The protein, called GABA transporter 1, produces excessive electrical activity in the brain that causes nerves to behave strangely and produce withdrawal symptoms such as chills, sweating, cramps and elevated heart rate. Researchers hope the findings will lead to new medication to treat withdrawal from opioids and other drugs.
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Researchers Pinpoint Protein Responsible for Drug Withdrawal Response
Researchers at the University of Sydney have pinpointed a protein in nerve cells that drives the withdrawal response, according to research published in the Nature Neuroscience journal.
