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Abstract in brief
MDMA causes damage to serotonin (5HT) neurons by inducing oxidative stress and autophagy, leading to degeneration of nerve fibers and cellular injury, which can be slowed down by protective agents.
The study found that MDMA activates autophagy in 5HT neurons, and this process can be visualized through increased autophagosome markers like LC3; rilmenidine helps prevent this neurotoxicity by protecting neuron structure and function.
Rilmenidine, a clinically approved drug, showed specific neuroprotective effects on 5HT neurons exposed to MDMA without affecting GABA neurons, suggesting it could be a potential treatment to mitigate MDMA-induced neurotoxicity.]
Going to ask my mom if she'd rather eat dog shit or take medical MDMA after I figure out what MDMA destroying serotonin neurons via" mTOR-independent autophagy" is about.
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Dakota
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This video explores how MDMA damages serotonin neurons by inducing oxidative stress and autophagy. It discusses the protective role of rilmenidine in preventing neurotoxicity, based on scientific research, providing…
MDMA causes damage to serotonin neurons by inducing oxidative stress and autophagy, leading to nerve fiber degeneration and cell injury. Rilmenidine shows potential in protecting neurons from MDMA's neurotoxic effects…
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Going to ask my mom if she'd rather eat dog shit or take medical MDMA after I figure out what MDMA destroying serotonin neurons via" mTOR-independent autophagy" is about.
https://t.co/JasPK0zeft
https://t.co/rEhqv59o9i
Aug 14, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 6,741 followersView post →
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