2019
Sex differences in amphetamine-induced dopamine release in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of tobacco smokers
Zakiniaeiz Y, Hillmer AT, Matuskey D, Nabulsi N, Ropchan J, Mazure CM, Picciotto MR, Huang Y, McKee SA, Morris ED, Cosgrove KP. Sex differences in amphetamine-induced dopamine release in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of tobacco smokers. Neuropsychopharmacology 2019, 44: 2205-2211. PMID: 31269510, PMCID: PMC6897943, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-019-0456-y.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsDA releasePositron emission tomographyD2R availabilityDorsolateral prefrontal cortexMale smokersFemale smokersTobacco smokingPrefrontal cortexAmphetamine-induced DA releaseAmphetamine-induced dopamine releaseCortical DA releaseMesocortical DA systemEffects of nicotineSmoking-related behaviorsMesolimbic dopamine systemLong-term abstinenceSex differencesGender-specific treatmentFemale nonsmokersTobacco smokersAmphetamine administrationDopamine releaseNeurochemical mechanismsNonsmokersSmokers
2016
Sex Differences in Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Comparative Efficacy: A Network Meta-analysis
Smith PH, Weinberger AH, Zhang J, Emme E, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Sex Differences in Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Comparative Efficacy: A Network Meta-analysis. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2016, 19: 273-281. PMID: 27613893, PMCID: PMC5939704, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntw144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransdermal nicotineSmoking cessationBupropion SRComparative efficacyFirst option treatmentSustained release bupropionPlacebo-controlled trialSex differencesCigarette smoking cessationNetwork Meta-AnalysisRelease bupropionCessation pharmacotherapyOption treatmentGeneral community sampleCigarette smokersQuit ratesVarenicline's efficacyPharmacological interventionsVareniclineBupropionNicotine addictionMeta-AnalysisPlaceboSimilar outcomesSignificant sex differences
2015
Sex Differences in Varenicline Efficacy for Smoking Cessation: A Meta-Analysis
McKee SA, Smith PH, Kaufman M, Mazure CM, Weinberger AH. Sex Differences in Varenicline Efficacy for Smoking Cessation: A Meta-Analysis. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2015, 18: 1002-1011. PMID: 26446070, PMCID: PMC5942618, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntv207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation medicationsCessation medicationsSmoking cessationDouble-blind placebo-controlled trialEfficacy of vareniclinePlacebo-controlled trialShort-term outcomesClinical trial dataSex differencesSimilar ratesWeek 52Week 24Women smokersNicotine replacementWeek 12Outcome endpointsTherapeutic responseClinical trialsContinuous abstinenceVarenicline's efficacyVareniclinePlacebo outcomesEqual efficacySex disparitiesEffective FDA
2012
Sex Differences in Availability of β2*-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Recently Abstinent Tobacco Smokers
Cosgrove KP, Esterlis I, McKee SA, Bois F, Seibyl JP, Mazure CM, Krishnan-Sarin S, Staley JK, Picciotto MR, O’Malley S. Sex Differences in Availability of β2*-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Recently Abstinent Tobacco Smokers. JAMA Psychiatry 2012, 69: 418-427. PMID: 22474108, PMCID: PMC3508698, DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2011.1465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAzetidinesBehavior, AddictiveBrainDepressionEstradiolFemaleFunctional NeuroimagingHumansIodine RadioisotopesMaleNicotinic AntagonistsProgesteronePyridinesRadioligand AssayReceptors, NicotinicSex CharacteristicsSmokingSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsNAChR availabilityFemale smokersTobacco smokersNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsFemale nonsmokersProgesterone levelsAcetylcholine receptorsFemale sex steroid hormonesSex differencesSex steroid hormone levelsAbstinent tobacco smokersSex-matched nonsmokersTobacco smoking effectsMagnetic resonance imaging studyAge-matched malesEquilibrium distribution volumeEffects of nicotineSex steroid hormonesSteroid hormone levelsUnderlying neurochemical mechanismsResonance imaging studySingle photon emissionDays of abstinenceIA SPECTNicotine therapy
2007
123I-5-IA-85380 SPECT Imaging of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Availability in Nonsmokers: Effects of Sex and Menstrual Phase
Cosgrove KP, Mitsis EM, Bois F, Frohlich E, Tamagnan GD, Krantzler E, Perry E, Maciejewski PK, Epperson CN, Allen S, O'Malley S, Mazure CM, Seibyl JP, van Dyck CH, Staley JK. 123I-5-IA-85380 SPECT Imaging of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Availability in Nonsmokers: Effects of Sex and Menstrual Phase. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2007, 48: 1633-1640. PMID: 17873128, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.107.042317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegional brain activityMenstrual cycleNAChR availabilityWomen nonsmokersMenstrual phaseRadiotracer metabolismNicotinic acetylcholine receptor systemSex differencesBrain activityEffects of sexNicotinic acetylcholine receptor availabilitySmoking cessation treatmentMid-luteal phaseAcetylcholine receptor systemPlasma protein bindingTobacco smokingCessation treatmentHealthy menRegional brainHormone levelsPlasma measuresTreatment responseOutcome measuresSPECT scansNonsmokersEvolving Knowledge of Sex Differences in Brain Structure, Function, and Chemistry
Cosgrove KP, Mazure CM, Staley JK. Evolving Knowledge of Sex Differences in Brain Structure, Function, and Chemistry. Biological Psychiatry 2007, 62: 847-855. PMID: 17544382, PMCID: PMC2711771, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2007.03.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingFunctional magnetic resonance imagingPositron emission tomographyBrain structuresPsychiatric disordersHealthy individualsFemale brainResonance imagingSex differencesGlobal cerebral blood flowRegional volume differencesCerebral blood flowDevastating brain disorderStructural magnetic resonance imagingSex-specific treatmentsGamma-aminobutyric acidEnglish-language literatureSingle photon emissionEpidemiologic evidencePathophysiological mechanismsHealthy menHigh percentageMEDLINE searchSex-specific differencesBlood flow
2004
Childhood maltreatment as a risk factor for adult cardiovascular disease and depression.
Batten SV, Aslan M, Maciejewski PK, Mazure CM. Childhood maltreatment as a risk factor for adult cardiovascular disease and depression. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2004, 65: 249-54. PMID: 15003081, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.v65n0217.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular diseaseRisk factorsChildhood maltreatmentAdult depressionMultiple logistic regression modelAdult cardiovascular diseasePotent risk factorEffective clinical assessmentNational Comorbidity SurveySignificant increaseU.S. National Comorbidity SurveyLogistic regression modelsSex differencesCardiovascular eventsRepresentative sampleClinical assessmentLifetime depressionDiseaseAdult HealthPhysical outcomesWomenDepressionChildhood abuseMenDemographic factors
2003
Sex differences in the effects of stressful life events on changes in smoking status
McKee SA, Maciejewski PK, Falba T, Mazure CM. Sex differences in the effects of stressful life events on changes in smoking status. Addiction 2003, 98: 847-855. PMID: 12780373, DOI: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2003.00408.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStressful life eventsLife eventsSmoking statusAdverse financial eventsCurrent smokersHealth eventsCommunity-based sampleOccurrence of relapseImportant risk factorAdverse health eventsSubstance useFormer smokersFinancial eventsRisk factorsLogistic regression proceduresOdds ratioTobacco useAmericans' ChangingInteractive effectsSex differencesSmokersGreater deleterious effectWomenAbstinenceSmokingThe interplay of stress, gender and cognitive style in depressive onset
Mazure CM, Maciejewski PK. The interplay of stress, gender and cognitive style in depressive onset. Archives Of Women's Mental Health 2003, 6: 5-8. PMID: 12715259, DOI: 10.1007/s00737-002-0161-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research