Abstract |
Modulatory effects of the new antimigraine drug naratriptan, a 5-HT(1)-receptor-agonist, on neurons of the nucleus raphé magnus were examined in rat by extracellular recordings. In the nucleus raphé magnus neuronal activity decreased in on-cells and increased in off-cells after intravenous administration of naratriptan. The modulatory effects of naratriptan were similar to the well-known effects of morphine on neurons in the nucleus raphé magnus. The results of this study suggest central actions of naratriptan and may point to an involvement of the endogenous pain control system in the antinociceptive effects of the 5-HT(1)-receptor-agonist.
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Authors | Jens Ellrich, Karl Messlinger, Chen Yu Chiang, James W Hu |
Journal | Pain
(Pain)
Vol. 90
Issue 3
Pg. 227-231
(Feb 15 2001)
ISSN: 0304-3959 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11207394
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Indoles
- Piperidines
- Serotonin Receptor Agonists
- Tryptamines
- naratriptan
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Topics |
- Animals
- Indoles
(pharmacology)
- Male
- Migraine Disorders
(drug therapy)
- Neurons
(physiology)
- Piperidines
(pharmacology)
- Raphe Nuclei
(physiology)
- Rats
- Rats, Wistar
- Serotonin Receptor Agonists
(pharmacology)
- Tryptamines
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