2010
SPECT imaging of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in nonsmoking heavy alcohol drinking individuals
Esterlis I, Cosgrove KP, Petrakis IL, McKee SA, Bois F, Krantzler E, Stiklus SM, Perry EB, Tamagnan GD, Seibyl JP, Krystal JH, Staley JK. SPECT imaging of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in nonsmoking heavy alcohol drinking individuals. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 108: 146-150. PMID: 20074869, PMCID: PMC2871672, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.12.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrinks/occasionNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsControl nonsmokersAcetylcholine receptorsHeavy drinkersHeavy drinkingLast alcoholic beverageHeavy alcohol drinkersHeavy alcoholSingle photon emissionSeverity of drinkingEffect of ageTobacco smokingAlcohol drinkersAlcohol drinkingCommon neural substrateNonsmokersAlcohol consumptionReceptor availabilityLarger studyAlcohol drinksAlcohol use behaviorsAddictive disordersDrinkersNeural substrates
2009
Dopamine and Serotonin Transporter Availability During Acute Alcohol Withdrawal: Effects of Comorbid Tobacco Smoking
Cosgrove KP, Krantzler E, Frohlich EB, Stiklus S, Pittman B, Tamagnan GD, Baldwin RM, Bois F, Seibyl JP, Krystal JH, O'Malley SS, Staley JK. Dopamine and Serotonin Transporter Availability During Acute Alcohol Withdrawal: Effects of Comorbid Tobacco Smoking. Neuropsychopharmacology 2009, 34: 2218-2226. PMID: 19440191, PMCID: PMC4457331, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2009.49.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol DrinkingBrainBrain MappingCase-Control StudiesCocaineDopamine Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedProtein BindingRadiopharmaceuticalsSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsSmokingStatistics as TopicSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonYoung AdultConceptsDA transporter availabilityTobacco smokingSerotonin transporter availabilityTransporter availabilityAlcohol drinkersAcute withdrawalAlcohol drinkingLast drinkCIT single photon emissionAcute alcohol withdrawalHeavy alcohol drinkingSingle photon emissionEffects of alcoholControl smokersAlcohol withdrawalSynaptic markersNeuroadaptive changesNonsmokersSmokersSmokingTotal groupBrainstemSignificant positive correlationFirst weekPrevious month
2008
β 2 Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor availability in post-traumatic stress disorder
Czermak C, Staley JK, Kasserman S, Bois F, Young T, Henry S, Tamagnan GD, Seibyl JP, Krystal JH, Neumeister A. β 2 Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor availability in post-traumatic stress disorder. The International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology 2008, 11: 419-424. PMID: 18190729, DOI: 10.1017/s1461145707008152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-traumatic stress disorderClinician-Administered PTSD ScaleMesiotemporal cortexPTSD patientsPathophysiology of PTSDStress disorderBeta2 nAChRsNicotinic acetylcholine receptor availabilityHistory of smokingHealthy control subjectsNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsIA bindingNovel molecular targetsSingle photon emissionSubgroup of participantsRe-experiencing symptom clusterIA-85380Symptomatic patientsControl subjectsHealthy controlsReceptor availabilityPTSD ScaleAcetylcholine receptorsSymptom clustersPrefrontal cortex
2005
Cortical γ-Aminobutyric Acid Type A–Benzodiazepine Receptors in Recovery From Alcohol Dependence: Relationship to Features of Alcohol Dependence and Cigarette Smoking
Staley JK, Gottschalk C, Petrakis IL, Gueorguieva R, O’Malley S, Baldwin R, Jatlow P, Verhoeff NP, Perry E, Weinzimmer D, Frohlich E, Ruff E, van Dyck CH, Seibyl JP, Innis RB, Krystal JH. Cortical γ-Aminobutyric Acid Type A–Benzodiazepine Receptors in Recovery From Alcohol Dependence: Relationship to Features of Alcohol Dependence and Cigarette Smoking. JAMA Psychiatry 2005, 62: 877-888. PMID: 16061765, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.62.8.877.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeeks of abstinenceIomazenil single-photon emissionSingle photon emissionDays of sobrietyAlcohol dependenceIomazenil uptakeTomographic scanBenzodiazepine receptorsVoxel-based statistical parametric mappingReceptor adaptationDistribution volumeReceptor functionGamma-aminobutyric acid type ABenzodiazepine receptor levelsIodine I 123Reduced receptor functionHuman alcohol dependenceLast alcoholic drinkHealthy comparison groupStatistical parametric mappingAlcohol withdrawalClinical featuresSmoking statusCigarette smokingAcute withdrawal
2000
Dopamine and serotonin transporters in patients with schizophrenia: an imaging study with [123I]β-CIT
Laruelle M, Abi-Dargham A, van Dyck C, Gil R, D’Souza D, Krystal J, Seibyl J, Baldwin R, Innis R. Dopamine and serotonin transporters in patients with schizophrenia: an imaging study with [123I]β-CIT. Biological Psychiatry 2000, 47: 371-379. PMID: 10704949, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(99)00257-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsBrain StemCarrier ProteinsCase-Control StudiesCocaineDopamineDopamine Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsFemaleHumansIodine RadioisotopesMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMembrane Transport ProteinsMiddle AgedNeostriatumNerve Tissue ProteinsSchizophreniaSerotoninSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsAmphetamine-induced dopamine releaseStriatal dopamine transporterDopamine transporterControl subjectsDAT densityDopamine releaseNegative symptomsStriatal DAT densityDuration of illnessDopamine nerve terminalsHealthy control subjectsSerotonin transporter densityCohort of subjectsRelative deficitSingle photon emissionNeurodegenerative processesPostmortem studiesNerve terminalsSerotonin functionTrend-level associationReceptor radiotracerPatientsDopamine functionLower striatalTransporter density
1999
[123I]Iomazenil SPECT benzodiazepine receptor imaging in schizophrenia
Verhoeff N, Soares J, D’Souza C, Gil R, Degen K, Abi-Dargham A, Zoghbi S, Fujita M, Rajeevan N, Seibyl J, Krystal J, van Dyck C, Charney D, Innis R. [123I]Iomazenil SPECT benzodiazepine receptor imaging in schizophrenia. Psychiatry Research 1999, 91: 163-173. PMID: 10641580, DOI: 10.1016/s0925-4927(99)00027-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuration of illnessHealthy control subjectsControl subjectsGamma-aminobutyric acidLeft precentral gyrusSuperior occipital gyrusPANSS scoresPrecentral gyrusOccipital gyrusSignificant differencesTotal brain uptakeNon-smoking patientsGray matter atrophyConstant infusion paradigmPathophysiology of schizophreniaCortical brain regionsSingle photon emissionTypical antipsychoticsAtypical antipsychoticsCigarette smokingInhibitory neurotransmissionBrain uptakeInfusion paradigmMatter atrophyPostmortem studiesNo Evidence of Altered In Vivo Benzodiazepine Receptor Binding in Schizophrenia
Abi-Dargham A, Laruelle M, Krystal J, D'Souza C, Zoghbi S, Baldwin R, Seibyl J, Mawlawi O, de Erasquin G, Charney D, Innis R. No Evidence of Altered In Vivo Benzodiazepine Receptor Binding in Schizophrenia. Neuropsychopharmacology 1999, 20: 650-661. PMID: 10327433, DOI: 10.1016/s0893-133x(98)00107-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReceptor densitySchizophrenic patientsVivo benzodiazepine receptor bindingBDZ receptor densityMale schizophrenic patientsBenzodiazepine receptor densityPathophysiology of schizophreniaBenzodiazepine receptor bindingSingle photon emissionRegional distribution volumesPrevious postmortemGABA transmissionBDZ antagonistBDZ receptorsReceptor expressionNeurotransmitter systemsHealthy volunteersPsychotic symptomsBrain regionsDistribution volumeReceptor bindingSchizophreniaVivo studiesPatientsPossible alterationsChanges of benzodiazepine receptors during chronic benzodiazepine administration in humans
Fujita M, Woods S, Verhoeff N, Abi-Dargham A, Baldwin R, Zoghbi S, Soares J, Jatlow P, Krystal J, Rajeevan N, Charney D, Seibyl J, Innis R. Changes of benzodiazepine receptors during chronic benzodiazepine administration in humans. European Journal Of Pharmacology 1999, 368: 161-172. PMID: 10193652, DOI: 10.1016/s0014-2999(99)00013-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical effectsReceptor levelsReceptor densityReceptor occupancyChronic benzodiazepine administrationBenzodiazepine receptor densityHealthy human subjectsComparison of baselineSingle photon emissionHopkins Verbal Learning TestInduced sedationVerbal Learning TestBenzodiazepine administrationOral administrationBaseline valuesBenzodiazepine receptorsTolerance developmentDay 3Day 17Day 4Day 10Central typeLearning TestReceptorsHuman subjects
1998
Alterations of Benzodiazepine Receptors in Type II Alcoholic Subjects Measured With SPECT and 123IIomazenil
Abi-Dargham A, Krystal JH, Anjilvel S, Scanley BE, Zoghbi S, Baldwin RM, Rajeevan N, Ellis S, Petrakis IL, Seibyl JP, Charney DS, Laruelle M, Innis RB. Alterations of Benzodiazepine Receptors in Type II Alcoholic Subjects Measured With SPECT and 123IIomazenil. American Journal Of Psychiatry 1998, 155: 1550-1555. PMID: 9812116, DOI: 10.1176/ajp.155.11.1550.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthy comparison subjectsBenzodiazepine receptorsComparison subjectsAlcoholic subjectsDistribution volumeAlcoholic patientsAnterior cingulateBenzodiazepine receptor densityRight middle frontal gyrusLeft occipital cortexType II alcoholismSingle photon emissionMiddle frontal gyrusStatistical parametric mappingContinuous infusionReceptor radiotracerReceptor densityOccipital cortexCerebellar cortexCortical regionsPatientsFrontal gyrusInterest analysisVivo studiesParametric mappingIncreased Striatal Dopamine Transmission in Schizophrenia: Confirmation in a Second Cohort
Abi-Dargham A, Gil R, Krystal J, Baldwin RM, Seibyl JP, Bowers M, van Dyck CH, Charney DS, Innis RB, Laruelle M. Increased Striatal Dopamine Transmission in Schizophrenia: Confirmation in a Second Cohort. American Journal Of Psychiatry 1998, 155: 761-767. PMID: 9619147, DOI: 10.1176/ajp.155.6.761.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsD2 receptor availabilityAcute amphetamine challengeStriatal dopamine transmissionAmphetamine challengeReceptor availabilityDopamine releaseHealthy subjectsDopamine transmissionDopamine D2 receptor availabilityExcess dopamine releaseStriatal dopamine releaseComparison groupD2 receptor radiotracerHistory of alcoholDSM-IV criteriaSingle photon emissionNew cohortUntreated patientsReceptor radiotracerSchizophrenic patientsPatientsSecond cohortParental socioeconomic statusPositive symptomsSubstance abuse
1997
Positron Emission Tomography Measurement of Cerebral Metabolic Correlates of Tryptophan Depletion—Induced Depressive Relapse
Bremner JD, Innis RB, Salomon RM, Staib LH, Ng CK, Miller HL, Bronen RA, Krystal JH, Duncan J, Rich D, Price LH, Malison R, Dey H, Soufer R, Charney DS. Positron Emission Tomography Measurement of Cerebral Metabolic Correlates of Tryptophan Depletion—Induced Depressive Relapse. JAMA Psychiatry 1997, 54: 364-374. PMID: 9107153, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1997.01830160092012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebral metabolic correlatesDepressive relapseBrain metabolismMajor depressionMiddle frontal gyrusOrbitofrontal cortexTryptophan depletionMetabolic correlatesPositron emission tomography scanningFrontal gyrusRelapse-prone patientsPathogenesis of depressionPositron emission tomography (PET) measurementsSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsSymptoms of patientsPositron emission tomographySingle photon emissionSpecific brain regionsDorsolateral prefrontal cortexReuptake inhibitorsPlasma tryptophanLimbic regionsCaudate nucleusDepressive symptomsPatients
1996
Single photon emission computerized tomography imaging of amphetamine-induced dopamine release in drug-free schizophrenic subjects.
Laruelle M, Abi-Dargham A, van Dyck CH, Gil R, D'Souza CD, Erdos J, McCance E, Rosenblatt W, Fingado C, Zoghbi SS, Baldwin RM, Seibyl JP, Krystal JH, Charney DS, Innis RB. Single photon emission computerized tomography imaging of amphetamine-induced dopamine release in drug-free schizophrenic subjects. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1996, 93: 9235-9240. PMID: 8799184, PMCID: PMC38625, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.93.17.9235.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmphetamine-induced dopamine releaseDopamine releaseDopaminergic transmissionPsychotic symptomsSchizophrenic groupDopamine D2 receptor availabilityAmphetamine-induced decreaseAmphetamine-induced reductionD2 receptor availabilityD2 receptor radiotracerPositive psychotic symptomsSingle photon emissionExaggerated stimulationAbnormal responsivenessDopaminergic neuronsHealthy controlsReceptor radiotracerSchizophrenic patientsDopamine hypothesisDopamine functionReceptor availabilityAmphetamine effectsControl groupSchizophrenic subjectsSchizophrenia
1995
Opiate Dependence and Withdrawal: Preliminary Assessment Using Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT)
Krystal J, Woods S, Kosten T, Rosen M, Seibyl J, Van Dyck C, Price L, Zubal I, Hoffer P, Charney D. Opiate Dependence and Withdrawal: Preliminary Assessment Using Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT). The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 1995, 21: 47-63. PMID: 7762544, DOI: 10.3109/00952999509095229.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegional brain functionOpiate withdrawal signsSingle Photon Emission Computerized TomographyHealthy subjectsNaloxone administrationOpiate withdrawalOpiate dependenceBrain functionParietal cortexHexamethylpropyleneamine oximeWithdrawal signsNaloxone effectChronic opiate dependencePlacebo-controlled studyRegional alterationsComparison of patientsMethadone-maintained patientsRegional cerebral perfusionPhoton Emission Computerized TomographyOpiate-dependent patientsRight temporal cortexRight parietal cortexFunctional brain imaging technologiesSingle photon emissionEmission computerized tomography
1994
SPECT regional cerebral blood flow alterations in naltrexone-precipitated withdrawal from buprenorphine
van Dyck C, Rosen M, Thomas H, McMahon T, Wallace E, O'Connor P, Sullivan M, Krystal J, Hoffer P, Woods S, Kosten T. SPECT regional cerebral blood flow alterations in naltrexone-precipitated withdrawal from buprenorphine. Psychiatry Research 1994, 55: 181-191. PMID: 7701033, DOI: 10.1016/0925-4927(94)90013-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegional cerebral blood flowRegional cerebral blood flow alterationsCerebral blood flow alterationsHexamethyl propylene amine oximeOpiate-induced analgesiaBlood flow alterationsSeverity of withdrawalCerebral blood flowOpiate-dependent patientsAnterior cingulate regionsAnterior cingulate cortexSingle photon emissionPlacebo administrationAmine oximeOpiate withdrawalRCBF ratiosWithdrawal severityBlood flowCingulate cortexCingulate regionsSignificant negative correlationBuprenorphineNaltrexonePlaceboPatients
1991
Visual stimulation increases technetium-99m-HMPAO distribution in human visual cortex.
Woods SW, Hegeman IM, Zubal IG, Krystal JH, Koster K, Smith EO, Heninger GR, Hoffer PB. Visual stimulation increases technetium-99m-HMPAO distribution in human visual cortex. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 1991, 32: 210-5. PMID: 1992020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegional cerebral blood flowRelative rCBF increasesVisual cortex relativeHexamethylpropylene amine oximeCerebral blood flowMBq 99mTc-HMPAOSingle photon emissionHuman visual cortexRCBF increasesAmine oximePhysiologic changesCortex relativeHealthy subjectsBlood flowStriate cortexHMPAO distributionWhole brainVisual cortexPhotic stimulationSeparate daysAbility of changesVisual stimulationStimulation conditionsImages of distributionsSignificant increase