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World J Exp Med. Mar 20, 2025; 15(1): 100402
Published online Mar 20, 2025. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v15.i1.100402
Published online Mar 20, 2025. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v15.i1.100402
Figure 2 Schematic representation of dopaminergic reward pathway with alcohol.
Alcohol inhibits the activity of monoamine oxidase, a protein that is responsible for the breakdown of dopamine. If dopamine is not degraded, it is transferred to the next neuron, confining its pleasurable effect. GABA: Gamma-aminobutyric acid.
- Citation: Sahu P, Verma HK, Bhaskar L. Alcohol and alcoholism associated neurological disorders: Current updates in a global perspective and recent recommendations. World J Exp Med 2025; 15(1): 100402
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-315x/full/v15/i1/100402.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5493/wjem.v15.i1.100402