Antonina Mazur

Dr. Antonina Mazur


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 May 2025 in Biomolecules
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APAdrian Pysiewicz
Adrian Pysiewicz
AMAntonina Mazur
Antonina Mazur
Jolanta H. KotlinskaJolanta H. Kotlinska
Jolanta H. Kotlinska
IBIrena Baranowska-Bosiacka
Irena Baranowska-Bosiacka
KFKrzysztof Michał Fronc
Krzysztof Michał Fronc
JLJoanna Listos
Joanna Listos
Topiramate evokes pharmacological activity via a blockade of voltage-dependent sodium channels, reduction in glutamate release, inhibition of AMPA receptors and kainate receptors, and potentiation of GABAergic neurotransmission. Therefore, it is used not only as an antiseizure drug but is also effective in migraine prophylaxis, cluster headaches, neuropathic pain, and alcohol dependence. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of topiramate in morphine dependence in mice, particularly in terms of morphine tolerance, morphine withdrawal signs, and morphine sensitization. In these experiments, topiramate was administered both acutely and chronically. Topiramate significantly reduced the morphine tolerance in the hot-plate test and attenuated naloxone-induced morphine withdrawal signs. Its effect on morphine sensitization to the locomotor activity of mice was poor. The obtained results showed that topiramate might be an effective drug for reducing the physical symptoms of morphine dependence.