title: In 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-treated primates, the selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 1a agonist (R)-(+)-8-OHDPAT inhibits levodopa-induced dyskinesia but only with\ increased motor disability.
abstract: 5-Hydroxytryptamine 1a (5-HT(1a)) receptor agonists, such as sarizotan and tandospirone, are reported to reduce levodopa-induced dyskinesia in 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-treated macaques and in Parkinson's disease without worsening motor disability. However, these compounds are not specific for 5-HT(1a) receptors and also possess dopamine antagonist actions. We now report on the effects of (2R)-(+)-8-hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin [(R)-(+)-8-OHDPAT], a selective 5-HT(1a) agonist lacking dopaminergic activity, on motor disability and dyskinesia (chorea and dystonia) in levodopa-primed MPTP-treated common marmosets. Administration of (R)-(+)-8-OHDPAT (0.2, 0.6, and 2.0 mg/kg s.c), in conjunction with levodopa/carbidopa (12.5 mg/kg each p.o.) to levodopa-primed animals, dose-dependently reduced levodopa-induced chorea but did not affect dystonic movements. However, (R)-(+)-8-OHDPAT treatment also reduced locomotor activity and the reversal of motor disability. Administration of (R)-(+)-8-OHDPAT alone had no effects of motor behaviors. The effects of (R)-(+)-8-OHDPAT on levodopa-induced motor behaviors were antagonized by the 5-HT(1a) receptor antagonist N-[2-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]-N-2-pyridinylcyclohexanecarboxamide maleate (WAY-100635) (1.0 mg/kg s.c.). Administration of (R)-(+)-8-OHDPAT (0.6 mg/kg s.c.) also reduced chorea produced by the administration of the D(2)/D(3) dopamine receptor agonist pramipexole (0.06 mg/kg p.o.) to levodopa-primed MPTP-treated animals. However, again the increase in locomotor activity and reversal of motor disability produced by pramipexole were also inhibited. These data suggest that selective 5-HT(1a) agonists do not provide an effective means of suppressing levodopa-induced dyskinesia, except with worsening of parkinsonism.
authors.affiliation: Neurodegenerative Disease Research Group, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, King's College, London, United Kingdom. m.iravani@kcl.ac.uk
authors.forename: Mahmoud M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Iravani
authors.forename: Kayhan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tayarani-Binazir
authors.forename: Wing B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jenner
mesh_terms: D015632:1-Methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D017371:8-Hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000818:Animals; D052160:Benzothiazoles / Q000494:pharmacology; D002144:Callithrix; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D015259:Dopamine Agents / Q000633:toxicity*; D018491:Dopamine Agonists / Q000494:pharmacology; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D007980:Levodopa / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors* / Q000633:toxicity*; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000187:drug effects; D010879:Piperazines / Q000494:pharmacology; D000077487:Pramipexole; D011725:Pyridines / Q000494:pharmacology; D044282:Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1A / Q000187:drug effects*; D017448:Receptors, Dopamine D2 / Q000819:agonists; D012702:Serotonin Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology; D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D052160:Benzothiazoles; D015259:Dopamine Agents; D018491:Dopamine Agonists; D010879:Piperazines; D011725:Pyridines; D017448:Receptors, Dopamine D2; D012702:Serotonin Antagonists; D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists; D044282:Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1A; D007980:Levodopa; C090413:N-(2-(4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl)ethyl)-N-(2-pyridinyl)cyclohexanecarboxamide; D017371:8-Hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin; D000077487:Pramipexole; D015632:1-Methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine