A Role for Sigma Receptors in Stimulant Self Administration and Addiction

Sigma1 receptors (σ1Rs) represent a structurally unique class of intracellular proteins that function as chaperones. σ1Rs translocate from the mitochondria-associated membrane to the cell nucleus or cell membrane, and through protein-protein interactions influence several targets, including ion chan...

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Main Authors: Katz, Jonathan L., Su, Tsung-Ping, Hiranita, Takato, Hayashi, Teruo, Tanda, Gianluigi, Kopajtic, Theresa, Tsai, Shang-Yi
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3167211/