Acute D2/D3 dopaminergic agonism but chronic D2/D3 antagonism prevents NMDA antagonist neurotoxicity
Acute D2/D3 dopaminergic agonism but chronic D2/D3 antagonism prevents NMDA antagonist neurotoxicity
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DOI:
10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.02.019
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发表时间:
2006-09-15
影响因子:
10.6
通讯作者:
Noguchi, Kevin K.
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作者:
Farber, Nuri B.;Nemmers, Brian;Noguchi, Kevin K.
Background. Antagonists of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptor, most likely by producing disinhibtion in complex circuits, acutely produce psychosis and cognitive disturbances in humans, and neurotoxicity in rodents. Studies examining NMDA Receptor Hypofunction (NRHypo) neurotoxicity in animals, therefore, may provide insights into the pathophysiology of psychotic disorders. Dopaminergic D-2 and/or D-3 agents can modify psychosis over days to weeks, suggesting involvement of these transmitter system(s).Methods: we studied the ability of D-2/D-3 agonists and antagonists to modify NRHypo neurotoxicity both after a one-time acute exposure and after chronic daily exposure.Results: Here we report that D-2/D-3 dopamine agonists, probably via P, receptors, prevent NRHypo neurotoxicity when given acutely. The protective effect with D-2/D-3, agonists is not seen after chronic daily dosing. In contrast, the antipsycbotic haloperidol does not affect NRHypo neurotoxicity when given acutely at DIE, doses. However, after chronic daily dosing of 1, 3, or 5 weeks, haloperidol does prevent NRHypo neurotoxicity with longer durations producing greater protection.Conclusions. Under-standing the changes that occur in the NRHypo circuit after chronic exposure to dopaminergic agents could provide important clues into the pathophysiology of psychotic disorders.