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CREB regulation of BK channel gene expression underlies rapid drug tolerance.
Genes, brain, and behavior - 1 Jun 2009
Wang Y, Ghezzi A, Yin J C P, Atkinson N S
Abstract excerpt
Pharmacodynamic tolerance is believed to involve homeostatic mechanisms initiated to restore normal neural function. Drosophila exposed to a sedating dose of an organic solvent, such as benzyl alcohol or ethanol, acquire tolerance to subsequent sedation by that solvent. The slo gene encodes BK-type Ca(2+)-activated K(+) channels and has been linked to alcohol- and organic solvent-induced behavioral tolerance in...
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