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Ibogaine Antagonizes Cocaine-Induced Locomotor Stimulation in Mice

Sershen, Henry, Hashim, Audrey, Harsing, Laszlo, Lajtha, Abel · 1992 · Life Sciences

Mechanisms Preclinical moderate

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Ibogaine (40 mg/kg) reduces cocaine-induced locomotor stimulation in mice for ≥9 days. Selective for cocaine (not amphetamine). Transiently increases DA turnover (DOPAC+HVA/DA). Weak DAT affinity (IC₅₀ 1500 nM vs cocaine 120 nM).

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