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. 2000 Sep 29;878(1-2):218-22.
doi: 10.1016/s0006-8993(00)02707-4.

Methamphetamine toxicity is attenuated in mice that overexpress human manganese superoxide dismutase

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Methamphetamine toxicity is attenuated in mice that overexpress human manganese superoxide dismutase

W F Maragos et al. Brain Res. .

Abstract

We have investigated methamphetamine (MA) toxicity in transgenic mice that overexpress the human form of mitochondrial manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD). Our results reveal a significant reduction in the long-term depletion of striatal dopamine and protein oxidation following repeated administration of MA in transgenic vs. non-transgenic littermates. These findings support the notion that ROS contribute to MA-induced brain damage and suggest that mitochondria may play an important role in this form of neurodegeneration.

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