Publications by authors named "Landon M Lin"
Article Synopsis
- Dysregulation of the dopaminergic system is linked to disorders like Parkinson's and drug addiction, with psychostimulants primarily targeting the dopamine transporter (DAT).
- Amphetamine and methamphetamine affect dopamine transmission differently, as the study indicates that they enhance the firing rate of dopaminergic neurons and DAT function in distinct ways.
- The research finds that while both drugs can influence DAT-mediated currents, methamphetamine's intracellular effects can inhibit dopamine's ability to increase neuronal firing, suggesting a unique dysregulation mechanism for methamphetamine.
