ENHANCED AGGRESSIVE-BEHAVIOR IN MICE LACKING 5-HT1B RECEPTOR

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SAUDOU, F [1 ]
AMARA, DA [1 ]
DIERICH, A [1 ]
LEMEUR, M [1 ]
RAMBOZ, S [1 ]
SEGU, L [1 ]
BUHOT, MC [1 ]
HEN, R [1 ]
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[1] CNRS, RECH NEUROSCI GRP, EQUIPE MEMOIRE & RECEPTEURS, F-13402 MARSEILLE 20, FRANCE
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10.1126/science.8091214
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O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
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07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
The neuromodulator serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) has been associated with mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and impulsive violence. To define the contribution of 5-HT receptor subtypes to behavior, mutant mice lacking the 5-HT1B receptor were generated by homologous recombination. These mice did not exhibit any obvious developmental or behavioral defects. However, the hyperlocomotor effect of the 5-HT1A/(1B) agonist RU24969 was absent in mutant mice, indicating that this effect is mediated by 5-HT1B receptors. Moreover, when confronted with an intruder, mutant mice attacked the intruder faster and more intensely than did wild-type mice, suggesting the participation of 5-HT1B receptors in aggressive behavior.
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