Diurnal rhythm of the in vivo release of enkephalin from the globus pallidus of the rat
Abstract
The in vivo spontaneous release of enkephalin in the globus pallidus of the rat increases from noon to evening by 100%; during this period the local release of exogenous gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) decreases by 60%. These diurnal rhythms are more marked in the K+-stimulated release: enkephalin-induced output increases 6-fold while GABA decreases 10-fold during the afternoon and evening hours. Since pallidal enkephalin and GABA are involved in the control of locomotor activity we suggest that these rhythms may be linked to the circadian changes of activity in the rat.
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