| Literature DB >> 10996156 |
W F Maragos1, R Jakel, D Chesnut, C B Pocernich, D A Butterfield, D St Clair, W A Cass.
Abstract
We have investigated methamphetamine (MA) toxicity in transgenic mice that overexpress the human form of mitochondrial manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD). Our results reveal a significant reduction in the long-term depletion of striatal dopamine and protein oxidation following repeated administration of MA in transgenic vs. non-transgenic littermates. These findings support the notion that ROS contribute to MA-induced brain damage and suggest that mitochondria may play an important role in this form of neurodegeneration.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 10996156 DOI: 10.1016/s0006-8993(00)02707-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Brain Res ISSN: 0006-8993 Impact factor: 3.252