Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge Blocks Ethanol-Induced Synaptic Dysfunction through Regulation of NMDA Receptor-Dependent Synaptic Transmission

• Published in: Biomolecules & therapeutics Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 433 - 437
• Main Authors: Park, Hye Jin, Lee, Seungheon, Jung, Ji Wook, Lee, Young Choon, Choi, Seong-Min, Kim, Dong Hyun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Society of Applied Pharmacology 01.07.2016; 한국응용약물학회
• Subjects: Original; 약학; Salvia miltiorrhiza; Ethanol; NMDA receptor; Synaptic plasticity

Consumption of high doses of ethanol can lead to amnesia, which often manifests as a blackout. These blackouts experienced by ethanol consumers may be a major cause of the social problems associated with excess ethanol consumption. However, there is currently no established treatment for preventing...