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Additionally, MAP2 and synaptophysin levels were assessed in the PFC, motor cortex, ventral and dorsal striatum, and hippocampus (including CA1, CA3, hilus, and dentate gyrus) using immunohistochemistry.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>In MPH-treated males, GAP43 and synaptophysin levels were reduced in the cerebellum and CA1 region, respectively, while PSD-95 and GAPDH levels increased in the striatum and diencephalon. MPH-treated females showed only a significant decrease in PSD-95 levels in the PFC. Regarding MAP2 levels, no significant changes were observed in any of the analyzed regions or sexes. In control animals, males exhibited higher MAP2 levels in the striatum compared to females. 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