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  • Title: Increased wakefulness, motor activity and decreased theta activity after blockade of the 5-HT2B receptor by the subtype-selective antagonist SB-215505.
    Author: Kantor S, Jakus R, Balogh B, Benko A, Bagdy G.
    Journal: Br J Pharmacol; 2004 Aug; 142(8):1332-42. PubMed ID: 15265808.
    Abstract:
    Serotonin-2 receptor antagonists, like ritanserin, greatly enhance deep slow wave sleep (SWS-2) and low-frequency EEG power in humans and rodents. 5-HT(2A) and 5-HT(2C) receptors may be involved in these effects, but the role of the 5-HT(2B) receptor is still unclear. To investigate the role of the 5-HT(2B) receptor in regulation of the sleep-wake cycle, the subtype-selective antagonist SB-215505 (0.1, 0.3 and 1.0 mg kg(-1) i.p.) was administered to Sprague-Dawley rats at light onset (beginning of passive phase). EEG, EMG and motor activity were recorded during the subsequent 8 h. SB-215505 dose-dependently increased wakefulness (W) at the expense of the intermediate stage of sleep, paradoxical sleep (PS) and SWS-2 in the first hour. Parallel to increased W, significantly increased motor activity was found. Spectral analysis of the EEG in W showed a dose-dependent decrease in power density in the 3-8 Hz frequency range (maximum effect at 6 Hz). In light slow wave sleep and SWS-2, the drug reduced low-frequency (<8 Hz) EEG power, suggesting decreased sleep intensity after SB-215505 treatment. In PS, the drug dose-dependently decreased EEG power solely in the theta (6-9 Hz) band, primarily affecting the peak power value (7 Hz). The well-known SWS-2 enhancing effect of 5-HT(2) receptor antagonists is mediated by 5-HT(2A) and/or 5-HT(2C) receptors. In contrast, blockade of 5-HT(2B) receptors increases motor activity and W along with decreased theta activity during W and PS. Activation of 5-HT(2B) receptors may contribute to initiation of sleep and to theta generation during W and PS under physiological conditions.
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