Abstract
The effects of halothane and ketamine on (1) serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) uptake and (2) paroxetine binding to the 5-HT transporter in neuronal membranes were determined in rat brain. Both anesthetics inhibited the uptake of [3H]5-HT by synaptosomes, but only ketamine affected binding of [3H]paroxetine to the 5-HT transporter. Saturation analysis indicated that ketamine inhibition of [3H]paroxetine binding was competitive (Ki = 18.8 μM). These results indicate that halothane and ketamine inhibit 5-HT transport by different mechanisms.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 99-103 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Neuroscience Letters |
Volume | 112 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 20 1990 |
Keywords
- 5-Hydroxytryptamine
- Anesthetic
- Brain
- Halothane
- Imipramine
- Ketamine
- Paroxetine
- Serotonin
- Serotonin receptor
- Serotonin uptake
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience