Differences between d-fenfluramine and d-norfenfluramine in serotonin presynaptic mechanisms. 1983

E Borroni, and A Ceci, and S Garattini, and T Mennini

The abilities of d-fenfluramine (d-F) and that of d-norfenfluramine (d-NF) to inhibit [3H]serotonin ([3H]5-HT) accumulation in normal and reserpinized synaptosomes were compared to establish to what extent the serotonin-releasing activity of the two drugs might contribute to reduced accumulation of [3H]5-HT. The results indicate that the inhibitory action of (d-NF) on [3H]5-HT accumulation is due principally to its ability to release [3H]5-HT. In contrast, the interference of release in accumulation studies does not seem to play an important role for d-F, suggesting that release from the granular pool and true uptake inhibition are two different mechanisms by which d-F affects serotonin neurons in vitro.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009642 Norfenfluramine A FENFLURAMINE analog that inhibits serotonin uptake and may provoke release of serotonin. It is used as an appetite depressant and an experimental tool in animal studies. Dexnorfenfluramine,Nordexfenfluramine
D012110 Reserpine An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria. Reserpine inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine into storage vesicles resulting in depletion of catecholamines and serotonin from central and peripheral axon terminals. It has been used as an antihypertensive and an antipsychotic as well as a research tool, but its adverse effects limit its clinical use. Raunervil,Raupasil,Rausedil,Rausedyl,Serpasil,Serpivite,V-Serp,V Serp
D001921 Brain The part of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM that is contained within the skull (CRANIUM). Arising from the NEURAL TUBE, the embryonic brain is comprised of three major parts including PROSENCEPHALON (the forebrain); MESENCEPHALON (the midbrain); and RHOMBENCEPHALON (the hindbrain). The developed brain consists of CEREBRUM; CEREBELLUM; and other structures in the BRAIN STEM. Encephalon
D004305 Dose-Response Relationship, Drug The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug. Dose Response Relationship, Drug,Dose-Response Relationships, Drug,Drug Dose-Response Relationship,Drug Dose-Response Relationships,Relationship, Drug Dose-Response,Relationships, Drug Dose-Response
D005277 Fenfluramine A centrally active drug that apparently both blocks serotonin uptake and provokes transport-mediated serotonin release. Fintepla,Fenfluramine Hydrochloride,Fenfluramine Hydrochloride, (+-)-Isomer,Fenfluramine Hydrochloride, R-Isomer,Fenfluramine, (+-)-Isomer,Fenfluramine, R-Isomer,Isomeride,Pondimin,Fenfluramine Hydrochloride, R Isomer,Fenfluramine, R Isomer,Hydrochloride, Fenfluramine
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
D012701 Serotonin A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-TRYPTOPHAN. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN) explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator. 5-HT,5-Hydroxytryptamine,3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol,Enteramine,Hippophaine,Hydroxytryptamine,5 Hydroxytryptamine
D013574 Synaptosomes Pinched-off nerve endings and their contents of vesicles and cytoplasm together with the attached subsynaptic area of the membrane of the post-synaptic cell. They are largely artificial structures produced by fractionation after selective centrifugation of nervous tissue homogenates. Synaptosome
D051381 Rats The common name for the genus Rattus. Rattus,Rats, Laboratory,Rats, Norway,Rattus norvegicus,Laboratory Rat,Laboratory Rats,Norway Rat,Norway Rats,Rat,Rat, Laboratory,Rat, Norway,norvegicus, Rattus

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