2022
Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Effects on Smoking: a Review and Proof of Concept of Sex-Sensitive Effects
DeVito E, Sofuoglu M. Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Effects on Smoking: a Review and Proof of Concept of Sex-Sensitive Effects. Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports 2022, 9: 113-123. PMID: 36644316, PMCID: PMC9838826, DOI: 10.1007/s40473-022-00251-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmoking behaviorPreliminary dataHuman laboratory studiesCigarette smoking behaviorShort-term abstinenceNicotine administrationSmoking cessationTreatment optionsWithdrawal symptomsCessation outcomesPharmacogenetic effectsOvernight abstinenceMet carriersSmoking urgesActivity genotypeReviewThis articleSymptomsCOMT geneSex differencesAbstinenceFunctional variantsSmokingCigarettesAdministrationIndividuals
2017
Atomoxetine in abstinent cocaine users: Sex differences
DeVito EE, Herman AI, Konkus NS, Zhang H, Sofuoglu M. Atomoxetine in abstinent cocaine users: Sex differences. Data In Brief 2017, 14: 566-572. PMID: 28861456, PMCID: PMC5568877, DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2017.08.011.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Intravenous Nicotine Self-Administration in Smokers: Dose–Response Function and Sex Differences
Jensen KP, DeVito EE, Valentine G, Gueorguieva R, Sofuoglu M. Intravenous Nicotine Self-Administration in Smokers: Dose–Response Function and Sex Differences. Neuropsychopharmacology 2015, 41: 2034-2040. PMID: 26717881, PMCID: PMC4908640, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2015.373.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood pressureHeart rateFemale smokersRandomized double-blind crossover designDouble-blind crossover designSubjective effectsTobacco-dependent subjectsSex differencesDiastolic blood pressureIntravenous Nicotine Self-AdministrationSelf-administration ratesNicotine Self-AdministrationDose-response functionNicotine dosesNicotine doseTobacco dependenceIntravenous nicotineCrossover designSelf-AdministrationReinforcement thresholdSmokersInfusionNicotineForced-choice trialsAversive responses
2013
Neural Correlates of Impulsivity in Healthy Males and Females with Family Histories of Alcoholism
DeVito EE, Meda SA, Jiantonio R, Potenza MN, Krystal JH, Pearlson GD. Neural Correlates of Impulsivity in Healthy Males and Females with Family Histories of Alcoholism. Neuropsychopharmacology 2013, 38: 1854-1863. PMID: 23584260, PMCID: PMC3746701, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2013.92.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use measuresNeural correlatesFHP individualsImpulse controlHigher self-reported impulsivityGreater BOLD signalFHN groupSelf-reported impulsivityAlcohol useInferior frontal gyrusLeft anterior insulaUse measuresImpulsivity factorsAnterior insulaFrontal gyrusGreater activationImpulsivityAddictive disordersNeural systemsScanner measuresSuccessful inhibitionBOLD signalSex differencesBehavioral traitsAddiction