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Changes in cortical synaptosomal plasma membrane fluidity and composition in ethanol-dependent rats.

F T Crews, E Majchrowicz, R Meeks

    Psychopharmacology
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Ethanol dependence alters synaptosomal plasma membrane (SPM) viscosity and cholesterol levels. These changes in membrane composition may be linked to physical dependence on ethanol.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Biochemistry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Ethanol dependence is a complex condition affecting brain function.
    • Synaptosomal plasma membranes (SPM) are crucial for neuronal communication.
    • Understanding membrane changes during ethanol withdrawal is vital.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate alterations in SPM composition and physical properties during ethanol intoxication and withdrawal.
    • To determine the role of cholesterol and phospholipid ratios in ethanol dependence.

    Main Methods:

    • Examined SPM from four groups of rats: controls, acute ethanol, prodromal-detoxication, and ethanol withdrawal.
    • Measured apparent microviscosity of SPM across temperatures.
    • Analyzed cholesterol:phospholipid molar ratios and fatty acid content.

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    Main Results:

    • Reduced temperature-induced fluidity changes in SPM during the prodromal detoxication phase.
    • Increased cholesterol:phospholipid ratio in SPM from prodromal and withdrawal groups.
    • In vitro cholesterol addition mimicked viscosity changes seen in ethanol-dependent rats.

    Conclusions:

    • Physical dependence on ethanol is associated with changes in synaptosomal membrane composition.
    • Altered SPM viscosity and cholesterol content may contribute to ethanol dependence.
    • Membrane biophysical properties are significantly affected by chronic ethanol exposure.