Memantine prevents MDMA-induced neurotoxicity

C Chipana, J Camarasa, D Pubill, E Escubedo - Neurotoxicology, 2008 - Elsevier

Author(s): David Pubill , Elena Escubedo

Focus: MDMA

Abstract:

MDMA (ecstasy) is an illicit drug causing long-term neurotoxicity. Previous studies demonstrated the interaction of MDMA with alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) in mouse brain membranes and the involvement of alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors …