Modulation of the acoustic startle reflex by infusion of corticotropin-releasing hormone into the nucleus reticularis pontis caudalis.
Brain Res
; 782(1-2): 318-23, 1998 Jan 26.
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ABSTRACT
The amplitude of the acoustic startle reflex can be modulated by exposure to aversive stimuli or other conditions which evoke a state of fear. The neurotransmitters involved in this modulation are currently being investigated. Unilateral local infusion of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH; 0, 10, 20, 40 and 80 ng) into the nucleus reticularis pontis caudalis (PnC), an obligatory synapse in the acoustic startle reflex, significantly elevated startle amplitude in a dose-dependent manner. The facilitation of startle began immediately following infusion, reached asymptote approximately 20-25 min later, and persisted throughout the remaining 60 min test session. This CRH-enhanced startle effect was blocked by infusion of the CRH antagonist, alpha-helical CRH9-41, immediately prior to CRH infusion. These results support an involvement of CRH at the level of the PnC in modulating the acoustic startle reflex.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Reflexo de Sobressalto
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Hormônio Liberador da Corticotropina
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Ponte
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Brain Res
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos