Pharmacological approach to functional reorganization: the role of norepinephrine.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Pharmacological studies in laboratory animals show that systemically administered drugs that modulate the levels of specific central neurotransmitters can influence post brain injury behavioral recovery. Several lines of evidence support an important role of central norepinephrine. Selective lesions of central noradrenergic pathways impair recovery after a subsequent injury to the cerebral cortex. Drugs that deplete central norepinephrine, block alpha 1-adrenergic receptors, or decrease norepinephrine release (alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonists) impede recovery whereas drugs that increase norepinephrine release (alpha 2-adrenergic receptor antagonists) or sympathomimetics (amphetamine) facilitate recovery. These studies also provide insights into the potential neurobiological processes underlying these drug effects.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Goldstein, LB
Published Date
- 1999
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 155 / 9
Start / End Page
- 731 - 736
PubMed ID
- 10528358
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0035-3787
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- France