Area of research
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience · Toxicology
Research interest
Research focused on Pharmacology and In vivo, with related work in Heart rate, Cannabinoid, AM251. Notable publications include 'Pharmacological and Behavioral Effects of the Synthetic Cannabinoid AKB48 in Rats', 'Novel halogenated synthetic cannabinoids impair sensorimotor functions in mice', and 'In vitro and in vivo pharmaco-dynamic study of the novel fentanyl derivatives: Acrylfentanyl, Ocfentanyl and Furanylfentanyl'.
The Old and the New: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Alterations Induced by Acute JWH-018 Administration Compared to Δ9-THC—A Preclinical Study in Mice
Cognitive dysfunction and impaired neuroplasticity following repeated exposure to the synthetic cannabinoid JWH‐018 in male mice
Toxicity and behavioural effects of ocfentanil and 2-furanylfentanyl in zebrafish larvae and mice
MAM-2201 acute administration impairs motor, sensorimotor, prepulse inhibition, and memory functions in mice: a comparison with its analogue AM-2201
Comprehensive evaluation of the pharmacological and toxicological effects of γ-valerolactone as compared to γ-hydroxybutyric acid: Insights from in vivo and in silico models
Pharmaco-Toxicological Effects of Atypical Synthetic Cathinone Mephtetramine (MTTA) in Mice: Possible Reasons for Its Brief Appearance over NPSs Scene
Behavioral and Pharmacokinetics Studies of N-Methyl-2-Aminoindane (NM2AI) in Mice: An Aminoindane Briefly Used in the Illicit Drug Market
In vitro and in vivo pharmaco-dynamic study of the novel fentanyl derivatives: Acrylfentanyl, Ocfentanyl and Furanylfentanyl
Zebrafish larvae: A new model to study behavioural effects and metabolism of fentanyl, in comparison to a traditional mice model
In Vivo Bio-Activation of JWH-175 to JWH-018: Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Studies in Mice
Behavioral and binding studies on the quinolinyl ester indoles 5F-PB22 (5F-QUPIC) and BB-22 (QUCHIC) in the mouse model
Sensorimotor Alterations Induced by Novel Fentanyl Analogs in Mice:Possible Impact on Human Driving Performances
Epigenetic Studies for Evaluation of NPS Toxicity: Focus on Synthetic Cannabinoids and Cathinones
Synthetic cannabinoid JWH-073 alters both acute behavior and in vivo/vitro electrophysiological responses in mice
Comparison of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and the “date rape” drug GHB: behavioral toxicology in the mouse model
Evaluation of Cytotoxic and Mutagenic Effects of the Synthetic Cathinones Mexedrone, α-PVP and α-PHP
Metabolism study and toxicological determination of mephtetramine in biological samples by liquid chromatography coupled with high‐resolution mass spectrometry
In Vitro and In Vivo Pharmaco-Toxicological Characterization of 1-Cyclohexyl-x-methoxybenzene Derivatives in Mice: Comparison with Tramadol and PCP
Low-normal doses of methiopropamine induce aggressive behaviour in mice
Worsening of the Toxic Effects of (±)Cis-4,4′-DMAR Following Its Co-Administration with (±)Trans-4,4′-DMAR: Neuro-Behavioural, Physiological, Immunohistochemical and Metabolic Studies in Mice
Ethanol enhanced MDPV- and cocaine-induced aggressive behavior in mice: Forensic implications
Urinary excretion and effects on visual placing response in mice of gamma-valero-lactone, an alternative to gamma‑hydroxy-butyrate for drug-facilitated sexual assault
In vitro and in vivo pharmacological characterization of the synthetic opioid MT-45
Methiopropamine and its acute behavioral effects in mice: is there a gray zone in new psychoactive substances users?
Potential of the zebrafish model for the forensic toxicology screening of NPS: A comparative study of the effects of APINAC and methiopropamine on the behavior of zebrafish larvae and mice
Acute DOB and PMA Administration Impairs Motor and Sensorimotor Responses in Mice and Causes Hallucinogenic Effects in Adult Zebrafish
Pharmacological and Behavioral Effects of the Synthetic Cannabinoid AKB48 in Rats
Novel halogenated synthetic cannabinoids impair sensorimotor functions in mice
Acute and repeated administration of MDPV increases aggressive behavior in mice: forensic implications
Reply to “MDPV-induced aggression in humans not established”