BIOL 0170 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Controlled Substances Act, Adderall, Methylphenidate
7 Nov 2016
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Enhanced dopamine signaling may improve focusing attention and interest on a task. Blocks reuptake of da by binding to receptor --> mild stimulatory effect. Enters pre-synaptic neuron through pumping mechanism, displaces more da into the cleft. Lack of accepted safety for use of the drug. Schedule ii: oxycodone, hydrocodone, stimulants (adderall and ritalin), Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence, high psychological dependence. Abuse may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence. Israel is marijuana research capital of the world. Nausea from chemo, epilepsy, depression, ptsd, ms, crohn"s disease. Levels of thc and cbd are not high enough to cause death of cancer cells in vitro. Biopharmaceuticals: biological molecules (proteins, monoclonal abs, cytokines) derived from living organisms. Bacteria, mammalian cells, yeast serve as manufacturing vessels. Genetically engineered, processed, and manufactured for use as medicinal therapies. Growth and culture of the biological vessels (bacteria, mammalian cells, yeast) in which the products will be made.
