Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6284121 Neuroscience Letters 2012 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The effect of methadone on adult hippocampal neurogenesis was studied in rats. ► Methadone decreased weight gain and exploratory locomotor activity. ► However, methadone did not alter key aspects of adult hippocampal neurogenesis. ► Methadone appears distinct from other opiates in having no effect on neurogenesis. ► Disrupted neurogenesis may not always be associated with cognitive deficits.
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