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[Is cholecystokinin a biological support in panic attacks?].

M Bourin1, J Bradwejn, D Koszycki

  • 1Université de Nantes, Laboratoire de Pharmacologie et GIS Médicament, Faculté de Médecine.

L'Encephale
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
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Cholecystokinin (CCK), a peptide neurotransmitter, is abundant in the mammalian brain, particularly in the cerebral cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus. CCK-8S, the most common form, exhibits excitatory actions on neurons and binds to specific CCK receptors.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neurochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

Context:

  • Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a peptide neurotransmitter present at high densities in key brain regions like the cerebral cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus.
  • The sulphated octapeptide (CCK-8S) is the most abundant molecular form, with shorter forms also found in the brain.
  • CCK-8S coexists with other neurotransmitters like dopamine and neurotensin in specific neuronal pathways.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS).
  • To characterize the distribution and function of CCK and its receptors in the mammalian brain.
  • To differentiate between the two main types of CCK receptors (CCK-A and CCK-B) based on their binding affinities.

Summary:

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  • CCK is synthesized, stored, released, and binds to specific sites in the CNS, fulfilling neurotransmitter criteria.
  • Microiontophoretic application of CCK-8S and CCK-4 demonstrates a strong excitatory effect on cortical and hippocampal neurons.
  • CCK receptors are widely distributed, with high concentrations in the striatum and nucleus accumbens, and are classified into CCK-A and CCK-B types.

    • Impact:

    • This research contributes to understanding the complex roles of CCK in brain function and neurotransmission.
    • The characterization of CCK receptors provides a basis for developing targeted pharmacological interventions.
    • Findings enhance knowledge of neurochemical signaling pathways involved in cognitive and emotional processes.