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These results demonstrate functional selectivity at the 5-HT2A receptor, in which serotonin and its N-methylated derivatives promote differential signaling in the mouse frontal cortex and in primary cortical neurons and thus have different mechanisms underlying manifestation of the HTR. That is, serotonin activation leads to a signaling complex that involves β-arrestin-2, Src, and Akt, whereas …

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Detox can be dehydrating to the body as it uses any means — most notably vomiting, diarrhea and sweating — to expel alcohol and its toxins. Combining alcohol’s pre-existing dehydrating qualities with withdrawal-related dehydration can easily induce seizures and may prove lethal in some cases. Withdrawal seizures, sometimes called “rum fits,” can emerge between 6–48 …

Alcohol Withdrawal: Symptoms, Treatment & Timeline Leer más »