2000
Enhancement of NMDA‐induced current by the putative NR2B selective antagonist ifenprodil
Zhang X, Bunney B, Shi W. Enhancement of NMDA‐induced current by the putative NR2B selective antagonist ifenprodil. Synapse 2000, 37: 56-63. PMID: 10842351, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2396(200007)37:1<56::aid-syn6>3.0.co;2-d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords2-Amino-5-phosphonovalerateAnimalsDizocilpine MaleateDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug SynergismElectrophysiologyExcitatory Amino Acid AgonistsExcitatory Amino Acid AntagonistsGlycineKynurenic AcidMaleMembrane PotentialsN-MethylaspartateOrgan Culture TechniquesPiperidinesPrefrontal CortexPyramidal CellsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateSpermineConceptsLow NMDA concentrationsNMDA currentsNMDA concentrationReceptor affinityNMDA receptor affinityEffects of ifenprodilNR2B-selective antagonist ifenprodilEnhancement of NMDARat brain slicesNMDA receptorsAntagonist selectiveBrain slicesSubcortical areasNR2B subunitNMDANoncompetitive antagonistIfenprodilCGP37849Same concentrationKynurenatePrevious studiesAntagonistReceptorsDual Effects of d-Amphetamine on Dopamine Neurons Mediated by Dopamine and Nondopamine Receptors
Shi W, Pun C, Zhang X, Jones M, Bunney B. Dual Effects of d-Amphetamine on Dopamine Neurons Mediated by Dopamine and Nondopamine Receptors. Journal Of Neuroscience 2000, 20: 3504-3511. PMID: 10777813, PMCID: PMC6773133, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.20-09-03504.2000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsD2-like receptorsD-amphetamineDA cellsSelective D2 antagonist racloprideVivo single-unit recordingsFiring rateAlpha-antagonist phenoxybenzamineAlpha1-antagonist prazosinAlpha2 antagonist idazoxanD2 antagonist racloprideDA cell firingSingle-unit recordingsRelated psychostimulantsAntagonist idazoxanAntagonist phenoxybenzamineDA receptorsAntagonist prazosinAntagonist racloprideExcitatory effectsAlpha1 receptorsDopamine neuronsDopamine releaseCell firingInhibitory effectReceptors
1999
Endogenous DA‐mediated feedback inhibition of DA neurons: Involvement of both D1‐ and D2‐like receptors
Shi W, Pun C, Smith P, Bunney B. Endogenous DA‐mediated feedback inhibition of DA neurons: Involvement of both D1‐ and D2‐like receptors. Synapse 1999, 35: 111-119. PMID: 10611636, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2396(200002)35:2<111::aid-syn3>3.0.co;2-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDA neuronsLike receptorsDA cellsEndogenous DAChloral hydrate-anesthetized ratsNigral DA cellsD2-like receptorsSingle-unit recordingsCerveau isolé preparationFeedback inhibitionParkinsonian animalsAntagonist racloprideAntagonist SCH23390DA releaseEndogenous dopamineD-amphetamineParkinson's diseaseUnit recordingsSCH23390Receptor activationBaseline activityReceptorsChloral hydrateNeuronsConcurrent activation
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 effectsInhibitionNeurotensinReceptors
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 techniquesReceptors
1979
Dopamine Auto- and Postsynaptic Receptors: Electrophysiological Evidence for Differential Sensitivity to Dopamine Agonists
Skirboll L, Grace A, Bunney B. Dopamine Auto- and Postsynaptic Receptors: Electrophysiological Evidence for Differential Sensitivity to Dopamine Agonists. Science 1979, 206: 80-82. PMID: 482929, DOI: 10.1126/science.482929.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDopamine autoIntravenous apomorphineDopamine agonistsPostsynaptic receptorsCentral nervous systemSubstantia nigraDopaminergic cellsDifferential sensitivityDopamine cellsDopaminergic influenceCaudate nucleusLarge dosesCaudate cellsNervous systemActive neuronsBehavioral effectsElectrophysiological evidenceApomorphineAgonistsParadoxical behavioural effectsReceptorsDopamineCellsNeuronsDoses
1973
Comparison of Effects of L-Dopa, Amphetamine and Apomorphine on Firing Rate of Rat Dopaminergic Neurones
BUNNEY B, AGHAJANIAN G, ROTH R. Comparison of Effects of L-Dopa, Amphetamine and Apomorphine on Firing Rate of Rat Dopaminergic Neurones. Nature 1973, 245: 123-125. PMID: 4518113, DOI: 10.1038/newbio245123a0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDopamine receptorsAdjacent ventral tegmental areaL-DOPASubstantia nigra zona compactaFiring rateVentral tegmental areaAvailability of dopamineAromatic amino acid decarboxylaseDopamine-containing cellsAmount of dopamineComparison of effectsZona compactaTegmental areaD-amphetamineDopaminergic neuronesAmino acid decarboxylaseReceptor stimulationAcid decarboxylaseDopamineReceptorsApomorphineDrugsStimulationFeedback inhibitionCompacta