2024
β1-adrenoceptor expression on GABAergic interneurons in primate dorsolateral prefrontal cortex: potential role in stress-induced cognitive dysfunction
Joyce M, Yang S, Morin K, Duque A, Arellano J, Datta D, Wang M, Arnsten A. β1-adrenoceptor expression on GABAergic interneurons in primate dorsolateral prefrontal cortex: potential role in stress-induced cognitive dysfunction. Neurobiology Of Stress 2024, 30: 100628. PMID: 38550854, PMCID: PMC10973161, DOI: 10.1016/j.ynstr.2024.100628.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDorsolateral prefrontal cortexPrefrontal cortexStress-induced cognitive dysfunctionTreat stress-related disordersPrimate dorsolateral prefrontal cortexImpaired working memoryWorking memory deficitsWorking memory taskCalcium-binding proteins calbindinStress-related disordersClasses of inhibitory neuronsLevels of norepinephrineFast-spikingMemory taskDopamine releaseWorking memoryMemory deficitsInhibitory neuronsCognitive dysfunctionPV interneuronsGABAergic interneuronsDlPFCBehavior analysisCortexPyramidal cells
2000
The Alpha-2A-Adrenoceptor Agonist, Guanfacine, Increases Regional Cerebral Blood Flow in Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex of Monkeys Performing a Spatial Working Memory Task
Avery R, Franowicz J, Studholme C, van Dyck C, Arnsten A. The Alpha-2A-Adrenoceptor Agonist, Guanfacine, Increases Regional Cerebral Blood Flow in Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex of Monkeys Performing a Spatial Working Memory Task. Neuropsychopharmacology 2000, 23: 240-249. PMID: 10942848, DOI: 10.1016/s0893-133x(00)00111-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic alpha-2 Receptor AgonistsAdrenergic alpha-AgonistsAnimalsCerebrovascular CirculationCognitionFemaleGuanfacineImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMacaca mulattaMagnetic Resonance ImagingMemoryPrefrontal CortexSpace PerceptionStimulation, ChemicalTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsRegional cerebral blood flowCerebral blood flowPrefrontal cortexDorsolateral prefrontal cortexBlood flowAlpha 2A-adrenoceptorsAuditory association areasSuperior temporal cortexBlood flow tracerSPECT measuresAdrenoceptor agonistsAdrenoceptor stimulationAlpha-2aMemory taskAdrenoreceptor agonistIntravenous cathetersGuanfacine treatmentTemporal cortexRCBF valuesAssociation areasBrain regionsGuanfacineCortexSpatial Working Memory taskCognitive performance
1999
α-1 noradrenergic receptor stimulation impairs prefrontal cortical cognitive function
Arnsten A, Mathew R, Ubriani R, Taylor J, Li B. α-1 noradrenergic receptor stimulation impairs prefrontal cortical cognitive function. Biological Psychiatry 1999, 45: 26-31. PMID: 9894572, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(98)00296-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrefrontal cortexCognitive functionPrefrontal cortical cognitive functionCortical cognitive functionsImpairs cognitive functionHigher cortical functionsMemory taskAlpha-1 adrenoceptorsMost antipsychotic medicationsAlternation performanceNoradrenergic turnoverCortical functionPhenylephrine responseAlpha-1 adrenoceptor stimulationNeuropsychiatric disordersAlpha-1 adrenergic antagonistAlpha-1 adrenergic agonistDisordersAntipsychotic medicationAnxietyHigh levelsPhenylephrine infusionAdrenoceptor stimulationAdrenergic antagonistsSecond messenger pathways
1997
The effects of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists on cognitive performance in aged monkeys
Arnsten A, Lin C, Van Dyck C, Stanhope K. The effects of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists on cognitive performance in aged monkeys. Neurobiology Of Aging 1997, 18: 21-28. PMID: 8983029, DOI: 10.1016/s0197-4580(96)00162-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVisual object discriminationObject discriminationFine motor tasksMotor tasksCognitive-enhancing effectsMemory taskResponse taskCognitive performanceReceptor antagonistEnhanced acquisitionCognitive functionReliable improvementMarmoset researchAged monkeysTaskReversal conditionsWide dose rangeDiscriminationSide effectsLow dosesRhesus monkeysDose rangeAntagonistAcquisitionMonkeys