Effects of Serotonin on Memory Impairments Produced by Ethanol
1983; American Association for the Advancement of Science; Volume: 221; Issue: 4609 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1126/science.6223371
ISSN1095-9203
AutoresHerbert Weingartner, Matthew V. Rudorfer, Monte S. Buchsbaum, Markku Linnoila,
Tópico(s)Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
ResumoSubjects treated with low or high doses of ethanol demonstrated impaired memory, particularly in tests involving the recall of poorly learned information. Zimelidine, an inhibitor of serotonin reuptake, reversed this ethanol-induced impairment. The serotonin neurotransmitter system may mediate learning and memory in humans and may determine some of the effects of alcohol on higher mental functions.
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