研究人员发现可卡因触发了NPAS4蛋白质,以促进吸毒行为,有可能帮助新的戒毒治疗。 Researchers found cocaine triggers NPAS4 protein to promote drug-taking behavior, potentially aiding in new addiction therapies.

南卡罗来纳医科大学的研究人员发现 可卡因触发了大脑中的蛋白质 NPAS4 来劫持正常的脑电路 并助长进一步的吸毒行为 Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina discovered that cocaine triggers a protein, NPAS4, in the brain to hijack normal brain circuitry and promote further drug-taking behavior. NPAS4参与药物-环境关联的形成和维持，这是复发脆弱性的关键因素。 NPAS4 is involved in the formation and maintenance of drug-context associations, which are critical factors in relapse vulnerability. 这一突破可能带来新的治疗目标,旨在减少复发的危险,在打击可卡因上瘾的斗争中取得重大进展。 This breakthrough could lead to new therapeutic targets aimed at reducing the risk of relapse, providing a significant advancement in the battle against cocaine addiction.