1987
Electrophysiological studies on the specificity of the cholecystokinin antagonist proglumide
Chiodo L, Freeman A, Bunney B. Electrophysiological studies on the specificity of the cholecystokinin antagonist proglumide. Brain Research 1987, 410: 205-211. PMID: 3036308, DOI: 10.1016/0006-8993(87)90317-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExcitatory effectsInhibitory effectA9 DA neuronsCCK receptor blockadeSelective CCK antagonistsMidbrain dopamine cellsPrefrontal cortical neuronsInhibitory potencyDA neuronsReceptor blockadeChronic treatmentSensorimotor cortexCCK antagonistsC-terminal octapeptideDA cellsSubstance PAPO effectsCortical neuronsDopamine cellsIntravenous administrationSelective antagonistRat CNSProglumideElectrophysiological studiesCholecystokinin
1986
Does the cholecystokinin antagonist proglumide possess antipsychotic activity?
Innis R, Bunney B, Charney D, Price L, Glazer W, Sternberg D, Rubin A, Heninger G. Does the cholecystokinin antagonist proglumide possess antipsychotic activity? Psychiatry Research 1986, 18: 1-7. PMID: 3737785, DOI: 10.1016/0165-1781(86)90056-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychosis ratingsPlacebo-controlled studyRole of cholecystokininCentral dopaminergic activityCCK receptor antagonistsPathogenesis of schizophreniaMesocortical neuronsNeuroleptic medicationNeurotransmitter statusReceptor antagonistDopaminergic activityAntipsychotic activitySchizophrenic patientsCholecystokininNegative findingsPreclinical researchProglumidePatientsSchizophreniaPotential reasonsMedicationsPathogenesisAntagonistMidbrainNeuropeptides
1981
Peptide-monoamine coexistence: Studies of the actions of cholecystokinin-like peptide on the electrical activity of midbrain dopamine neurons
Skirboll L, Grace A, Hommer D, Rehfeld J, Goldstein M, Hökfelt T, Bunney B. Peptide-monoamine coexistence: Studies of the actions of cholecystokinin-like peptide on the electrical activity of midbrain dopamine neurons. Neuroscience 1981, 6: 2111-2124. PMID: 6120481, DOI: 10.1016/0306-4522(81)90002-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCholecystokinin-like peptidesVentral tegmental areaDopaminergic neuronsFiring rateSubstantia nigraTegmental areaDopaminergic cellsExtracellular single-unit recording techniquesMidbrain dopamine-containing neuronsSingle-unit recording techniquesDopamine-containing neuronsBrain dopaminergic systemDopamine-rich areasMidbrain dopamine neuronsDepolarization inactivationResponsive neuronsDopamine neuronsDopaminergic systemComparable dosesTyrosine hydroxylaseCholecystokininBursting activityNeuronsImmunocytochemical techniquesRecording techniques