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Involvement of 5HT1A receptors in the anxiolytic-like effects of cannabidiol injected into the dorsolateral periaqueductal gray of rats

Campos, Alline Cristina, Guimarães, Francisco Silveira·2008·Psychopharmacology

Abstract

Rationale Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotomimetic constituent of Cannabis sativa plant that induces anxiolytic effects. However, the brain sites and mechanisms of these effects remain poorly understood. The dorsolateral periaqueductal gray (dlPAG) is a midbrain structure related to anxiety that contains receptors proposed to interact with CBD such as 5HT1A. In addition, since CBD has been shown to inhibit anandamide metabolism, CB1 receptors could also be involved in the effects of this cannabinoid.Objectives To investigate if the dlPAG could be a possible site of the anxiolytic effects induced by CBD and if these effects depend on CB1 or 5HT1A receptors.Materials and methods Male Wistar rats with cannulae aimed at the dlPAG were tested in the elevated plus maze (EPM) and the Vogel conflict test (VCT).Results CBD injected into the dlPAG produced anxiolytic-like effects in the EPM with a bell-shaped dose-response curve. The anxiolytic effect of CBD was confirmed in the VCT. These effects were prevented by WAY100635, a 5HT1A receptor antagonist, but not by AM251, an antagonist of CB1 receptors.Conclusion These results suggest the CBD interacts with 5HT1A receptors to produce anxiolytic effects in the dlPAG.

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Authors
Campos, A. C., & Guimarães, F. S.
Affiliations
Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Corresponding author
Guimarães, Francisco Silveira
Venue
Psychopharmacology
Published
2008-05-01
Volume
199
Issue
2
Pages
223-230
ISSN
  • 0033-3158 (ISSN-L)
  • 1432-2072
OpenAlex
W1987998857
Cited by
364
References
47
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FWCI
10.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychopharmacology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
  • Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Keywords
cannabidiol, 5-HT1A receptor, anxiolytic effects, dorsolateral periaqueductal gray, CB1 receptor, anxiety, WAY-100635, AM251, elevated plus maze, Vogel conflict test
MeSH terms
Animals, Cannabidiol, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Male, Microinjections, Periaqueductal Gray, Piperazines, Piperidines, Pyrazoles, Pyridines, Serotonin Antagonists, Anti-Anxiety Agents, Rats, Wistar, Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1, Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1A, Rats

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