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Involvement of nigrostriatal dopaminergic system in the gnawing behaviors induced by clonidine plus muscimol in mice

山口医学 Volume 40 Issue 5 Page 541-549
published_at 1991-10
Title
ClonidineとMuscimolの併用投与によるGnawing(かじり)反応への中枢Dopamine神経系の関与について
Involvement of nigrostriatal dopaminergic system in the gnawing behaviors induced by clonidine plus muscimol in mice
Creators Kaneyuki Hiroshi
Creators Ushijima Itsuko
Creators Ukita Takeshi
Creators Misuki Yasushi
Creators Yamada Michio
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The neurochemical and behavioral studies were carried out to clarify the neuronal mechanisms involved in the stereotype gnawing behaviors induced by clonidine (as an adenosine antagonist) plus muscimol (a GABA-a agonist) in mice. Combined treatment of clonidine (20mg/kg ip) and muscimol (0.5mg/kg ip) significantly increased 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC) and homovanillic acid (HVA) levels in the dosal striatum as compared with saline group. Conversely, DOPAC levels in the medial prefrontal cortex tended to decrease, but not significantly. There was no significant change in serotonin (5-HT) and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) levels among any regions. The frequency of gnawing behaviors was proportional to the dose of muscimol (0.25-1.0mg/kg), but not to that of clonidine (20-40mg/kg). Gnawing behaviors were hardly produced by muscimol (0.5mg/ kg) or clonidine (20mg/kg) alone. Haloperidol (0.1, 0.2mg/kg ip), but neither bisusulline (1.0-3.0mg/kg ip
Subjects
医学 ( Other)
Languages jpn
Resource Type journal article
Publishers 山口大学医学会
Date Issued 1991-10
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[ISSN]0513-1731
[NCID]AN00243156
Schools 医学部