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Targeted mutation of CCK2 receptor gene modifies the behavioural effects of diazepam in female mice.
Psychopharmacology - 1 Aug 2003
Raud Sirli, Rünkorg Kertu, Veraksits Alar, Reimets Ain, Nelovkov Aleksei, Abramov Urho, Matsui Toshimitsu, Bourin Michel, Volke Vallo, Kõks Sulev, Vasar Eero
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RATIONALE: Evidence suggests that GABA and CCK have opposite roles in the regulation of anxiety. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present work was to study diazepam-induced anxiolytic-like action and impairment of motor co-ordination, and the parameters of benzodiazepine receptors in mice lacking CCK2 receptors. METHODS: The action of diazepam (0.5-3 mg/kg i.p.) was studied in the elevated plus-maze model of anxiety and...
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