TABLE 1

Effects of GS39783, baclofen, and chlordiazepoxide on motor performance in the rotarod and traction test Effects of GS39783 (0, 1, 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg p.o.), l-baclofen (2.5–5 mg/kg), and chlordiazepoxide (10 mg/kg p.o.) on rotarod endurance traction and core body temperature in mice. Values represent mean and S.E.M. n = 10 per treatment group.


Drug

Rotarod Endurance

Traction Test
s % Successful
Vehicle 300 + 0 100 + 0
GS39763
   0.1 mg/kg 300 + 0
   1 mg/kg 300 + 0 100 + 0
   10 mg/kg 300 + 0 100 + 0
   50 mg/kg 300 + 0 100 + 0
   100 mg/kg 300 + 0 100 + 0
   200 mg/kg 231 + 37 100 + 0
Baclofen
   2.5 mg/kg 214 + 38 50*
   5 mg/kg 171 + 43* 30**
Chlordiazepoxide
   5 mg/kg 208 + 34 100 + 0
   10 mg/kg
236 + 33
100 + 0
  • * p < 0.05

  • ** p < 0.01 vs. vehicle-treated mice