Estrogen Effects on the Hyperactivity Induced by (+)-MDMA and Cocaine in Female Rats.

Authors :: Wenxia Zhou
Cunningham, Kathryn A.
Thomas, Mary L.
Source :: Behavioral Neuroscience. Feb2003, Vol. 117 Issue 1, p84. 11p. 10 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Compares the effects of estrogen (E) on the hyperactivity induced by methylenedioxymethamphetamine with E effects on cocaine-evoked hyperactivity in female rats. Reason behind the differential effects of E on hyperactivity; Effects of E2 on spontaneous activity in ovariectomized (OVX) rats; Influence of E2 on dose-response to cocaine in OVX rats.

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