Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol prevents methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity
Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol prevents methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Publisher
United States: Public Library of Science
Journal title
Language
English
Formats
Publication information
Publisher
United States: Public Library of Science
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
Methamphetamine (METH) is a potent psychostimulant with neurotoxic properties. Heavy use increases the activation of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), production of peroxynitrites, microglia stimulation, and induces hyperthermia and anorectic effects. Most METH recreational users also consume cannabis. Preclinical studies have shown that natur...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol prevents methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Record Identifier
TN_cdi_plos_journals_1526225270
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1526225270
Other Identifiers
ISSN
1932-6203
E-ISSN
1932-6203
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0098079
