1992
Actions of Neurotensin: A Review of the Electrophysiological Studiesa
SHI W, BUNNEY B. Actions of Neurotensin: A Review of the Electrophysiological Studiesa. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 1992, 668: 129-145. PMID: 1463269, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1992.tb27345.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsNeurotensinConceptsExcitatory effectsDA cellsModulatory effectsDA receptor blockadeDirect postsynaptic effectAction of neurotensinGlutamate-induced excitationMidbrain DA cellsMembrane conductancePostsynaptic effectsReceptor blockadeDepolarization inactivationNT receptorsCell activityFiring rateSame receptorNeuromedin NSudden cessationHigh concentrationsProtein kinase CBasal activityToxic effectsInhibitionNeurotensinReceptorsRoles of intracellular cAMP and protein kinase A in the actions of dopamine and neurotensin on midbrain dopamine neurons
Shi W, Bunney B. Roles of intracellular cAMP and protein kinase A in the actions of dopamine and neurotensin on midbrain dopamine neurons. Journal Of Neuroscience 1992, 12: 2433-2438. PMID: 1318960, PMCID: PMC6575923, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.12-06-02433.1992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDopamine-induced inhibitionEffects of neurotensinDopamine neuronsIntracellular cAMPAdenylate cyclaseAction of neurotensinRat midbrain slicesAction of dopamineVentral tegmental areaMidbrain dopamine neuronsIntracellular cAMP levelsMidbrain slicesSubstantia nigraTegmental areaDopamine cellsDopamine effectsSpontaneous activityModulatory effectsNeurotensinIsobutyl methylxanthineInhibitory effectNeuronsCAMP levelsProtein kinase CInhibition
1991
Effects of neurotensin on midbrain dopamine neurons: Are they mediated by formation of a neurotensin—dopamine complex?
Shi W, Bunney B. Effects of neurotensin on midbrain dopamine neurons: Are they mediated by formation of a neurotensin—dopamine complex? Synapse 1991, 9: 157-164. PMID: 1776128, DOI: 10.1002/syn.890090302.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of neurotensinNeurotensin receptorsDopamine neuronsDopamine cellsCell activitySingle-unit recording techniquesFiring rateMidbrain dopamine neuron activityAction of neurotensinBasal firing rateDopamine receptor blockadeDopamine-induced inhibitionDopamine neuron activityMidbrain dopamine neuronsReceptor blockadeDepolarization inactivationExcitatory effectsNative neurotensinBrain slicesNeuron activityNeurotensinNeurotensin analoguesSame receptorRecording techniquesReceptorsNeurotensin modulates autoreceptor mediated dopamine effects on midbrain dopamine cell activity
Shi W, Bunney B. Neurotensin modulates autoreceptor mediated dopamine effects on midbrain dopamine cell activity. Brain Research 1991, 543: 315-321. PMID: 1676331, DOI: 10.1016/0006-8993(91)90043-u.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDA cellsCell activityFiring rateDA cell activityInteraction of neurotensinGlutamate-induced excitationEffects of neurotensinMidbrain dopamine cell activityDopamine cell activityMidbrain dopamine neuronsSpecific D2 agonistMicroiontophoretic techniquesD2 agonistDopamine neuronsD2 receptorsDopamine effectsSpontaneous activityNeurotensinNT effectsLocal ejectionInhibitionSignificant changesCellsCell levelSame cells
1990
Neurotensin attenuates dopamine D2 agonist quinpirole-induced inhibition of midbrain dopamine neurons
Shi W, Bunney B. Neurotensin attenuates dopamine D2 agonist quinpirole-induced inhibition of midbrain dopamine neurons. Neuropharmacology 1990, 29: 1095-1097. PMID: 1982340, DOI: 10.1016/0028-3908(90)90119-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsD2 agonistDA cellsSingle-unit recording techniquesMidbrain DA neuronsCentral DA systemsDopamine D2 agonistMidbrain dopamine neuronsSpecific D2 agonistDA neuronsIntracerebroventricular administrationDopamine neuronsSpontaneous activityDA systemInhibitory effectRecording techniquesAgonistsNeuronsBiochemical studiesCellsQuinpiroleNeurotensinRatsAdministration