López Cruz, Laura (Date of defense: 2016-05-18)
La adenosina es un neuromodulador del sistema nervioso central involucrado en numerosos procesos y que actúa principalmente en dos tipos de receptores adenosinérgicos (A1 y A2A). La cafeína es una ...
San Miguel Segura, Noemí (Date of defense: 2017-07-18)
Caffeine is a methylxanthine that acts as a nonselective adenosine antagonist, binding to adenosine A1 and A2A receptor subtypes. This substance is highly present in different beverages like coffee, tea ...
Pardo Andres, Marta (Date of defense: 2012-07-12)
For many years, it has been suggested that drugs that interfere with dopamine (DA) transmission alter the rewarding impact of primary reinforcers such as food. Research and theory related to the functions ...
Carratalá Ros, Carla (Date of defense: 2020-03-25)
Depression is characterized by motivational symptoms such as anergia, fatigue and psychomotor slowing. These are highly resistant to treatment and often remain as residual symptoms after antidepressant ...
Porru, Simona (Date of defense: 2020-02-04)
The abundant expression of Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK) in brain areas of addiction emphasizes the relevance of this kinase in modulating behavioral functions mediated by these circuits. ...