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New evidence for neurotransmitter influences on brain development

Levitt, Pat, Harvey, John A., Friedman, Eitan, Simansky, Kenny, Murphy, E.Hazel·1997·Trends in Neurosciences

Abstract

The early appearance of monoamine systems in the developing mammalian CNS suggests that they play a role in neural development. We review data from two model systems that provide compelling new evidence of this role. In one model system-in utero exposure to cocaine-specific and robust alterations are seen in dopamine-rich areas of the cerebral cortex, such as the anterior cingulate cortex: D1 receptor-G protein coupling is greatly reduced, the GABAergic system is altered and pyramidal dendrites undergo excessive growth. In a second model system-a transgenic mouse line in which the gene that encodes monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) is disrupted, resulting in excessively high 5-HT levels-barrels fail to form in the developing somatosensory cortex. Both models reveal the effects of very early manipulation of monoamines on forebrain development, and the long-term anomalies that persist into adulthood.

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Authors
Levitt, P., Harvey, J. A., Friedman, E., Simansky, K., & Murphy, E. H.
Affiliations
University of Pittsburgh (US)
Venue
Trends in Neurosciences
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
1997-06
Volume
20
Issue
6
Pages
269-274
ISSN
0166-2236 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2167345246
Cited by
362
References
86
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FWCI
2.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Trends in Neurosciences (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5p01da006871-04)
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (P01DA06871)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Developmental Neuroscience › Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Keywords
monoaminergic systems, brain development, dopamine, dopamine D1 receptor, G protein coupling, GABAergic system, anterior cingulate cortex, monoamine oxidase A, serotonin, somatosensory cortex, transgenic mice, forebrain development, developmental neurotoxicity
MeSH terms
Animals, Brain, Cocaine, Female, Mice, Transgenic, Pregnancy, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects, Neurotransmitter Agents, Mice

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