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The estimation of interactions between arginine-vasopressin (AVP) and NMDA receptors in memory and learning processes
K Wiśniewski1, B Artemowicz, A Lutostańska
1Department of Pharmacology, Medical Academy, Białystok, Poland.
Acta Physiologica Hungarica
|January 1, 1996
Abstract:
Arginine-vasopressin (AVP) is a neuropeptide which facilitates learning and memory processes. We examinated the participation of NMDA receptors in beneficial effects of peptide. The results of our study show that noncompetitive antagonist of NMDA receptor-MK-801 impairs the effect of AVP on the consolidation of conditioned avoidance responses and antagonist of polyamines site-arcaine reduced advantageous effect of AVP on the retrieval of memory in passive avoidance situation.