[Stimulation of the immune response during blockade of serotonin receptors by cyproheptadine]

Biull Eksp Biol Med. 1987 Apr;103(4):440-2.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The role of serotonin receptors in the inhibitory effect of serotoninergic system on immunogenesis was studied using cyproheptadine, a specific blocker of 5-HT2 receptors. It was shown that cyproheptadine administration to CBA mice stimulated the immune response, which was dopamine-dependent and was realized via thymus. With the pituitary stalk destruction, the stimulatory effect of cyproheptadine was not observed, which suggests the participation of 5-HT2 brain receptors in immunogenesis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic*
  • Animals
  • Cyproheptadine / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Cyproheptadine / pharmacology*
  • Haloperidol / pharmacology
  • Immunization
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred CBA
  • Receptors, Serotonin / drug effects*
  • Rosette Formation
  • Serotonin / immunology*
  • Thymectomy

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Receptors, Serotonin
  • Cyproheptadine
  • Serotonin
  • Haloperidol