Effects of branched-chain fatty acids on GABA-degradation and behavior: further evidence for a role of GABA in quasi-morphine abstinence behavior.

J W van der Laan, A W Jacobs, J Bruinvels

文献索引：Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav. 13(6) , 843-9, (1980)

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摘要

An increase in GABA-ergic activity has been implicated in the initiation of quasi-morphine abstinence behavior by di-n-propylacetate (DPA). Two structural analogues of DPA, namely, the branched-chain-fatty acid 2-methyl, 2-ethylcaproic acid and 2,2-dimethylvaleric acid have now been used to study this relationship between behavioral and biochemical effects. A correlation appeared to exist between the K1 of these compounds for succinic semi-aldehyde dehydrogenase, the second enzyme in the degradation of GABA, and the doses exerting a maximum effect on behavior. On the other hand concurrent inhibition of GABA-transaminase seemed to suppress the behavioral effects of the fatty acids. This apparent paradox can possibly be explained by supposing a different action of the fatty acids in distinct compartments of the brain, suggesting an important role for increased GABA-ergic activity in the neuronal compartment in the initiation of the quasi-morphine abstinence behavior.