Effects of lowered serotonin transmission on cocaine-induced striatal dopamine response: PET [¹¹C]raclopride study in humans.
Br J Psychiatry
; 199(5): 391-7, 2011 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Low serotonin transmission is thought to increase susceptibility to a wide range of substance use disorders and impulsive traits.AIMS:
To investigate the effects of lowered serotonin on cocaine-induced (1.0 mg/kg cocaine, self-administered intranasally) dopamine responses and drug craving.METHOD:
In non-dependent cocaine users, serotonin transmission was reduced using the acute tryptophan depletion method. Striatal dopamine responses were measured using positron emission tomography with [(11)C]raclopride.RESULTS:
Acute tryptophan depletion increased drug craving and striatal dopamine responses to cocaine. These acute tryptophan depletion-induced increases did not occur in the absence of cocaine.CONCLUSIONS:
The results suggest that low serotonin transmission can increase dopaminergic and appetitive responses to cocaine. These findings might identify a mechanism by which individuals with low serotonin are at elevated risk for both substance use disorders and comorbid conditions.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Dopamina
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Serotonina
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Cocaína
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Inhibidores de Captación de Dopamina
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Trastornos Relacionados con Cocaína
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Cuerpo Estriado
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Psychiatry
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá