Nicotinic receptors: Addiction's smoking gun?

被引:19
作者
Kelley, AE [1 ]
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[1] Univ Wisconsin, Dept Psychiat, Madison, WI 53706 USA
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10.1038/nm0502-447
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
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Nicotinic receptors are a well known culprit in tobacco addiction. Studies on rats now show that these receptors also enhance the long-term effects of cocaine and amphetamines.
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页码:447 / 449
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