Browsing OSU - Center for Health Sciences by Author "Torres, Alejandro"
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Archaea in mammalian gut microbiomes
Dange, Shilpa; Torres, Alejandro; Assefa, Senait; Rivera, Steven; Richardson, Thomas; Perez, Brenda; Vazquez-Sanroman, Dolores; Koehler, Gerwald (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Archaea are the most enigmatic domain of the three domains of life. Archaea are unique in that they share some characteristics with bacteria and others with eukaryotes while they are also distinct from these ... -
Decreased serum levels of proBDNF, but not mature BDNF during adolescent oxycodone intoxication preceding long-term social neglect and harsh environmental conditions
Pierce, Chelsea; Torres, Alejandro; Santos, Jordan; Thomas, Divya; Vazquez-Sanroman, Dolores (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Adolescent opioid addiction is a global problem with a significant social and economic burden in the United States. Several studies have suggested that BDNF (mature BDNF) and its precursor play an essential ... -
Synthetic cannabinoid, WIN 55212-2, leads to changes of proBDNF/BDNF ratio levels in the periaqueductal gray and blood concentrations in the adolescent rat
Santos, Jordan; Torres, Alejandro; Vazquez-Sanroman, Dolores (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: The hemp plant Cannabis sativa—marijuana and hashish are among the most commonly used illicit substances in adolescents and young adults. The synthetic CB1 agonist WIN 55212-2 (WIN) administration to rats and ...