Grooming in the mouse is stimulated by the dopamine D1 agonist SKF 38393 and by low doses of the D1 antagonist SCH 23390, but is inhibited by dopamine D2 agonists, D2 antagonists and high doses of SCH 23390. 1986

B S Starr, and M S Starr

The effects of manipulating dopamine D1 and D2 receptors on grooming was studied in the mouse. SKF 38393 (D1 agonist) and low doses of SCH 23390 (D1 antagonist) promoted grooming activity. SCH 23390 in neuroleptic doses, RU 24213 (D2 agonist), apomorphine and amphetamine (mixed D1/D2 agonists) and haloperidol (D2 antagonist) all suppressed the tendency of normal mice to groom, though probably by different mechanisms. Duration and frequency of grooming could be influenced differentially by these drugs. The findings suggest opposing roles for dopamine D1 and D2 receptors in the expression of grooming in the mouse.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D010627 Phenethylamines A group of compounds that are derivatives of beta- aminoethylbenzene which is structurally and pharmacologically related to amphetamine. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) Phenylethylamines
D011954 Receptors, Dopamine Cell-surface proteins that bind dopamine with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Dopamine Receptors,Dopamine Receptor,Receptor, Dopamine
D003913 Dextroamphetamine The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. d-Amphetamine,Curban,Dexamfetamine,Dexamphetamine,Dexedrine,Dextro-Amphetamine Sulfate,DextroStat,Dextroamphetamine Sulfate,Oxydess,d-Amphetamine Sulfate,dextro-Amphetamine,Dextro Amphetamine Sulfate,Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine,d Amphetamine,d Amphetamine Sulfate,dextro Amphetamine
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
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001058 Apomorphine A derivative of morphine that is a dopamine D2 agonist. It is a powerful emetic and has been used for that effect in acute poisoning. It has also been used in the diagnosis and treatment of parkinsonism, but its adverse effects limit its use. Apokinon,Apomorphin-Teclapharm,Apomorphine Chloride,Apomorphine Hydrochloride,Apomorphine Hydrochloride Anhydrous,Apomorphine Hydrochloride, Anhydrous,Apomorphine Hydrochloride, Hemihydrate,Britaject,Apomorphin Teclapharm
D001552 Benzazepines Compounds with BENZENE fused to AZEPINES.
D015647 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydro-7,8-dihydroxy-1-phenyl-1H-3-benzazepine A selective D1 dopamine receptor agonist used primarily as a research tool. 1H-3-Benzazepine-7,8-diol, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-phenyl-,R-SK&F 38393,SK&F-38393,SKF 38393-A,SKF-38393,SKF38393,RSK&F 38393,SK&F 38393,SK&F38393,SKF 38393,SKF 38393 A,SKF 38393A

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