2021
Saracatinib Fails to Reduce Alcohol-Seeking and Consumption in Mice and Human Participants
Thompson SL, Gianessi CA, O'Malley SS, Cavallo DA, Shi JM, Tetrault JM, DeMartini KS, Gueorguieva R, Pittman B, Krystal JH, Taylor JR, Krishnan-Sarin S. Saracatinib Fails to Reduce Alcohol-Seeking and Consumption in Mice and Human Participants. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2021, 12: 709559. PMID: 34531767, PMCID: PMC8438169, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.709559.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNMDA receptorsSrc/FynAlcohol consumptionEffect of saracatinibVehicle 2 hChronic alcohol useDays of treatmentDSM-IV criteriaMore effective treatmentsNumber of drinksGlutamatergic systemAdditional drinkAlcohol drinkingAdditional dosesEthanol exposureEffective treatmentNR2B subunitAlcohol abuseHuman studiesPriming drinkAlcohol cravingSaracatinibDrinking paradigmNovel pharmacotherapeuticsHuman participants
2009
Efficacy of D-Cycloserine for Enhancing Response to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Panic Disorder
Otto MW, Tolin DF, Simon NM, Pearlson GD, Basden S, Meunier SA, Hofmann SG, Eisenmenger K, Krystal JH, Pollack MH. Efficacy of D-Cycloserine for Enhancing Response to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Panic Disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2009, 67: 365-370. PMID: 19811776, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2009.07.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavior therapyExposure-based cognitive behavior therapyD-cycloserinePanic disorderTherapeutic learningPanic Disorder Severity ScaleInternal sensationsManualized cognitive behavior therapyPlacebo-controlled augmentation trialD-cycloserine augmentationLarge effect sizesExposure interventionDCS administrationPill placeboAnxiety disordersDSM-IV criteriaSession 3Global ImpressionEffect sizePrimary outcome measureClinician Global ImpressionDisordersParticipantsLearningSignificant adverse effects
2001
Reductions in Occipital Cortex GABA Levels in Panic Disorder Detected With 1H-Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Goddard AW, Mason GF, Almai A, Rothman DL, Behar KL, Petroff OA, Charney DS, Krystal JH. Reductions in Occipital Cortex GABA Levels in Panic Disorder Detected With 1H-Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. JAMA Psychiatry 2001, 58: 556-561. PMID: 11386984, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.58.6.556.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOccipital cortex GABA levelsCortical GABA levelsGABA levelsGamma-aminobutyric acidPanic disorderOccipital cortex GABA concentrationsSex-matched control subjectsGABA neuronal functionHuman panic disorderMeasures of illnessPatient-control pairsBrain GABA levelsDSM-IV criteriaPreclinical evidenceMedication historyControl subjectsUnmedicated patientsGABA functionMajor depressionCurrent diagnosisNeuronal functionGABA concentrationPatientsReference limitsDisorders
2000
Similarities in the Disturbances in Cortical Information Processing in Alcoholism and Aging: A Pilot Evoked Potential Study
Boutros N, Reid M, Petrakis I, Campbell D, Torello M, Krystal J. Similarities in the Disturbances in Cortical Information Processing in Alcoholism and Aging: A Pilot Evoked Potential Study. International Psychogeriatrics 2000, 12: 513-525. PMID: 11263717, DOI: 10.1017/s1041610200006621.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInformation processingCortical information processingSensory gatingPaired-click paradigmOlder healthy subjectsAlcohol dependenceSensory gating deficitsStimulus classificationNovel stimuliOddball paradigmHealthy individualsYoung healthy groupEvoked potential studiesDSM-IV criteriaPotential studiesHealthy subjectsGender-matched groupAged healthy individualsGender-matched healthy individualsGating deficitsMiddle-aged individualsPsychotic symptomsOlder groupProcessingAlcoholic patients
1999
Reduced Cortical γ-Aminobutyric Acid Levels in Depressed Patients Determined by Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Sanacora G, Mason GF, Rothman DL, Behar KL, Hyder F, Petroff OA, Berman RM, Charney DS, Krystal JH. Reduced Cortical γ-Aminobutyric Acid Levels in Depressed Patients Determined by Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. JAMA Psychiatry 1999, 56: 1043-1047. PMID: 10565505, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.56.11.1043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProton magnetic resonance spectroscopyDepressed patientsGABA levelsMedication-free depressed patientsOccipital cortex GABA levelsVivo proton magnetic resonance spectroscopyCortical GABA concentrationsGamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) systemΓ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levelsBrain GABA levelsMagnetic resonance spectroscopy protocolHealthy control subjectsDSM-IV criteriaGABA neurotransmitter systemEffect of depressionInteraction of diagnosisControl subjectsMajor depressionNeurotransmitter systemsHealthy subjectsOccipital cortexNeurobiologic processesAnalysis of covarianceGABA concentrationMental illness
1998
Increased Striatal Dopamine Transmission in Schizophrenia: Confirmation in a Second Cohort
Abi-Dargham A, Gil R, Krystal J, Baldwin RM, Seibyl JP, Bowers M, van Dyck CH, Charney DS, Innis RB, Laruelle M. Increased Striatal Dopamine Transmission in Schizophrenia: Confirmation in a Second Cohort. American Journal Of Psychiatry 1998, 155: 761-767. PMID: 9619147, DOI: 10.1176/ajp.155.6.761.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsD2 receptor availabilityAcute amphetamine challengeStriatal dopamine transmissionAmphetamine challengeReceptor availabilityDopamine releaseHealthy subjectsDopamine transmissionDopamine D2 receptor availabilityExcess dopamine releaseStriatal dopamine releaseComparison groupD2 receptor radiotracerHistory of alcoholDSM-IV criteriaSingle photon emissionNew cohortUntreated patientsReceptor radiotracerSchizophrenic patientsPatientsSecond cohortParental socioeconomic statusPositive symptomsSubstance abuse