Table 4

Effects of DHX and PrDHX on dopamine synthesis in reserpine-treated rats

DrugConc.Drug Alone+0.5 μM Spiperone
μM % control
Spiperone0.593.8  ± 5.0N.D.
DHX1.055.0  ± 3.84-150 44.3  ± 3.0
DHX10.017.7  ± 1.54-150 N.D.
PrDHX0.1105.3  ± 4.3N.D.
PrDHX1.053.6  ± 5.64-150 60.2  ± 5.5
PrDHX10.012.7  ± 5.84-150 N.D.

Data were pooled (n ≥ 3) and expressed as mean ± S.E.M. percentage of corresponding basal control values (16.9 pmol of14CO2/30 min/mg protein).

  • N.D., not determined.

  • 4-150P < 0.001 versus control.