Intrahypothalamic injection of cannabidiol increases the extracellular levels of adenosine in nucleus accumbens in rats

Stephanie Mijangos-Moreno, Alwin Poot-Aké, Gloria Arankowsky-Sandoval, Eric Murillo-Rodríguez

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Abstract

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a constituent of Cannabis sativa that promotes wakefulness as well as enhances endogenous levels of wake-related neurotransmitters, including dopamine. However, at this date, the effects of CBD on the sleep-inducing molecules, such as adenosine (AD), are unknown. Here, we report that intrahypothalamic injection of CBD (10. μg/1. μL) increases the extracellular levels of AD collected from nucleus accumbens. Furthermore, the pharmacodynamic of this drug shows that effects on the contents of AD last 2. h post-injection. These preliminary findings suggest that CBD promotes the endogenous accumulation of AD.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)60-63
Number of pages4
JournalNeuroscience Research
Volume84
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2014

Keywords

  • Adenosine
  • HPLC
  • Hypothalamus
  • Microdialysis
  • Wakefulness

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