Modulation of motor functions involving central dopaminergic system by L-histidine.
Indian J Exp Biol
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2000 Oct; 38(10): 988-93
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ABSTRACT
There exists a possibility of interactions of histaminergic system with other neurotransmitters and their receptors in the central nervous system. Experimental evidences suggest a possible inhibitory influence of histaminergic system on the dopaminergic system. To elucidate the possible interaction between the histaminergic and dopaminergic pathways, we devised a strategy to study their effects on locomotor function and stereotypy behaviour. We investigated the effect of L-histidine, the precursor of histamine, on apomorphine-induced stereotypy and perphenazine-induced catalepsy. Histidine antagonised apomorphine-induced stereotypy. This inhibitory effect of histidine was abolished by both H1- and H2-receptor antagonists, chlorpheniramine and cimetidine, respectively. Perphenazine-induced catalepsy was potentiated by histidine and this effect was inhibited by chlorpheniramine alone but not by cimetidine. These results confirm a possible histamine-dopamine interaction in the modulation of motor functions by the central nervous system.
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Ratas
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Femenino
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Masculino
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Dopamina
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Ratas Wistar
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Histidina
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Animales
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Ratones
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Ratones Endogámicos BALB C
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Actividad Motora
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Indian J Exp Biol
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2000
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