A 5-HT(1B) receptor agonist inhibits light-induced suppression of pineal melatonin production

Michael A. Rea; Gary E. Pickard

doi:10.1016/S0006-8993(99)02462-2

A 5-HT(1B) receptor agonist inhibits light-induced suppression of pineal melatonin production

Michael A. Rea, Gary E. Pickard

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Serotonin (5-HT) modulates the phase adjusting effects of light on the mammalian circadian clock through the activation of presynaptic 5-HT(1B) receptors located on retinal terminals in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). The current study was conducted to determine whether activation of 5-HT(1B) receptors also alters photic regulation of nocturnal pineal melatonin production. Systemic administration of the 5-HT(1B) receptor agonist TFMPP attenuated the inhibitory effect of light on pineal melatonin synthesis in a dose-related manner with an apparent ED₅₀ value of 0.9 mg/kg. The effect of TFMPP on light-induced melatonin suppression was blocked by the 5-HT₁ receptor antagonist, methiothepin, but not by the 5-HT(1A) antagonist, WAY 100,635, consistent with the involvement of 5-HT(1B) receptors. The results are consistent with the interpretation that activation of presynaptic 5-HT(1B) receptors on retinal terminals in the SCN attenuates the effect of light on pineal melatonin production, as well as on circadian phase. Copyright (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	424-428
Number of pages	5
Journal	Brain Research
Volume	858
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-8993(99)02462-2
State	Published - Mar 10 2000
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

5-HT(1B) receptor
Circadian rhythm
Melatonin
Pineal
Retinohypothalamic tract
Suprachiasmatic nucleus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Neuroscience
Molecular Biology
Clinical Neurology
Developmental Biology

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