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Sensorimotor gating in NTS1 and NTS2 null mice: effects of d-amphetamine, dizocilpine, clozapine and NT69L.
The Journal of experimental biology - 15 Dec 2010
Oliveros Alfredo, Heckman Michael G, Del Pilar Corena-McLeod Maria, Williams Katrina, Boules Mona, Richelson Elliott
Abstract excerpt
Pre-pulse inhibition (PPI) of the acoustic startle reflex is deficient in patients with schizophrenia. This deficiency is mimicked in mice by the use of the psychotomimetic drugs d-amphetamine and dizolcipine. Antipsychotic drugs such as clozapine are used to treat schizophrenic patients and are also administered to mice to prevent PPI disruption. Neurotensin (NT) produces antipsychotic-like effects when injected...
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