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  • Methamphetamine (Meth) is a widely abused psychostimulant.
  • Research has traditionally focused on Meth's neurotoxic effects on neurotransmitter terminals.
  • Emerging evidence highlights Meth's impact on the blood-brain barrier (BBB).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the structural and functional disruption of the BBB caused by Meth.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms underlying Meth-induced BBB disruption.
  • To explore factors potentiating Meth's effects on the BBB.

Main Methods:

  • Review of in vitro and in vivo studies on Meth and the BBB.
  • Analysis of preclinical and clinical data from Meth users.
  • Examination of shared mechanisms between Meth-induced neurotransmitter and BBB damage.

Main Results:

  • Meth decreases BBB structural proteins and increases BBB permeability.
  • Clinical studies confirm increased brain toxin concentrations in human Meth users.
  • Mechanisms of BBB damage by Meth resemble those affecting dopamine and serotonin terminals.

Conclusions:

  • Methamphetamine causes significant structural and functional disruption of the BBB.
  • Co-morbid conditions like stress and HIV can potentiate Meth's BBB effects.
  • Targeting BBB disruption offers a potential therapeutic strategy for Meth-induced neurodegeneration and cognitive deficits.