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Striatal dopamine D2/D3 receptor availability in male smokers

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Abstract

It has been reported that the activation of the nicotine receptor evokes central endogenous dopamine release. However, whether smoking affects striatal dopamine D2/D3 availability over the long run has not been well established in vivo. Fifteen male smokers and their matching controls were recruited. Striatal dopamine D2/D3 receptor availability was assessed by single photon emission computed tomography with [ 123]IBZM Iodo-benzaimide. There was no significant difference in striatal D2/D3 receptor availability between smokers and controls.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)87-90
Number of pages4
JournalPsychiatry Research - Neuroimaging
Volume146
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006 Jan 30

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Neuroscience (miscellaneous)
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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