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Two genetically selected strains of rats exhibit hypersensitivity or resistance to cocaine-induced fatal arrhythmias.
The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics - 1 Feb 1999
Shi B, Heavner J E, Liu J, Wang M J, Lutherer L O, McIntyre D C, Reigel C E
Abstract excerpt
We identified for the first time two genetically selected strains of rats that differ markedly in sensitivity to cocaine-induced life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and arrest. The two strains of rats, designated as Fast and Slow, were bred for sensitivity (Fast) or resistance (Slow) to electrically kindled seizures. Studies were performed on halothane-anesthetized, mechanically ventilated rats. Animals were...
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