New and potent inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase reduce motor activity in mice

被引:50
作者
Dzoljic, E [1 ]
DeVries, R [1 ]
Dzoljic, MR [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV BELGRADE, FAC MED, NEUROL INST, BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA
关键词
3-bromo-7-nitro indazole; locomotion; mice; 7-nitro indazole; NO synthase inhibitors; S-methyl-L-thiocitrulline; 1-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)imidazole;
D O I
10.1016/S0166-4328(97)02281-X
中图分类号
B84 [心理学]; C [社会科学总论]; Q98 [人类学];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 030303 ; 04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
Potent inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), 3-bromo-7-nitro indazole, 1-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)imidazole, S-methyl-L-thiocitrulline and 7-nitro indazole, reduced locomotion in mice. These results suggest that activity of NOS and corresponding NO release are of importance for normal locomotion. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.
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页码:209 / 212
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