Synthetic Cathinones Induce Developmental Arrest, Reduce Reproductive Capacity, and Shorten Lifespan in the <i>C. elegans</i> Model

Synthetic Cathinones Induce Developmental Arrest, Reduce Reproductive Capacity, and Shorten Lifespan in the <i>C. elegans</i> Model

Drug abuse presents a significant global health challenge as the illicit drug market progresses from classic drugs to a growing prevalence of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), particularly synthetic cathinones, which, although illegal, are often falsely marketed as safe and legal alternatives. The...

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Main Authors: Cristina Mendes, Daniela Maia, Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira, Fernando Remião, Renata Silva, Daniel José Barbosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Xenobiotics
Subjects:
synthetic cathinones
methylone
pentedrone
4-methylethcathinone
developmental arrest
reproductive behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/15/1/33
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