The adenosine A2A receptor is associated with methamphetamine dependence/psychosis in the Japanese population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several lines of evidence suggest that the dopaminergic nervous system contributes to methamphetamine (METH) dependence, and there is increasing evidence of antagonistic interactions between dopamine and adenosine receptors. We there...

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Main Authors: Kobayashi Hideaki, Ujike Hiroshi, Iwata Nakao, Inada Toshiya, Yamada Mitsuhiko, Sekine Yoshimoto, Uchimura Naohisa, Iyo Masaomi, Ozaki Norio, Itokawa Masanari, Sora Ichiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/6/1/50