Rapid deterioration of externally induced neuroplasticity in non-smoking subjects by nicotine

Rapid deterioration of externally induced neuroplasticity in non-smoking subjects by nicotine

In various studies nicotine has been shown to alter cognitive functions in non-smoking subjects, which might be due to nicotine-generated modulation of cortical functions, excitability and activity, as mainly described in animal experiments. In non-smoking humans application of nicotine for hours vi...

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Main Authors: Jessica eGrundey, Nivethida eThirugnanasambandam, Kim eKaminsky, Anne eDrees, Angela eSkwirba, Nicolas eLang, Walter ePaulus, Michael A. Nitsche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
Nicotine
neuroplasticity
tDCS
Non-smokers
PAS
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphar.2012.00186/full

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