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    Handling stress in rats significantly impacts GABA binding, reducing it in naive animals. This stress-induced reduction in GABA binding can be reversed by diazepam, suggesting an endogenous ligand is involved.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Pharmacology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • GABA binding is crucial for neuronal inhibition.
    • Benzodiazepine receptors modulate GABAergic neurotransmission.
    • Animal handling can induce stress, potentially affecting neurochemical measures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of handling stress on GABA binding in rat cerebral cortex.
    • To explore the role of benzodiazepine receptor ligands in stress-induced changes in GABA binding.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparison of GABA binding in cerebral cortex membranes from habituated and naive rats.
    • In vitro addition of diazepam and beta-carbolines to membranes.
    • Assessment of changes in GABA binding affinity and density.

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    Main Results:

    • Habituated rats showed 40% higher GABA binding than naive rats.
    • Diazepam increased GABA binding in naive rats to habituated levels.
    • Beta-carbolines decreased GABA binding in habituated rats to naive levels, an effect reversed by diazepam.

    Conclusions:

    • Handling stress in naive rats lowers GABA binding, potentially via an endogenous benzodiazepine receptor ligand.
    • Emotional status of animals is a critical factor in studies of GABA and benzodiazepine receptor interactions.