Cocaine induces cell death and activates the transcription nuclear factor kappa-b in pc12 cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Cocaine is a worldwide used drug and its abuse is associated with physical, psychiatric and social problems. The mechanism by which cocaine causes neurological damage is very complex and involves several neurotransmitter systems. For example, cocaine increases ex...

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Main Authors: Lepsch Lucilia B, Munhoz Carolina D, Kawamoto Elisa M, Yshii Lidia M, Lima Larissa S, Curi-Boaventura Maria F, Salgado Thais ML, Curi Rui, Planeta Cleopatra S, Scavone Cristoforo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Molecular Brain
Online Access:http://www.molecularbrain.com/content/2/1/3