CGP 36 742, an orally active GABA(B) receptor antagonist, facilitates memory in a social recognition test in rats

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作者
Mondadori, C [1 ]
Moebius, HJ [1 ]
Zingg, M [1 ]
机构
[1] CIBA GEIGY AG,PHARMACEUT RES DEPT,CH-4002 BASEL,SWITZERLAND
关键词
CGP; 36; 742; GABA(B); memory; social recognition; rat;
D O I
10.1016/0166-4328(95)00226-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
CGP 36 742, an orally active GABA(B) receptor antagonist, improves the retention performance of rats in a social recognition test. This effect is detectable over a very wide range of doses (0.03 to 300 mg/kg, p.o.). Considering its binding (32 mu mol affinity for the GABA(B) site) the surprisingly potent activity of CGP 36 742 makes it appear quite possible that the effect is mediated by an as yet unknown receptor subtype.
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