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Regulation of Hippocampal 5-HT Release by P2X7 Receptors in Response to Optogenetic Stimulation of Median Raphe Terminals of Mice

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Gölöncsér, Flóra, Baranyi, Mária, Balázsfi, Diána, Demeter, Kornél, Haller, József, Freund, Tamás F. F., Zelena, Dóra, Sperlágh, Beáta·2017·Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience

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Serotonergic and glutamatergic neurons of median raphe region (MRR) play a pivotal role in the modulation of affective and cognitive functions. These neurons synapse both onto themselves and remote cortical areas. P2X7 receptors are ligand gated ion channels expressed by central presynaptic excitatory nerve terminals and involved in the regulation of neurotransmitter release. P2X7 receptors are implicated in various neuropsychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and depression. Here we investigated whether 5-HT release released from the hippocampal terminals of MRR is subject to modulation by P2X7 receptors. To achieve this goal, an optogenetic approach was used to selectively activate subpopulation of serotonergic terminals derived from the MRR locally, and one of its target area, the hippocampus. Optogenetic activation of neurons in the MRR with 20 Hz was correlated with freezing and enhanced locomotor activity of freely-moving mice and elevated extracellular levels of 5-HT, glutamate but not GABA in vivo. Similar optical stimulation significantly increased [3H]5-HT and [3H]glutamate release in acute MRR and hippocampal slices. We examined spatial and temporal patterns of [3H]5-HT release and the interaction between the serotonin and glutamate systems. Whilst [3H]5-HT release from MRR neurons was [Ca2+]o-dependent and sensitive to TTX, CNQX and DL-AP-5, release from hippocampal terminals was not affected by the latter drugs. Hippocampal [3H]5-HT released by electrical but not optical stimulation was subject to modulation by 5- HT1B/D receptors agonist sumatriptan (1 µM), whereas the selective 5-HT1A agonist buspirone (0.1 µM) was without effect. [3H]5-HT released by electrical and optical stimulation was decreased in mice genetically deficient in P2X7 receptors, and after perfusion with selective P2X7 receptor antagonists, JNJ-47965567 (0.1 µM), and AZ-10606120 (0.1 µM). Optical and electrical stimulation elevated the extracellular level of ATP. Our results demonstrate for the first time the modulation of 5-HT release from hippocampal MRR terminals by the endogenous activation of P2X7 receptors. P2X7 receptor mediated modulation of 5-HT release could contribute to various physiological and pathophysiological phenomena, related to hippocampal serotonergic transmission.

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  • P2X7R-mediated increase in 5-HT levels might be an important mechanism involved in behavioral adaptation to stress.

    “Based on these findings, P2X7R-mediated increase in 5-HT levels might be an important mechanism involved in behavioral adaptation to stress.”

    From P2X7 Receptor Signaling in Stress and Depression (2019) · cites this paper as [19]

  • Median raphe nuclei stimulation decreased 5-HT release in the hippocampus of P2X7R-deficient mice and after perfusion with selective antagonists (JNJ-47965567 or AZ-10606120).

    “However, a role for P2X7R in regulating 5-HT release has been confirmed in more recent studies with genetic and pharmacological approaches, where it was reported that median raphe nuclei stimulation decreased the 5-HT release in the hippocampus of genetically deficient in P2X7R mice, and after perfusion with selective antagonists (JNJ-47965567 or AZ-10606120) [19].”

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Authors
Gölöncsér, F., Baranyi, M., Balázsfi, D., Demeter, K., Haller, J., Freund, T. F. F., Zelena, D., & Sperlágh, B.
Affiliations
  • Semmelweis University (HU)
  • HUN-REN Institute of Experimental Medicine (HU)
Corresponding author
Sperlágh, Beáta
Venue
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience
Published
2017-10-12
Volume
10
Pages
325-325
ISSN
1662-5099 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2762800215
Cited by
25
References
49
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2025: 3 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 1
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1.05
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journal article
Language
en
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cc-by
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Funders
European Research Council (Grant 294313-SERRACO)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Physiology › Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Keywords
P2X7 receptor, serotonin release, hippocampus, median raphe, serotonergic neurons, glutamate release, ATP, presynaptic modulation, sumatriptan, buspirone, optogenetic stimulation, P2X7 receptor antagonists, extracellular ATP, calcium-dependent release, glutamatergic neurons, freezing behavior, locomotor activity, schizophrenia, depression, neuroinflammation

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