MK-801 attenuates cocaine induction of c-fos and preprodynorphin mRNA levels in Fischer rats

Autor: Scott J. Russo, Charles E. Inturrisi, Shirzad Jenab, Eugene D. Festa, Vanya Quinones-Jenab, Hui Bing K. Wu
Rok vydání: 2003
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Zdroj: Brain research. Molecular brain research. 117(2)
ISSN: 0169-328X
Popis: This study shows that single (15 mg/kg) or binge (3×15 mg/kg) cocaine administration increases c-fos mRNA levels, but only binge cocaine administration increases preprodynorphin mRNA levels in the caudate/putamen of Fischer rats. This increase in both c-fos and preprodynorphin mRNA levels is attenuated by the noncompetitive NMDA antagonist MK-801 (0.25 mg/kg), suggesting a preferential role for NMDA receptor co-activation in cellular events leading to cocaine-induced behaviors.
Databáze: OpenAIRE