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Dopamine D1 receptor mechanisms in the cognitive performance of young adult and aged monkeys

Arnsten, A. F. T., Cai, J. X., Murphy, B. L., Goldman-Rakic, P. S.·1994·Psychopharmacology

Abstract

Dopamine (DA) D1 receptor compounds were examined in monkeys for effects on the working memory functions of the prefrontal cortex and on the fine motor abilities of the primary motor cortex. The D1 antagonist, SCH23390, the partial D1 agonist, SKF38393, and the full D1 agonist, dihydrexidine, were characterized in young control monkeys, and in aged monkeys with naturally occurring catecholamine depletion. In addition, SKF38393 was tested in young monkeys experimentally depleted of catecholamines with chronic reserpine treatment. Injections of SCH23390 significantly impaired the memory performance of young control monkeys, but did not impair aged monkeys with presumed catecholamine depletion. Conversely, the partial agonist, SKF38393, improved the depleted monkeys (aged or reserpine-treated) but did not improve young control animals. The full agonist, dihydrexidine, did improve memory performance in young control monkeys as well as in a subset of aged monkeys. Consistent with D1 receptor mechanisms, agonist-induced improvements were blocked by SCH23390. Drug effects on memory performance occurred independently of effects on fine motor performance. These results underscore the importance of DA D1 mechanisms in cognitive function, and provide functional evidence of DA system degeneration in aged monkeys. Finally, high doses of D1 agonists impaired memory performance in aged monkeys, suggesting that excessive D1 stimulation may be deleterious to cognitive function.

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Authors
Arnsten, A. F. T., Cai, J. X., Murphy, B. L., & Goldman-Rakic, P. S.
Affiliations
  • Yale University (US)
  • Kunming Institute of Zoology (CN)
Venue
Psychopharmacology
Published
1994-10
Volume
116
Issue
2
Pages
143-151
ISSN
  • 0033-3158 (ISSN-L)
  • 1432-2072
OpenAlex
W2061833498
Cited by
566
References
30
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FWCI
4.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychopharmacology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institute on Aging (AG06036)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (MH 44866, P50MH044866)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
Keywords
dopamine D1 receptor, working memory, prefrontal cortex, primary motor cortex, fine motor performance, aging, catecholamine depletion, reserpine, SCH 23390, SKF 38393, dihydrexidine, cognitive function
MeSH terms
Aging, Animals, Behavior, Animal, Benzazepines, Cognition, Female, Macaca mulatta, Phenanthridines, Psychomotor Performance, Reserpine, 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydro-7,8-dihydroxy-1-phenyl-1H-3-benzazepine, Prefrontal Cortex, Receptors, Dopamine D1

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