The uncompetitive NMDA receptor antagonist memantine blocks compulsive eating of palatable food

Thesis (M.A.)--Boston University === Binge-eating disorder is one of the most prevalent illnesses in the U.S. today and is characterized by short periods of excessive consumption of palatable food. Our study sought to explore the role of the glutamatergic system, one of the key neural pathways assoc...

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Main Author: Rao, Rahul Ramesh
Language:en_US
Published: Boston University 2015
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2144/12200