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Taher M. Yusufali's research focuses on the pharmacological effects of synthetic cannabinoids. His work investigates how these substances interact with opioid receptors and influence respiratory depression, a critical aspect of opioid toxicity. In a recent publication, Yusufali studied how synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists exacerbate fentanyl-elicited respiratory depression and found that they confer resistance to naloxone rescue in mice. This research highlights potential challenges in managing overdoses involving combinations of these substances. Yusufali collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including William E. Fantegrossi, Jeffery H. Moran, Jessica Thrush, and Marina Avram, contributing to a collective understanding of drug toxicity and potential interventions.
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- Publications: 1
- Citations: 3
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Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists exacerbate fentanyl-elicited respiratory depression and confer resistance to naloxone rescue in mice (2025)
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- Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists exacerbate fentanyl-elicited respiratory depression and confer resistance to naloxone rescue in mice
- Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists exacerbate fentanyl-elicited respiratory depression and confer resistance to naloxone rescue in mice
- Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists exacerbate fentanyl-elicited respiratory depression and confer resistance to naloxone rescue in mice
- Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists exacerbate fentanyl-elicited respiratory depression and confer resistance to naloxone rescue in mice
- Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists exacerbate fentanyl-elicited respiratory depression and confer resistance to naloxone rescue in mice
- Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists exacerbate fentanyl-elicited respiratory depression and confer resistance to naloxone rescue in mice
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