| Literature DB >> 28372826 |
Changhai Cui1, George F Koob2.
Abstract
Limited attention has been given to our understanding of how the brain responds to low-dose alcohol (ethanol) and what molecular and cellular targets mediate these effects. Even at concentrations lower than 10mM (0.046 g% blood alcohol concentration, BAC), below the legal driving limit in the USA (BAC 0.08 g%), alcohol impacts brain function and behavior. Understanding what molecular and cellular targets mediate the initial effects of alcohol and subsequent neuroplasticity could provide a better understanding of vulnerability or resilience to developing alcohol use disorders. We review here what is known about the neurobiology of low-dose alcohol, provide insights into potential molecular targets, and discuss future directions and challenges in further defining targets of low-dose alcohol at the molecular, cellular, and circuitry levels. Published by Elsevier Ltd.Entities:
Keywords: alcohol; ethanol; intoxication; low-dose; molecular targets; neurobiology
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28372826 PMCID: PMC5597438 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2017.03.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Pharmacol Sci ISSN: 0165-6147 Impact factor: 14.819