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Kawashima H, Aono Y, Shimba S, Waddington JL, Saigusa T. Adolescence as a critical period for nandrolone-induced muscular strength in relation to abuse liability, alone and in conjunction with morphine, using accumbal dopamine efflux in freely moving rats. Synapse 2023; 77:e22262. [PMID: 36637118 DOI: 10.1002/syn.22262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
Nandrolone, an anabolic androgenic steroid, is included in the prohibited list of the World Anti-Doping Agency. Drugs of abuse activate brain dopamine neurons and nandrolone has been suspected of inducing dependence. Accordingly, possible critical periods for the effects of nandrolone on muscular strength and dopaminergic activity have been investigated, including the effects of chronically administered nandrolone alone and on morphine-induced increases in dopamine efflux in the nucleus accumbens. Six- or 10-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were used. Treatment with nandrolone was initiated in adolescent (6-week-old) and young adult (10-week-old) rats. Nandrolone (5.0 mg/kg s.c.) or sesame oil vehicle was given once daily, on six consecutive days per week, for 3 weeks and then once per day for 4 consecutive days. Nandrolone enhanced the developmental increase in grip strength of 6- but not 10-week-old rats, without altering the developmental increase in body weight of either age group. Using in vivo microdialysis in freely moving 6-week-old rats given nandrolone for 4 weeks, basal accumbal dopamine efflux was unaltered, while the increase in dopamine efflux induced by acute administration of morphine (1.0 mg/kg s.c.) was reduced. The present study provides in vivo evidence that adolescence constitutes a critical period during which repeated administration of nandrolone enhances increases in muscular strength without influencing increases in body weight. Though repeated administration of nandrolone during this period of adolescence did not stimulate in vivo mesolimbic dopaminergic activity, it disrupted stimulation by an opioid, the drug class that is most commonly coabused with nandrolone.
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Grants
- TS,JLW Nakatomi Foundation, Japan
- #21K10124toYA Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- #21K10081toTS Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- NihonUniversityPresident'sGrantforSpecifiedInterdisciplinaryResearch(YA,SS,TS) Nihon University
- GrantsfromSuzukiFund(YA,TS)andResearchInstituteofOralScience,NihonUniversitySchoolofDentistryatMatsudo(YW,YA,TS) Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
- Nakatomi Foundation, Japan, TS, JLW
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, #21K10124 to YA, #21K10081 to TS
- Nihon University, Nihon University President's Grant for Specified Interdisciplinary Research (YA, SS, TS)
- Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Grants from Suzuki Fund (YA, TS) and Research Institute of Oral Science, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo (YW, YA, TS)
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Affiliation(s)
- Hiroki Kawashima
- Oral Molecular Pharmacology, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Nihon University School of Pharmacy, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Oral Molecular Pharmacology, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
- Department of Pharmacology, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
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Kawashima H, Aono Y, Watanabe Y, Waddington JL, Saigusa T. In vivo microdialysis reveals that blockade of accumbal orexin OX 2 but not OX 1 receptors enhances dopamine efflux in the nucleus accumbens of freely moving rats. Eur J Neurosci 2022; 55:733-745. [PMID: 34989064 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.15593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The nucleus accumbens contains orexinergic neural inputs and orexin OX1 -and OX2 -receptors. Behavioural studies suggest that accumbal orexin receptors modulate accumbal dopaminergic activity-dependent locomotion in rats. We studied the effects of intra-accumbal injection of orexin receptor ligands on accumbal extracellular dopamine levels in freely moving rats, using in vivo microdialysis, and analysed the roles of OX1 - and OX2 -receptors in the regulation of basal accumbal dopamine efflux. The orexin receptor ligands were applied intra-accumbally though a microinjection needle attached with a dialysis probe. Neither the non-selective OX1 - and OX2 -receptor agonist orexin-A nor the preferential OX2 -receptor agonist orexin-B (500.0 pg and 5.0 ng) altered accumbal dopamine levels. The non-selective OX1 - and OX2 -receptor antagonist MK-4305 (suvorexant, 500.0 pg, 2.5 and 5.0 ng) enhanced dopamine efflux. A 2-h tetrodotoxin infusion into nucleus accumbens through the probe or co-administration of orexin-A (500.0 pg) strongly inhibited MK-4305 (5.0 ng)-induced accumbal dopamine efflux. The selective OX2 -receptor antagonist EMPA (90.0 and 900.0 pg, 9.0 ng) increased dopamine efflux. Intra-accumbal infusion of tetrodotoxin abolished EMPA (9.0 ng)-induced dopamine efflux. The selective OX1 -receptor antagonist SB-334867 (10.0 and 20.0 ng) failed to alter dopamine efflux. Co-administration of orexin-B (500.0 pg) inhibited both EMPA (9.0 ng)- and MK-4305 (5.0 ng)-induced dopamine efflux. Intraperitoneal injection of MK-4305 (10.0 mg/kg) did not affect accumbal dopamine efflux. The present study provides in vivo neuropharmacological evidence that accumbal OX2 - but not OX1 -receptors exert inhibitory regulation of basal accumbal dopamine efflux and that blockade of accumbal OX2 -receptors enhances dopamine efflux in nucleus accumbens of freely moving rats.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hiroki Kawashima
- Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Oral Molecular Pharmacology, 2-870-1 Sakaecho-Nishi, Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Oral surgery, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Oral Molecular Pharmacology, 2-870-1 Sakaecho-Nishi, Matsudo, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Pharmacology, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
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Integrative opioid-GABAergic neuronal mechanisms regulating dopamine efflux in the nucleus accumbens of freely moving animals. Pharmacol Rep 2021; 73:971-983. [PMID: 33743175 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-021-00249-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The nucleus accumbens (NAc) is a terminal region of mesocorticolimbic dopamine (DA) neuronal projections from the ventral tegmental area. Accumbal DA release is integrated by afferents from other brain regions and by interneurons, which involve a diversity of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides. These integrative processes, implicated in the pathobiology of neuropsychiatric disorders, are mediated via receptor subtypes whose relative roles in the regulation of accumbal DA release are poorly understood. Such complex interactions are exemplified by how selective activation of opioid receptor subtypes enhances accumbal DA efflux in a manner that is modulated by changes in neural activity through GABA receptor subtypes. This review delineates the roles of GABAA and GABAB receptors in GABAergic neural mechanisms in NAc that participate in delta- and mu-opioid receptor-mediated increases in accumbal DA efflux in freely moving rats, focusing on studies using in vivo brain microdialysis. First, we consider how endogenous GABA exerts inhibition of accumbal DA efflux through GABA receptor subtypes. We also consider possible intra-neuronal source of the endogenous GABA that inhibits accumbal DA efflux. As NAc contains GABAergic neurons that express delta- or mu-opioid receptors, inhibition of accumbal GABAergic neurons is a candidate for mediating delta- or mu-opioid receptor-mediated increases in accumbal DA efflux. Therefore, we provide a detailed analysis of the effects of GABA receptor subtype ligands on delta- and mu-opioid receptor-mediated accumbal DA efflux. Finally, we present an integrative model to explain the mechanisms of interaction among delta- and mu-opioid receptors, GABAergic neurons and DAergic neurons in NAc.
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Wang J, Zhang Y, Zhang H, Wang K, Wang H, Qian D, Qi S, Yang K, Long H. Nucleus accumbens shell: A potential target for drug-resistant epilepsy with neuropsychiatric disorders. Epilepsy Res 2020; 164:106365. [PMID: 32460115 DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2020.106365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The nucleus accumbens (NAc) is an important component of the ventral striatum, involving motivational and emotional processes, limbic-motor interfaces. Recently, experimental and clinical data have shown that NAc, particularly NAc shell (NAcs), participates in ictogenesis and epileptogensis in drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Therefore, we summarize the existing literature on NAcs and potential role in epilepsy, from the bench to the clinic. Connection abnormalities between NAcs and remainings, degeneration of NAc neurons, and an aberrant distribution of neuroactive substances have been reported in patients with DRE. These changes may be underlying the pathophysiological mechanism of the involvement of NAcs in DRE. Furthermore, alterations in NAcs may also be involved in neuropsychiatric disorders in patients with DRE. These observational studies demonstrate the multiple properties of NAcs and the complex relationship between the limbic system and DRE with neuropsychiatric disorders. NAcs can be a potential target for DBS and stereotactic lesioning to manage DRE with neuropsychiatric disorders. Future studies are warranted to further clarify the role of NAcs in epilepsy.
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- Jun Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, China; The First Clinical Medicine College, Southern Medical University, China; Neural Networks Surgery Team, Southern Medical University, China.
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- The First Clinical Medicine College, Southern Medical University, China; Neural Networks Surgery Team, Southern Medical University, China
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- The First Clinical Medicine College, Southern Medical University, China; Neural Networks Surgery Team, Southern Medical University, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, China; The First Clinical Medicine College, Southern Medical University, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, China; The First Clinical Medicine College, Southern Medical University, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, China; The First Clinical Medicine College, Southern Medical University, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, China; The First Clinical Medicine College, Southern Medical University, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, China; The First Clinical Medicine College, Southern Medical University, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, China; The First Clinical Medicine College, Southern Medical University, China.
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This paper is the fortieth consecutive installment of the annual anthological review of research concerning the endogenous opioid system, summarizing articles published during 2017 that studied the behavioral effects of molecular, pharmacological and genetic manipulation of opioid peptides and receptors as well as effects of opioid/opiate agonists and antagonists. The review is subdivided into the following specific topics: molecular-biochemical effects and neurochemical localization studies of endogenous opioids and their receptors (1), the roles of these opioid peptides and receptors in pain and analgesia in animals (2) and humans (3), opioid-sensitive and opioid-insensitive effects of nonopioid analgesics (4), opioid peptide and receptor involvement in tolerance and dependence (5), stress and social status (6), learning and memory (7), eating and drinking (8), drug abuse and alcohol (9), sexual activity and hormones, pregnancy, development and endocrinology (10), mental illness and mood (11), seizures and neurologic disorders (12), electrical-related activity and neurophysiology (13), general activity and locomotion (14), gastrointestinal, renal and hepatic functions (15), cardiovascular responses (16), respiration and thermoregulation (17), and immunological responses (18).
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- Richard J Bodnar
- Department of Psychology and Neuropsychology Doctoral Sub-Program, Queens College, City University of New York, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY, 11367, United States.
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Aono Y, Watanabe Y, Ishikawa M, Kuboyama N, Waddington JL, Saigusa T. In vivo neurochemical evidence that stimulation of accumbal GABAAand GABABreceptors each reduce acetylcholine efflux without affecting dopamine efflux in the nucleus accumbens of freely moving rats. Synapse 2018; 73:e22081. [DOI: 10.1002/syn.22081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Yuri Aono
- Department of Pharmacology; Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo; Chiba Japan
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- Oral surgery; Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology; Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology; Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo; Chiba Japan
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- Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland; Dublin Ireland
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- Department of Pharmacology; Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo; Chiba Japan
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Watanabe Y, Aono Y, Komiya M, Waddington JL, Saigusa T. Stimulation of accumbal GABA B receptors inhibits delta1- and delta2-opioid receptor-mediated dopamine efflux in the nucleus accumbens of freely moving rats. Eur J Pharmacol 2018; 837:88-95. [PMID: 30086266 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The nucleus accumbens contains delta-opioid receptors that may decrease inhibitory neurotransmission. As GABAB receptors inhibit dopamine release, decrease in activation of GABAB receptors may be a mediator of delta-opioid receptor-induced accumbal dopamine efflux. If so, accumbal dopamine efflux induced by delta-opioid receptor activation should be suppressed by stimulating GABAB receptors. As delta-opioid receptors are further subdivided into delta1- and delta2-opioid receptors, we analysed the effects of the GABAB receptor agonist baclofen on delta1- and delta2-opioid receptor-mediated accumbal dopamine efflux in freely moving rats using in vivo microdialysis. Drugs were applied intracerebrally through the dialysis probe. Doses of compounds show total amount administered (mol) during 25-50 min infusions. Baclofen (2.5 and 5.0 nmol), which did not alter basal dopamine levels, inhibited the delta1-opioid receptor agonist DPDPE (5.0 nmol)-induced dopamine efflux. Baclofen (2.5 and 5.0 nmol) also inhibited the delta2-opioid receptor agonist deltorphin II (25.0 nmol)-induced dopamine efflux. A low dose of the GABAB receptor antagonist 2-hydroxysaclofen (100.0 pmol), which failed to alter basal accumbal dopamine levels, counteracted the inhibitory effects of baclofen (5.0 nmol) on DPDPE (5.0 nmol)- and deltorphin II (25.0 nmol)-induced dopamine efflux. The present results show that reduction in accumbal GABAB receptor-mediated inhibition of accumbal dopaminergic activity facilitates activation of delta1- and delta2-opioid receptor-induced increases in accumbal dopamine efflux. This study suggests that activation of delta1- and delta2-opioid receptors on the cell bodies and/or terminals of accumbal GABAergic interneurons inhibits GABA release and, accordingly, decreases GABAB receptor-mediated inhibition of dopaminergic terminals, resulting in enhanced accumbal dopamine efflux.
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- Yuriko Watanabe
- Department of Oral Surgery, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, 2-870-1 Sakaecho-Nishi, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan; Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Oral Surgery, 2-870-1 Sakaecho-Nishi, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, 2-870-1 Sakaecho-Nishi, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, 2-870-1 Sakaecho-Nishi, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan
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- Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, 2-870-1 Sakaecho-Nishi, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan.
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