Brain serotonin function in MDMA (ecstasy) users: evidence for persisting neurotoxicity

Neuropsychopharmacology. 2013 Jan;38(1):253-5. doi: 10.1038/npp.2012.178.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain Chemistry / drug effects*
  • Brain Chemistry / physiology*
  • Humans
  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / administration & dosage*
  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / metabolism
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes / metabolism
  • Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2A / metabolism
  • Serotonin / physiology*

Substances

  • Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2A
  • Serotonin
  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine