ISSN:
1432-2072
Keywords:
ZK 93426
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Ro 15-1788
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CGS 8216
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Benzodiazepine receptor agonists
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Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist
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Benzodiazepine receptor inverse agonist
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Rat
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Mouse
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We describe here biochemical and pharmacological effects of the β-carboline ZK 93426, a new and potent benzodiazepine (BZ) receptor antagonist. ZK 93426 was compared with Ro 15-1788 and CGS 8216, two compounds previously described as BZ receptor antagonists. Certain effects of ZK 93426, Ro 15-1788 and CGS 8216 were quite similar (e.g., 3H-FNM displacement, “GABA ratio”, “photo-shift”). In most pharmacological tests ZK 93426 and Ro 15-1788 lacked overt effects; Ro 15-1788 was a weak agonist in some paradigms, while ZK 93426 exhibited a potent proconflict effect but also a weak anticonvulsant effect. This interesting finding with ZK 93426 suggests that BZ receptor ligands may possess differential efficacy at BZ receptor subtypes. In contrast, CGS 8216 exhibited potent proconvulsant effects in several paradigms in addition to proconflict and pentylenetetrazol generalizing effects. ZK 93426, Ro 15-1788 and CGS 8216 were almost equally potent as antagonists of the effects of BZ receptor agonists, such as diazepam and lorazepam. However, ZK 93426 was the most potent inhibitor of the convulsions produced by the BZ receptor inverse agonist DMCM.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00464789
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