2008
Activation of 5-HT2A/C Receptors Counteracts 5-HT1A Regulation of N-Methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Channels in Pyramidal Neurons of Prefrontal Cortex*
Yuen EY, Jiang Q, Chen P, Feng J, Yan Z. Activation of 5-HT2A/C Receptors Counteracts 5-HT1A Regulation of N-Methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Channels in Pyramidal Neurons of Prefrontal Cortex*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2008, 283: 17194-17204. PMID: 18442977, PMCID: PMC2427346, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m801713200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPFC pyramidal neuronsExtracellular signal-regulated kinasePyramidal neuronsPrefrontal cortexNMDAR currentsN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor currentsN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor channelsSynaptic NMDAR responsesNMDAR responsesNMDAR functionActivation of ERKDendritic processesReceptor currentsPFC neuronsSignal-regulated kinaseReceptor activationMental disordersImmunocytochemical studyIntact animalsCounteractive effectsReceptor channelsInhibitory effectNeuronsCellular knockdownDependent pathwayModulation of Neuronal Excitability by Serotonin-NMDA Interactions in Prefrontal Cortex
Zhong P, Yuen E, Yan Z. Modulation of Neuronal Excitability by Serotonin-NMDA Interactions in Prefrontal Cortex. Molecular And Cellular Neuroscience 2008, 38: 290-299. PMID: 18455431, PMCID: PMC2477738, DOI: 10.1016/j.mcn.2008.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords8-Hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralinAction PotentialsAnimalsExcitatory Amino Acid AgonistsExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesMAP Kinase Signaling SystemN-MethylaspartateOrgan Culture TechniquesPrefrontal CortexPyramidal CellsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1AReceptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2AReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateSerotoninSerotonin Receptor AgonistsStress, PhysiologicalSwimmingConceptsExtracellular signal-regulated kinaseProtein kinase AProtein kinase CActivation of ERKSignal-regulated kinaseNeuronal excitabilityKinase AMolecule downstreamERK activationPrefrontal cortexKinase CNMDA receptorsStressful conditionsMental disordersBiochemical evidencePFC neuronal firingPFC pyramidal neuronsPresence of NMDAAction potential firingNMDA-dependent mannerDPAT effectsAgonist alphaPyramidal neuronsReceptor subtypesActivation
2005
Serotonin 5-HT1A Receptors Regulate NMDA Receptor Channels through a Microtubule-Dependent Mechanism
Yuen EY, Jiang Q, Chen P, Gu Z, Feng J, Yan Z. Serotonin 5-HT1A Receptors Regulate NMDA Receptor Channels through a Microtubule-Dependent Mechanism. Journal Of Neuroscience 2005, 25: 5488-5501. PMID: 15944377, PMCID: PMC6724987, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1187-05.2005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase Type 2Calcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein KinasesDendritesExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesIn Vitro TechniquesKinesinsMembrane PotentialsMicrotubulesMolecular Motor ProteinsNeuronsPatch-Clamp TechniquesPrefrontal CortexProtein SubunitsProtein TransportRatsReceptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1AReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateSerotoninSerotonin 5-HT1 Receptor AgonistsSynapsesConceptsMicrotubule-dependent mechanismMEK/ERKNMDA receptorsPrefrontal cortexMicrotubule stabilityDendritic transportNMDAR interactionMicrotubule assemblyBiochemical evidenceMEK inhibitorsPFC pyramidal neuronsNMDA receptor channelsRole of serotoninCaMKIIERKNeuronal dendritesNMDAR functionMicrotubule stabilizerPathological conditionsPrimary targetReceptor channelsPyramidal neuronsNMDAR currentsSerotonin systemReceptors