The effects of galanin (GAL) have been evaluated on the depolarization evoked release of [3H]5-HT (serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine) from rat hypothalamic synaptosomal preparations, using low concentrations of potassium (15 mM). In the same preparation effects of GAL were also evaluated on [3H]5-HT uptake, using kinetic analysis to determine effects on Vmax values and Km values. GAL concentrations of 0.1-10 nM caused a concentration-related increase of the depolarization-evoked release of [3H]5-HT without influencing [3H]5-HT uptake. The results indicate the existence of high affinity GAL receptors on the hypothalamic 5-HT nerve terminals, exerting a facilitatory influence on depolarization-evoked [3H]5-HT release.
Martire, M., Fuxe, K., Agnati, L., Pistritto, G., Preziosi, P., Galanin increases potassium evoked release of [3H]5-hydroxytryptamine from rat hypothalamic synaptosomal preparations, <<NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS>>, 1991; 122 (1): 87-90 [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/9168]
Galanin increases potassium evoked release of [3H]5-hydroxytryptamine from rat hypothalamic synaptosomal preparations
Martire, Maria;Preziosi, Paolo
1991
Abstract
The effects of galanin (GAL) have been evaluated on the depolarization evoked release of [3H]5-HT (serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine) from rat hypothalamic synaptosomal preparations, using low concentrations of potassium (15 mM). In the same preparation effects of GAL were also evaluated on [3H]5-HT uptake, using kinetic analysis to determine effects on Vmax values and Km values. GAL concentrations of 0.1-10 nM caused a concentration-related increase of the depolarization-evoked release of [3H]5-HT without influencing [3H]5-HT uptake. The results indicate the existence of high affinity GAL receptors on the hypothalamic 5-HT nerve terminals, exerting a facilitatory influence on depolarization-evoked [3H]5-HT release.
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