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D2 dopamine receptor response to endophyte-infected tall fescue and an antagonist in the rat. 1994

B T Larson, and D M Sullivan, and M D Samford, and M S Kerley, and J A Paterson, and J T Turner
Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia 65211.

Effects on rat brain D2 dopamine receptors by endophyte-infected tall fescue seed consumption and antagonist injection were characterized. Forty-eight male Wistar rats (225 g) in three separate trials were exposed to either 22 or 32 degrees C. Diets, to maintain similar concentrations of ergovaline, contained 10% (Trial 1) or 15% (Trials 2 and 3) endophyte-infected (E+; 325 average ppb of ergovaline) or uninfected (E-; 0 ppb of ergovaline) tall fescue seed. Rats were injected i.p. daily with either placebo (PL) or an experimental D2 dopamine antagonist (DA, .0375 mg/kg BW). No effects (P > .10) on diet DM intake by E+ ingestion or DA injection were detected at 22 degrees C. However, ingestion of E+ reduced (P < .01) and injection of DA improved (P < .05) DM intake of rats housed in 32 degrees C (11.1 vs 15.4 g of DM/d for E+ vs E-, respectively). Whole brain D2 dopamine receptor density (Bmax) and mRNA were reduced (P < .05) by E+ and increased (P < .05) by DA in Trial 1. No treatment effects (P > .10) on cerebral cortex alpha 1- and alpha 2-adrenergic or striatal D2 dopamine receptor Bmax were measured in Trials 2 and 3. In summary, dietary E+ reduced whole brain D2 dopamine mRNA and Bmax, whereas injection of DA increased D2 dopamine mRNA. Thus, long-term regulation of monoamine receptors seems to be affected by E+ ingestion or DA injection.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D010939 Plant Poisoning Poisoning by the ingestion of plants or its leaves, berries, roots or stalks. The manifestations in both humans and animals vary in severity from mild to life threatening. In animals, especially domestic animals, it is usually the result of ingesting moldy or fermented forage. Poisoning, Plant,Plant Poisonings,Poisonings, Plant
D001923 Brain Chemistry Changes in the amounts of various chemicals (neurotransmitters, receptors, enzymes, and other metabolites) specific to the area of the central nervous system contained within the head. These are monitored over time, during sensory stimulation, or under different disease states. Chemistry, Brain,Brain Chemistries,Chemistries, Brain
D004879 Ergotamines A series of structurally-related alkaloids containing the ergotaman backbone structure.
D006109 Poaceae A large family of narrow-leaved herbaceous grasses of the order Cyperales, subclass Commelinidae, class Liliopsida (monocotyledons). Food grains (EDIBLE GRAIN) come from members of this family. RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, SEASONAL can be induced by POLLEN of many of the grasses. Alopecurus,Arundo,Gramineae,Grasses,Imperata,Grass,Imperata cylindrica
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
D012333 RNA, Messenger RNA sequences that serve as templates for protein synthesis. Bacterial mRNAs are generally primary transcripts in that they do not require post-transcriptional processing. Eukaryotic mRNA is synthesized in the nucleus and must be exported to the cytoplasm for translation. Most eukaryotic mRNAs have a sequence of polyadenylic acid at the 3' end, referred to as the poly(A) tail. The function of this tail is not known for certain, but it may play a role in the export of mature mRNA from the nucleus as well as in helping stabilize some mRNA molecules by retarding their degradation in the cytoplasm. Messenger RNA,Messenger RNA, Polyadenylated,Poly(A) Tail,Poly(A)+ RNA,Poly(A)+ mRNA,RNA, Messenger, Polyadenylated,RNA, Polyadenylated,mRNA,mRNA, Non-Polyadenylated,mRNA, Polyadenylated,Non-Polyadenylated mRNA,Poly(A) RNA,Polyadenylated mRNA,Non Polyadenylated mRNA,Polyadenylated Messenger RNA,Polyadenylated RNA,RNA, Polyadenylated Messenger,mRNA, Non Polyadenylated
D012639 Seeds The encapsulated embryos of flowering plants. They are used as is or for animal feed because of the high content of concentrated nutrients like starches, proteins, and fats. Rapeseed, cottonseed, and sunflower seed are also produced for the oils (fats) they yield. Diaspores,Elaiosomes,Embryos, Plant,Plant Embryos,Plant Zygotes,Zygotes, Plant,Diaspore,Elaiosome,Embryo, Plant,Plant Embryo,Plant Zygote,Seed,Zygote, Plant
D014662 Vasoconstrictor Agents Drugs used to cause constriction of the blood vessels. Vasoactive Agonist,Vasoactive Agonists,Vasoconstrictor,Vasoconstrictor Agent,Vasoconstrictor Drug,Vasopressor Agent,Vasopressor Agents,Vasoconstrictor Drugs,Vasoconstrictors,Agent, Vasoconstrictor,Agent, Vasopressor,Agents, Vasoconstrictor,Agents, Vasopressor,Agonist, Vasoactive,Agonists, Vasoactive,Drug, Vasoconstrictor,Drugs, Vasoconstrictor
D015152 Blotting, Northern Detection of RNA that has been electrophoretically separated and immobilized by blotting on nitrocellulose or other type of paper or nylon membrane followed by hybridization with labeled NUCLEIC ACID PROBES. Northern Blotting,Blot, Northern,Northern Blot,Blots, Northern,Blottings, Northern,Northern Blots,Northern Blottings

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