Potential for Dependence on Lisdexamfetamine - In vivo and In vitro Aspects.
10.4062/biomolther.2016.080
- Author:
Jaesuk YUN
1
;
Kwang Wook LEE
;
Jang Hyeon EOM
;
Young Hoon KIM
;
Jisoon SHIN
;
Kyoungmoon HAN
;
Hye Kyung PARK
;
Hyung Soo KIM
;
Hye Jin CHA
Author Information
1. Pharmacological Research Division, Toxicological Evaluation and Research Department, National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Chungju 28159, Republic of Korea. chahj1@korea.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Lisdexamfetamine;
Dependence;
Conditioned place preference;
Self-administration;
Synaptosome;
Dopamine
- MeSH:
Chromatography, Liquid;
Dopamine;
In Vitro Techniques*;
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate*;
Rodentia;
Synaptosomes
- From:Biomolecules & Therapeutics
2017;25(6):659-664
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Although lisdexamfetamine is used as a recreational drug, little research exists regarding its potential for dependence or its precise mechanisms of action. This study aims to evaluate the psychoactivity and dependence profile of lisdexamfetamine using conditioned place preference and self-administration paradigms in rodents. Additionally, biochemical techniques are used to assess alterations in the dopamine levels in striatal synaptosomes following administration of lisdexamfetamine. Lisdexamfetamine increased both conditioned place preference and self-administration. Moreover, after administration of the lisdexamfetamine, dopamine levels in the striatal synaptosomes were significantly increased. Although some modifications should be made to the analytical methods, performing high performance liquid chromatography studies on synaptosomes can aid in predicting dependence liability when studying new psychoactive substances in the future. Collectively, lisdexamfetamine has potential for dependence possible via dopaminergic pathway.
