Effects of 6-hydroxydopamine on an identified dopamine-containing neuron in the central nervous system of Planorbis corneus

(1) A giant dopamine-containing cell (GDC) in the central nervous system of Planorbis corneus produces excitatory or inhibitory postsynaptic potentials in a number of different follower neurones; the potentials appear to be produced by direct connexions from the GDC and to result from release of dop...

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Veröffentlicht in:Brain research 1974-08, Vol.76 (2), p.309-324
Hauptverfasser: Berry, M.S., Pentreath, V.W., Turner, J.D., Cottrell, G.A.
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Zusammenfassung:(1) A giant dopamine-containing cell (GDC) in the central nervous system of Planorbis corneus produces excitatory or inhibitory postsynaptic potentials in a number of different follower neurones; the potentials appear to be produced by direct connexions from the GDC and to result from release of dopamine. The effects of bathing the isolated central nervous system in 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) were observed on the GDC and on transmission from it. (2) 6-OHDA produced a postsynaptic blockade of transmission from the GDC by blocking the dopamine receptors of the follower neurones. The action was specific and more effective for inhibitory transmission than excitatory; it was reversible up to about 1 h exposure to 6-OHDA. (3) 6-OHDA caused an increase in catecholamine-specific fluorescence in the GDC perikaryon. No concomitant changes in ultrastructure were observed, although certain axon processes in areas of neuropile containing presynaptic endings of the GDC showed a marked increase in vesicle granulation, and subsequent degeneration.
ISSN:0006-8993
1872-6240
DOI:10.1016/0006-8993(74)90462-4