A genetic deletion of the serotonin transporter greatly enhances the reinforcing properties of MDMA in rats
AC Oakly, BW Brox, S Schenk, BA Ellenbroek - Molecular psychiatry, 2014 - nature.com
Author(s): susan schenk , Alana Oakly , Bart Ellenbroek
Focus: MDMA
Abstract:
All drugs of abuse increase synaptic dopamine (DA) but also exert effects on other brain systems that might either enhance or limit subsequent rewarding effects and abuse liability, including serotonin (5-HT). Accordingly, variations in drug-produced DA and/or 5-HT might …
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