Monday, September 01, 2008

Cocaine 'flush' could be first anti-overdose drug
New Scientist, 31 August 2008
http://digbig.com/4xkdd
"By tweaking a naturally occurring enzyme, chemists have created a molecule that could flush a cocaine overdose out of the body before it can cause irreparable damage to the central nervous system. If the enzyme works in humans, it would be the first therapy to remove the drug from a user's body. Currently, doctors can only relieve the symptoms of a cocaine overdose, by lowering the patient's temperature and reducing their heart rate. "
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