Abstract
1-(3-Chlorophenyl) piperazine (mCPP) was previously shown to have an anxiogenic-like effect, i.e., it decreased total interaction in a rat social interaction test. Evidence indicated mediation by activation of 5-HT1C receptors with an ED50 of approximately 500 micrograms/kg IP (Kennett et al. 1989). A comparable effect is now shown on infusing 4 micrograms of the drug ICV or infusing 0.5 microgram into the hippocampus. Both responses were dose dependent. Infusion of 1 microgram mCPP into the amygdala had no effect. None of the above treatments significantly reduced locomotion. Results are consistent with the postulated role of the hippocampus in anxiety.
MeSH Terms
Amygdala
Animals
Anxiety/chemically induced,psychology
Behavior, Animal/drug effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Hippocampus
Injections
Injections, Intraventricular
Male
Piperazines/administration & dosage,pharmacology
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Social Behavior
Chemicals
Piperazines
1-(3-chlorophenyl)piperazine
Authors & Affiliations
2 authors, click to expand affiliations / ORCID
Whitton P
Department of Neurochemistry, Institute of Neurology, London, UK.
Curzon G
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