Biochemistry & Pharmacology: Open Access

Biochemistry & Pharmacology: Open Access
Open Access

ISSN: 2167-0501

Research Article - (2013) Volume 0, Issue 0

Is Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor a Possible Mechanism Underlying Risperidone Sensitization in Adolescent Rats?

Qing Shu1,2, Gang Hu1* and Ming Li2*
1Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
2Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
*Corresponding Author(s): Gang Hu, MD, Ph.D., Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, 140 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, PR China, Tel: 86-25-86863108, Fax: 86-25-86863108 Email:
Ming Li, Ph.D., 238 Burnett Hall, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0308, USA, Tel: 402-472-3144 Email:

Abstract