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  • Title: [Neuroprotective effect of N-acylethanolamines in chronic morphine dependence. III. Influence on the content of neurotransmitters in the rat brain].
    Author: Hula NM, Huliĭ MF, Kharchenko NK, Horid'ko TM, Marhitych VM.
    Journal: Ukr Biokhim Zh (1999); 2005; 77(1):47-51. PubMed ID: 16335268.
    Abstract:
    The effect of the mixture of saturated and unsaturated N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) on the functional activity of catecholamine- and serotoninergic systems of the rat brain with experimental morphine dependence was investigated. A significant decrease of dopamine levels was found in the hypothalamus, midbrain and cortex of rats with morphine dependence. The administration of NAEs to rats with morphine dependence in time course dose of 35 mg/kg markedly increased the levels of dopamine in the hypothalamus, middle brain and cortex. Simultaneously the significant decrease of serotonine content was observed in the midbrain and cortex. The results obtained suggest that one of the important aspects of neuroprotective action of NAEs under morphine dependence is the restoration of dopamine content in the brain.
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