Serotonin release is modulated by presynaptic autoreceptors.
Journal: 1979/December - European Journal of Pharmacology
ISSN: 0014-2999
PUBMED: 488172
Abstract:
The existence of presynaptic autoreceptors controlling the release of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT) from serotonergic nerve endings was investigated utilizing superfused hypothalamic synaptosomes. Extracellular 5HT reduced the high K+-induced release of previously accumulated 3H-5HT. The central 5HT receptor blocker methiothepin counteracted the inhibitory effect of 5HT. Other 5HT antagonists (cyproheptadine, methysergide and mianserin) were inactive and may therefore act preferentially at the postsynaptic receptors.
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