Impairment of blood-brain barrier (BBB) in rat by immobilization stress: role of serotonin (5-HT).
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
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1981 Apr-Jun; 25(2): 111-22
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ABSTRACT
Influence of immobilization stress on blood-brain barrier (BBB) was studied in rats using Evans blue as barrier tracer. 7-9 hr of of immobilization had increased the permeability of BBB mainly in younger rats. This increased permeability was significantly reduced with p-CPA, indomethacin or vinblastine pretreatment. Theophylline treatment caused early extravasation of Evans blue dye. The increased level of serotonin in immobilization and infusion of 5-HT in model experiments suggest a causative role of serotonin in the increased permeability of BBB induced by immobilization stress.
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Ratos
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Ratos Endogâmicos
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Estresse Fisiológico
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Encéfalo
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Feminino
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Masculino
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Barreira Hematoencefálica
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Serotonina
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Imobilização
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Animais
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Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
Ano de publicação:
1981
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