The role of cystine-glutamate exchange in nicotine dependence in rats and humans.

Knackstedt, Lori A

The role of cystine-glutamate exchange in nicotine dependence in rats and humans. [electronic resource] - Biological psychiatry May 2009 - 841-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1873-2402

10.1016/j.biopsych.2008.10.040 doi


Acetylcysteine--therapeutic use
Amino Acid Transport System y+--metabolism
Amygdala--drug effects
Animals
Brain--metabolism
Carbon Monoxide--metabolism
Excitatory Amino Acid Transporter 2--metabolism
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nicotine--administration & dosage
Nucleus Accumbens--drug effects
Pilot Projects
Prefrontal Cortex--drug effects
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Self Administration
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome--drug therapy
Tobacco Use Disorder--drug therapy
Ventral Tegmental Area--drug effects