| Literature DB >> 1712084 |
V L Kozlovskii1, O G Kenunen, I V Prakh'e.
Abstract
Quinolinic acid, an endogenous neurotoxin, was introduced into the cerebral ventricles of a rat in doses of 0.5 microgram and 30 micrograms. The influence of the substance on the reproduction of a passive avoidance conditioned reflex (CR) was evaluated. It was found that a small dose of the preparation decreases extinction, while a large dose disrupts the reproduction of a passive avoidance CR. The disruption of the reproduction of the skill was also observed after bilateral electrolytic destruction of the dorsal hippocampus. Quinolinic degeneration of this structure exerted a substantial influence on the reproduction of a passive avoidance CR.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1712084 DOI: 10.1007/bf01184233
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurosci Behav Physiol ISSN: 0097-0549