The role of adenosine A2a receptors in regulating GABAergic synaptic transmission in striatal medium spiny neurons

Mori, A; Shindou, T; Ichimura, M; Nonaka, H; Kase, H

HERO ID

7669608

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1996

Language

English

PMID

8551344

HERO ID 7669608
In Press No
Year 1996
Title The role of adenosine A2a receptors in regulating GABAergic synaptic transmission in striatal medium spiny neurons
Authors Mori, A; Shindou, T; Ichimura, M; Nonaka, H; Kase, H
Journal Journal of Neuroscience
Volume 16
Issue 2
Page Numbers 605-611
Abstract We demonstrated an adenosine A2a receptor-mediated disinhibition of medium spiny projection neurons using intracellular recording and the whole-cell patch-clamp recording applied to these cells, visually identified in thin rat striatal slices. The A2a receptor agonist 2-[p-(2-carboxyethyl) phenylethylamino]-5'-N- ethylcarboxamido adenosine (CGS-21680; 0.3-10 microM) suppressed GABAergic synaptic transmission onto these cells in a manner inhibited by the A2a receptor-selective antagonist (E)-8-(3,4-dimethoxystyryl)-1,3-dipropyl-7-methylxanthine (0.1-1.0 microM). The A1 receptor antagonists had no effect on the CGS-21680-induced suppression. Analysis of spontaneous miniature inhibitory synaptic currents indicated that suppression of intrastriatal GABAergic synaptic transmission was attributable to presynaptic, but not postsynaptic, A2a receptors. Therefore, the A2a receptor may regulate striatal output activity by relieving GABA-mediated inhibition of the medium spiny projection neurons, which explains the ability of purinergic agents to affect motor control.
Doi 10.1523/jneurosci.16-02-00605.1996
Pmid 8551344
Wosid WOS:A1996TP51900018
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Language Text English
Keyword adenosine; adenosine receptor; GABA; striatum; CGS-21680; KF17837; IPSP; IPSC; cAMP