Alterations in norepinephrine,serotonin, c-AMP,and transsynaptic induction of tyrosine hydroxylase after spinal cord transection in the rat |
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Authors: | N Eric Naftchi Agnes K Kirschner Margaret Demeny Anna T Viau |
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Institution: | (1) Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Medical Center, 400 East 34th Street, 10016 New York, New York |
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Abstract: | Tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) activity and the concentrations of norepinephrine (NE), serotonin (5-HT), and cyclic adenosine 3 , 5 -monophosphate (c-AMP) were measured in the heart, adrenals, and brain stem of paraplegic rats. Following spinal cord transection NE concentration in the heart dropped to 30% within 24 hours and that of 5-HT decreased to 60% of control. Tyrosine hydroxylase activity and c-AMP levels in the brain stem were elevated while NE concentration remained low. At seven days, however, NE and 5-HT levels were higher than in controls while TH activity and c-AMP concentration dropped to control levels. The increase in TH activity in the brain stem may be due to curtailed end-product feedback inhibition and to reduced receptor activation. The sustained induction of the adrenal TH is probably a consequence of a continual stimulation of splanchnic nerves. |
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