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Cholinergic mediation in the ventral tegmental area of alpha-melanotropin induced excessive grooming: changes of the dopamine activity in the nucleus accumbens and caudate putamen. 1988

E Torre, and M E Celis
Instituto de Investigación Médica Mercedes y Martín Ferreyra, Córdoba, Argentina.

The effect of alpha-melanotropin (alpha-MSH) on the rat mesolimbic dopaminergic activity was estimated by measuring the changes in dihydroxyphenyl acetic acid (DOPAC) and dopamine (DA) endogenous levels in the nucleus accumbens (Ac) and caudate putamen (CP). A marked increase of DOPAC/DA ratios resulting from an increase in DOPAC and decrease in DA levels was found in the Ac 30 and 65 min after bilateral alpha-MSH-injections (1 microgram) into the ventral tegmental area (VTA). Similar changes were observed in the CP 65 min post-injections. These peptide-induced changes were completely inhibited by a previous VTA injection of atropine (1 microgram), at a dose that totally blocked the alpha-MSH-induced excessive grooming and motor activation. These results confirms that alpha-MSH affects a cholinergic afferent to the VTA which modifies the mesolimbic dopaminergic system involved in the alpha-MSH/ACTH-induced behaviors.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007700 Kinetics The rate dynamics in chemical or physical systems.
D008297 Male Males
D008464 Mecamylamine A nicotinic antagonist that is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and crosses the blood-brain barrier. Mecamylamine has been used as a ganglionic blocker in treating hypertension, but, like most ganglionic blockers, is more often used now as a research tool.
D009714 Nucleus Accumbens Collection of pleomorphic cells in the caudal part of the anterior horn of the LATERAL VENTRICLE, in the region of the OLFACTORY TUBERCLE, lying between the head of the CAUDATE NUCLEUS and the ANTERIOR PERFORATED SUBSTANCE. It is part of the so-called VENTRAL STRIATUM, a composite structure considered part of the BASAL GANGLIA. Accumbens Nucleus,Nucleus Accumbens Septi,Accumbens Septi, Nucleus,Accumbens Septus, Nucleus,Accumbens, Nucleus,Nucleus Accumbens Septus,Nucleus, Accumbens,Septi, Nucleus Accumbens,Septus, Nucleus Accumbens
D011699 Putamen The largest and most lateral of the BASAL GANGLIA lying between the lateral medullary lamina of the GLOBUS PALLIDUS and the EXTERNAL CAPSULE. It is part of the neostriatum and forms part of the LENTIFORM NUCLEUS along with the GLOBUS PALLIDUS. Nucleus Putamen,Nucleus Putamens,Putamen, Nucleus,Putamens,Putamens, Nucleus
D002421 Caudate Nucleus Elongated gray mass of the neostriatum located adjacent to the lateral ventricle of the brain. Caudatus,Nucleus Caudatus,Caudatus, Nucleus,Nucleus, Caudate
D002794 Choline A basic constituent of lecithin that is found in many plants and animal organs. It is important as a precursor of acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism. Bursine,Fagine,Vidine,2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium,Choline Bitartrate,Choline Chloride,Choline Citrate,Choline Hydroxide,Choline O-Sulfate,Bitartrate, Choline,Chloride, Choline,Choline O Sulfate,Citrate, Choline,Hydroxide, Choline,O-Sulfate, Choline
D004298 Dopamine One of the catecholamine NEUROTRANSMITTERS in the brain. It is derived from TYROSINE and is the precursor to NOREPINEPHRINE and EPINEPHRINE. Dopamine is a major transmitter in the extrapyramidal system of the brain, and important in regulating movement. A family of receptors (RECEPTORS, DOPAMINE) mediate its action. Hydroxytyramine,3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine,4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-benzenediol,Dopamine Hydrochloride,Intropin,3,4 Dihydroxyphenethylamine,Hydrochloride, Dopamine
D006120 Grooming An animal's cleaning and caring for the body surface. This includes preening, the cleaning and oiling of feathers with the bill or of hair with the tongue. Preening,Groomings,Preenings
D000521 alpha-MSH A 13-amino acid peptide derived from proteolytic cleavage of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE, the N-terminal segment of ACTH. ACTH (1-13) is amidated at the C-terminal to form ACTH (1-13)NH2 which in turn is acetylated to form alpha-MSH in the secretory granules. Alpha-MSH stimulates the synthesis and distribution of MELANIN in MELANOCYTES in mammals and MELANOPHORES in lower vertebrates. MSH, alpha,alpha Intermedin,alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone,(Des-Acetyl)-alpha-MSH,(Desacetyl)alpha-MSH,ACTH (1-13),ACTH (1-13)NH2,ACTH(1-13),Acetylated ACTH (1-13)NH2,Adrenocorticotropin (1-13)NH2,DE-alpha-MSH,Des-Acetyl MSH,Desacetyl alpha-MSH,Desacetyl alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone,MSH, (Desacetyl)alpha-,alpha-Melanotropin,Desacetyl alpha MSH,Desacetyl alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone,Hormone, Desacetyl alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating,Hormone, alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating,Intermedin, alpha,MSH, Des-Acetyl,alpha MSH,alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone,alpha Melanotropin,alpha-MSH, Desacetyl,alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone, Desacetyl

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