JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Addiction Research Research Has Been Reported by a Researcher at University of Pisa (miRNAs and Substances Abuse: Clinical and Forensic Pathological Implications: A Systematic Review).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2023. P. 1219 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A new study on addiction research conducted by researchers at the University of Pisa explores the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in substance addiction. The study highlights the high prevalence and social burden of addiction and the insufficient available interventions. The researchers discuss how miRNAs can modulate gene expression and neural networks, potentially playing a key role in regulating the pathophysiological events of addiction. The study also evaluates the diagnostic potential of miRNAs in different stages of drug and substance addiction and explores their potential as therapeutic targets. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2023/12, p1219
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Chemistry
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:174251332
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