Abstract
Kainate receptors are involved in a variety of synaptic functions in the CNS including the regulation of excitatory synaptic transmission. Previously we described the depressant action of the GLUK5 selective agonist (RS)-2-amino-3-(3-hydroxy-5-tert-butylisoxazol-4-yl)propanoic acid (ATPA) on synaptic transmission in the Schaffer collateral-commissural pathway of rat hippocampal slices. In the present study we report several new features of the actions of ATPA at this synapse. Firstly, the effectiveness of ATPA is developmentally regulated. Secondly, the effects of ATPA decline during prolonged or repeated applications. Thirdly, the effects of ATPA are not mediated indirectly via activation of GABAA, GABAB, muscarinic or adenosine A1 receptors. Fourthly, elevating extracellular Ca2+ from 2 to 4 mM antagonises the effects of ATPA. Some differences between the actions of ATPA and kainate on synaptic transmission in the Schaffer collateral-commissural pathway are also noted.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 889-902 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Neuropharmacology |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Funding
Supported by the MRC. The authors would like to thank J. T. R. Isaac for his careful reading and helpful criticism of this manuscript.
Keywords
- ATPA
- EPSP
- GLUK5 receptors
- Hippocampus
- Kainate receptors
- LY382884
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Pharmacology