Abstract
A study of the possible molecular mechanisms of action by which the isomers and metabolites of fenfluramine increase serotonin transmission, leading to anorectic activity, is presented. The actual brain levels of fenfluramine and norfenfluramine isomers after administration of equi-anorectic doses to rats are compared with their potencies in affecting serotonergic mechanisms in vitro. Isomers and metabolites of fenfluramine can have the same pharmacological action by influencing serotonin uptake, release and binding in a quantitatively different manner.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-114 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Psychopharmacology |
Volume | 85 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1985 |
Keywords
- 5HT binding sites
- 5HT binding sites
- Anorectic effect
- Fenfluramine
- Serotonin release
- Serotonin uptake
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology