Enkephalin and fear-motivated behavior.
Enkephalin and fear-motivated behavior.
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脑啡肽和恐惧引发的行为。
DOI:
10.1073/pnas.77.6.3729
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发表时间:
1980
影响因子:
11.1
通讯作者:
J. D. McGaugh
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文献类型:
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作者:
H. Rigter;R. A. Jensen;J. L. Martínez;R. Messing;B. Vasquez;K. Liang;J. D. McGaugh
Leu[Enkephalin (400.0 micrograms/kg) and the enkephalin analog [DAla,DLeu]enkephalin (0.4, 4.0, and 40.0 micrograms/kg) were intraperitoneally administered to rats 5 min before they were trained on aversively motivated tasks. The peptides impaired acquisition of a one-way active avoidance response, facilitated acquisition of an inhibitory avoidance response, and had no effect on acquisition of a swim-escape response. The data indicate that the enkephalin effects are not mediated through actions on locomotor activity, pain perception or reactivity, or light sensitivity. Rather, we suggest that [Leu]enkephalin and its analog strengthen the tendency of rats to suppress behavior in the presence of cues previously associated with aversive stimulation. This effect may be due to an enkephalin-induced increase in fear or arousal. The enkephalin effect on behavior was obtained at low doses and was observed within a few minutes after administration. These findings are consistent with the interpretation that enkephalin effects may be initiated at a peripheral site.