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Mechanism of action of MDMA (Ecstasy)

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01.10.2009
 - 31.12.2014

In our main project: "Mechanism of action of MDMA (Ecstasy)" we investigate how MDMA acts in the brain using both in vitro techniques and studies in humans. In the in vitro studies we assess interactions of MDMA with serotonin-, dopamine-, and norepinephrine uptake carriers in cell assays. In humans, we assess the subjective and cardiovascular effects of MDMA after the administration of substances that selectively block potential sites of action of MDMA in the brain.

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Matthias Emanuel Liechti

Principal Investigator
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Jörg Huwyler

Co-Investigator
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Rudolf Brenneisen

Co-Investigator
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Cédric Hysek

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Valentina Giulia Nicola

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Linda Simmler

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