ANXIOGENIC-LIKE EFFECT OF INFUSING 1-(3-CHLOROPHENYL) PIPERAZINE (MCPP) INTO THE HIPPOCAMPUS

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作者
WHITTON, P [1 ]
CURZON, G [1 ]
机构
[1] INST NEUROL,DEPT NEUROCHEM,QUEEN SQ,LONDON WC1N 3BG,ENGLAND
关键词
1-(3-Chlorophenyl)piperazine (mCPP); 5-HT[!sub]1C[!/sub] receptor; Anxiety; Hippocampus; Rat; Social activity;
D O I
10.1007/BF02245806
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
1-(3-Chlorophenyl) piperazine (mCPP) was previously shown to have an anxiogenic-like effect, i.e., it decreased total interaction in a rat social interaction test. Evidence indicated mediation by activation of 5-HT1C receptors with an ED50 of approximately 500 μg/kg IP (Kennett et al. 1989). A comparable effect is now shown on infusing 4 μg of the drug ICV or infusing 0.5 μg into the hippocampus. Both responses were dose dependent. Infusion of 1 μg mCPP into the amygdala had no effect. None of the above treatments significantly reduced locomotion. Results are consistent with the postulated role of the hippocampus in anxiety. © 1990 Springer-Verlag.
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