Effects of methoxsalen, a CYP2A5/6 inhibitor, on nicotine dependence behaviors in mice
Bagdas D, Muldoon P, Zhu A, Tyndale R, Damaj M. Effects of methoxsalen, a CYP2A5/6 inhibitor, on nicotine dependence behaviors in mice. Neuropharmacology 2014, 85: 67-72. PMID: 24859605, PMCID: PMC4106981, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2014.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnxietyAryl Hydrocarbon HydroxylasesConditioning, PsychologicalCytochrome P450 Family 2Disease Models, AnimalDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnzyme InhibitorsHyperalgesiaMaleMecamylamineMethoxsalenMice, Inbred ICRMotor ActivityNicotineNicotinic AgonistsNicotinic AntagonistsRewardSeverity of Illness IndexSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTobacco Use DisorderConceptsNicotine plasma levelsWithdrawal signsPlasma levelsAdministration of methoxsalenEffect of methoxsalenNicotine dependence behaviorsNicotine replacement therapyChronic nicotine infusionDependence-related behaviorsDrug elimination ratePlace preference testMetabolism of nicotineReward-like propertiesLack of enhancementSpontaneous withdrawalNicotine withdrawalReplacement therapyNicotine preferenceLow doseHigh doseNicotine infusionMouse CYP2A5CPP testActive nicotineNicotine levels