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Modulating effect of cerulein on benzodlazepine receptors

Journal Article · · Bull. Exp. Biol. Med. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6936695
This paper studies the role of benzodiazepine receptors in the anticonvulsant action of cerulein. Parallel with the study of the behavioral reactions, the effect of cerulein binding of tritium-flunitrazepam was investtigated in vitro and in vivo. It was shown that preliminary subcutaneous injection of relatively high doses of cerulein (over 100 micro/kg) delayed the development of picrotoxin seizures; the latent period of clonic and tonic convulsions and the survival of the mice were lengthened. In doses inhibiting picrotoxen seizures, cerulein significantly inhibited binding of tritium-flunitrazepam in vitro.
Research Organization:
Tartu Univ.
OSTI ID:
6936695
Journal Information:
Bull. Exp. Biol. Med. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Exp. Biol. Med. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 100:12; ISSN BEXBA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English