Mapping brain activity and neurotransmitters pre-cigarette smoking evolution: A study of male subjects

• Published in: Journal of psychiatric research Vol. 180; pp. 39 - 46
• Main Authors: Sun, Jieping, zhang, Mengzhe, Dang, Jinghan, Niu, Xiaoyu, Tao, Qiuying, Kang, Yimeng, Ma, Longyao, Mei, Bohui, Wei, Yarui, Wang, Weijian, Han, Shaoqiang, Cheng, Jingliang, Zhang, Yong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2024
• Subjects: Adult; Brain - diagnostic imaging; Brain - metabolism; Brain - physiopathology; Brain Mapping; Cigarette Smoking - adverse effects; Cigarette Smoking - physiopathology; Disease Progression; Humans; Intrinsic neural activity; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Middle Aged; Neurotransmitter; Neurotransmitter Agents - metabolism; Nicotine addiction; Progressive; Regional homogeneity; Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging; Tobacco Use Disorder - diagnostic imaging; Tobacco Use Disorder - physiopathology; Young Adult; Progressive; Neurotransmitter; Intrinsic neural activity; Nicotine addiction; Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging; Regional homogeneity
• ISSN: 0022-3956; 1879-1379; 1879-1379
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.09.051

The impact of tobacco smoking on global health persists and it is essential to understand the progression of addiction and the involvement of neurotransmitters. This study assessed 47 participants with tobacco use disorder (TUD) categorized based on changes in Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence...