Cocaine Pet Effects on Brain Metabolism and Dopamine D2 Receptors

Pearlson, Godfrey D.

Abstract

Preliminary studies suggest that the tricyclic drug Desipramine (DMI) is helpful in treating cocaine abuse, even in non-depressed individuals. Effects related to abuse liability seem mediated in part through dopaminergic (DA) mechanisms. DA blockers antagonize reinforcing properties of cocaine in animals.

Funding Agency

• Agency: National Institute of Health (NIH)
• Institute: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
• Type: General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
• Project #: 2M01RR000035-30A1
• Application #: 3882811
• Support Year: 30
• Fiscal Year: 1990

Institution

• Name: Johns Hopkins University
• DUNS #: 045911138
• City: Baltimore
• State: MD
• Country: United States
• Zip Code: 21218

Publications

Kullmann, F Aura; Katofiasc, M; Thor, K B et al. (2017) Pharmacodynamic evaluation of Lys5, MeLeu9, Nle10-NKA(4-10) prokinetic effects on bladder and colon activity in acute spinal cord transected and spinally intact rats. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 390:163-173

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Doria-Rose, V Paul; Marcus, Pamela M; Miller, Anthony B et al. (2010) Does the source of death information affect cancer screening efficacy results? A study of the use of mortality review versus death certificates in four randomized trials. Clin Trials 7:69-77

Doria-Rose, V Paul; Marcus, Pamela M; Szabo, Eva et al. (2009) Randomized controlled trials of the efficacy of lung cancer screening by sputum cytology revisited: a combined mortality analysis from the Johns Hopkins Lung Project and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Lung Study. Cancer 115:5007-17

Holbrook, Janet T; Jabs, Douglas A; Weinberg, David V et al. (2003) Visual loss in patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome before widespread availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Arch Ophthalmol 121:99-107

Becker, D M; Tuggle, M B; Prentice, M F (2001) Building a gateway to promote cardiovascular health research in African American communities: lessons and findings from the field. Am J Med Sci 322:276-81

Holbrook, J T; Meinert, C L; Jabs, D A et al. (2001) Patient notification and follow-up after suspension of treatment protocols. experience from four clinical trials of treatments for AIDS-related CMV retinitis. Control Clin Trials 22:62-8

Kral, B G; Becker, L C; Yook, R M et al. (2001) Racial differences in low-density lipoprotein particle size in families at high risk for premature coronary heart disease. Ethn Dis 11:325-37

Becker, D M; Tuggle, M B; Prentice, M F (2001) Building a gateway to promote cardiovascular health research in African-American communities: lessons and findings from the field. Am J Med Sci 322:288-93

Holbrook, J T; Meinert, C L; Van Natta, M L et al. (2001) Photographic measures of cytomegalovirus retinitis as surrogates for visual outcomes in treated patients. Arch Ophthalmol 119:554-63