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Adenosine receptor subtypes modulate two major functional pathways for hippocampal serotonin release.

M Okada1, D J Nutt, T Murakami

  • 1Department of Neuropsychiatry, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki 036-8216, Japan. okadamot@cc.hirosaki-u.ac.jp

The Journal of Neuroscience : the Official Journal of the Society for Neuroscience
|February 13, 2001
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Adenosine receptors (AD-Rs) modulate hippocampal serotonin release through interactions with voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCCs) and protein kinases (PKs). Adenosine A1-R activation suppresses release, while A2-R activation stimulates it, with protein kinase A (PKA) activity being crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Adenosine receptors (AD-Rs) play a significant role in regulating neurotransmitter release in the brain.
  • Understanding the interplay between AD-Rs, voltage-sensitive Ca(2+) channels (VSCCs), protein kinases (PKs), and synaptic proteins is crucial for elucidating neurotransmission.
  • Hippocampal serotonin release is a key process influenced by various neuromodulatory systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the intricate mechanisms governing the interaction between adenosine A(1) receptor (A1-R) and adenosine A(2) receptor (A2-R) in modulating hippocampal serotonin release.
  • To determine the functional relationships among AD-Rs, VSCCs, PKs, and synaptic proteins (SNAP receptors) in regulating serotonin release.
  • To clarify the specific pathways involved in basal and evoked serotonin release influenced by AD-R activity.

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Main Methods:

  • In vivo microdialysis in freely moving rats was employed to measure hippocampal serotonin release.
  • The study utilized antagonists for A1-R and agonists for A2-R to probe receptor function.
  • Inhibitors targeting specific VSCC subtypes (N-type and P-type), PKs (PKC and PKA), and SNAP receptors were used to dissect signaling pathways.

Main Results:

  • Basal serotonin release is primarily regulated by N-type VSCC/PKC/syntaxin and secondarily by P-type VSCC/PKA/synaptobrevin.
  • K(+)-evoked serotonin release is mainly controlled by P-type VSCC/PKA/synaptobrevin, with a minor contribution from N-VSCC/PKC/syntaxin.
  • A1-R activation suppressed serotonin release by inhibiting both pathways, whereas A2-R activation stimulated release via the P-type VSCC/PKA/synaptobrevin pathway, highlighting the critical role of PKA.

Conclusions:

  • Adenosine A1-R activation inhibits hippocampal serotonin release through suppression of both N-type and P-type VSCC-mediated pathways.
  • Adenosine A2-R activation stimulates serotonin release by enhancing the P-type VSCC/PKA/synaptobrevin pathway.
  • Protein kinase A (PKA) activity is a key mediator in the functional interaction between A1-R and A2-R, influencing hippocampal serotonin release.