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Effects of galanin on 8-OH-DPAT induced decrease in body temperature and brain 5-hydroxytryptamine metabolism in the

S Patel1, P H Hutson

  • 1Merck Sharp and Dohme Research Laboratories, Neuroscience Research Centre, Harlow, Essex, UK.

European Journal of Pharmacology
|December 19, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Galanin blocks 8-hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin (8-OH-DPAT) induced hypothermia in mice, likely by affecting cholinergic pathways, not 5-HT1A receptors. This galanin effect is reversed by galanin antagonists and ATP-sensitive potassium channel blockers.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropharmacology
  • Thermoregulation

Background:

  • The 5-HT1A receptor agonist 8-hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin (8-OH-DPAT) induces hypothermia in mice.
  • Galanin's role in modulating this hypothermic response is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanism by which central galanin administration inhibits 8-OH-DPAT-induced hypothermia.
  • To determine if galanin interacts directly with 5-HT1A receptors or influences other neurotransmitter systems involved in temperature regulation.

Main Methods:

  • Central administration of galanin and various antagonists (galanin receptor antagonist, ATP-sensitive potassium channel blockers, 5-HT1A receptor antagonist, muscarinic receptor antagonists) in mice.
  • Measurement of hypothermia induced by 8-OH-DPAT.
  • Assessment of serotonin (5-HT) metabolism in cortical and hypothalamic regions.

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  • In vitro studies of galanin's effect on 5-HT1A receptor binding in mouse cortical membranes.

    • Main Results:

    • Central galanin dose-dependently blocked 8-OH-DPAT-induced hypothermia.
    • This effect was reversed by galanin receptor antagonist and ATP-sensitive potassium channel blockers.
    • The 5-HT1A receptor antagonist WAY 100,635 and scopolamine also blocked hypothermia, but N-methylscopolamine did not.
    • Galanin did not affect 8-OH-DPAT-induced changes in serotonin metabolism or basal serotonin metabolism.
    • In vitro, galanin did not alter 5-HT1A receptor affinity or pharmacology.

    Conclusions:

    • Galanin's inhibition of 8-OH-DPAT-induced hypothermia is likely mediated by blocking central cholinergic pathways, not by direct interaction with 5-HT1A receptors.
    • The mechanism involves ATP-sensitive potassium channels and central muscarinic pathways.
    • Galanin modulates thermoregulation through a mechanism distinct from direct 5-HT1A receptor interaction.