
changes in oxytocin levels–arising from natural or drug-induced stimuli–lead to …

Differential effects of cocaine and MDMA self-administration on cortical serotonin transporter availability in monkeys

RW Gould, HD Gage, ML Banks, BL Blaylock… - …, 2011 - Elsevier
Cocaine self-administration alters brain dopaminergic and serotonergic function primarily in
mesolimbic and prefrontal brain regions whereas 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine …

[PDF][PDF] Influence of different cellular environments on [3H]DASB radioligand binding

DR Quelch, CA Parker, DJ Nutt, RJ Tyacke, D Erritzoe - Synapse, 2012 - academia.edu
Alterations in serotonergic neurotransmission are implicated in a variety of neurobiological
disorders. One way in which serotonergic tone can be regulated is via the serotonin …