Brain Res Bull. 1992 Aug;29(2):141-5.

Serotonergic neurons in the brainstem modulate animal hypnosis.

Hisamitsu T, Fujishita M, Asamoto S, Nakamura A, Takeshige C.

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Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan.

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We previously found that the center of animal hypnosis production in the rabbit is located around the locus ceruleus and brachium conjunctivum (LC-BC) of the brainstem. The involvement of serotonergic neurons in this area of animal hypnosis was investigated by microinjection of serotonin into these regions. The duration of animal hypnosis (DAH) induced by inversion was diminished to about 65% of the controls by serotonin microinjection into the LC-BC and microinjection of methysergide prolonged the DAH to 3.2 times that of the controls. Flexor muscle contraction (CFM) of the upper extremities induced by electrical stimulation of the motor cortex was enhanced by serotonin. In normal rabbits, hard pressure on the ear base or the lumbar paravertebral area reduced CFM and this effect was partially antagonized by serotonin microinjected into the LC-BC. The results suggest that serotonergic neurons in the LC-BC modulate animal hypnosis.

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