An antihyperkinetic action by the serotonin 1A-receptor agonist osemozotan co-administered with psychostimulants or the non-stimulant atomoxetine in mice.
J Pharmacol Sci
; 109(3): 396-402, 2009 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-19270432
It has been demonstrated that treatment of hyperactive mice with psychostimulants produced a calming effect depending on serotonergic neurotransmission. Our previous study also showed that hyperactivity in mice lacking pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) was ameliorated by amphetamine in a serotonin (5-HT)(1A)-dependent manner and that amphetamine calmed wild-type mice given the 5-HT(1A) agonist 8-OH-DPAT. Here, we examined if 5-HT(1A)-mediated pathways can be a determinant of the action of other psychostimulants as well as the non-stimulant atomoxetine by examining locomotor activity in mice co-administered with the 5-HT(1A) agonist osemozotan. Co-administration of osemozotan with either methamphetamine or amphetamine was not only antihyperkinetic, but also decreased locomotion to below basal levels. In contrast, osemozotan just nullified methylphenidate-induced hyperactivity. The non-stimulant atomoxetine did not induce hyperactivity, but co-administration of atomoxetine with osemozotan produced a calming effect. The adjunctive effect of osemozotan added to the psychostimulants was blocked by the 5-HT(1A) antagonist WAY-100635 at a low dose (0.1 mg/kg), suggesting the involvement of a presynaptic 5-HT(1A)-mediated mechanism. However, WAY-100635 (up to 1 mg/kg) did not block the effect of atomoxetine plus osemozotan. The present results may provide insights into the therapeutic mechanisms of the psychostimulants and atomoxetine for hyperkinetic disorders.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Agonistas do Receptor de Serotonina
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Dioxanos
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Dioxóis
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Agonistas do Receptor 5-HT1 de Serotonina
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Hipercinese
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pharmacol Sci
Assunto da revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Japão
País de publicação:
Japão