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A second generation catecholamine hypothesis.

W E Bunney, B L Garland

    Pharmacopsychiatria
    |July 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    This study explores dopamine's role in mania, suggesting increased dopamine release amplified by supersensitive receptors during depression precedes manic episodes. Lithium may counteract this by blocking receptor supersensitivity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychiatry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • The catecholamine hypothesis links mania in manic-depressive illness to increased norepinephrine.
    • A secondary hypothesis implicates dopamine in the manic process.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review evidence for dopamine's involvement in mania.
    • To explore the mechanism of dopamine supersensitivity and lithium's potential role.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and evidence.
    • Analysis of the proposed dopamine hypothesis for mania.

    Main Results:

    • Hypothesizes that mania results from dopamine release amplified by supersensitive dopamine receptors developed during prior depressive phases.

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  • Suggests lithium may prevent mania by inhibiting dopamine receptor supersensitivity.

    • Conclusions:

    • Dopamine system dysregulation, particularly receptor supersensitivity, is a plausible mechanism in mania.
    • Lithium's therapeutic effect may involve modulating dopamine receptor sensitivity.