Methamphetamine facilitates pulmonary and splenic tissue injury and reduces T cell infiltration in C57BL/6 mice after antigenic challenge

Abstract Methamphetamine (METH) is a strong addictive central nervous system stimulant. METH abuse can alter biological processes and immune functions necessary for host defense. The acquisition and transmission of HIV, hepatitis, and other communicable diseases are possible serious infectious conse...

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Main Authors: Adriana C. Hernandez-Santini, Anum N. Mitha, Daniela Chow, Mohamed F. Hamed, Azad L. Gucwa, Valerie Vaval, Luis R. Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-87728-4