Abstract

The sites and mechanisms of cocaine induced cardiorespiratory failure are unknown. Both cocaine and pro-cocaine produce apneusis at the caudal ventrolateral medulla (CVLM). Pre-treatment of the CVLM with the anti- cholinesterase physostigmine (PHYS) inhibits cocaine-induced apneusis (CIA).
The aims of this application are to evaluate the effects of PHYS pre-treatment on pro-cocaine induced apneusis. To elucidate the mechanism of action of PHYS and to study excitatory amino acid (EAA) implications in CIA. Acetylcholinesterase hydrolysis of neuropeptides and apneusis after EAA blockade suggest involvement of substance P, opiates and EAA in CIA. Studies will be performed on the cholinomimetic property of PHYS by pre- treatment of the CVLM with PHYS + atropine and/or PHYS + hexamethonium prior to cocaine. Substance P, opiates, and agonists/antagonists of EAA receptors will also be evaluated for their ability to inhibit CIA. Experiments will be carried out in urethane anesthetized (2.0g/kg) cats. Drugs will be applied topically to the CVLM using small filter paper pledgets (5-ul). Tidal volume (VT), respiratory frequency (f), minute ventilation (VE), heart rate, systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures will be monitored. Statistical significance of differences, with and without pre-treatments, will be determined by ANOVA. Results will provide new knowledge about PHYS counter-action of CIA and EAA mechanisms in cocaine-induced cardiorespiratory failure.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Minority Biomedical Research Support - MBRS (S06)
Project #
5S06GM008016-29
Application #
6219043
Study Section
Project Start
1999-08-01
Project End
2000-07-31
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
29
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Howard University
Department
Type
DUNS #
056282296
City
Washington
State
DC
Country
United States
Zip Code
20059

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