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Autre Publication Scientifique European Journal of Neuroscience Année : 2002

Locomotor recovery in the chronic spinal rat: effects of long‐term treatment with a 5‐HT 2 agonist

M. Antri
D. Orsal
  • Fonction : Auteur
J-Y Barthe
  • Fonction : Auteur

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Abstract A complete transection of the spinal cord at a low thoracic level induces a paraplegic syndrome that is accompanied by a loss of spinal cord serotonin content. Former experimental data suggest that the central pattern generator for locomotion, located in the lumbar segments of the spinal cord, might be able to generate rhythmic motor outputs (similar to automatic walking under certain circumstances) involving exteroceptive stimulations and activation of serotonergic receptors. In the present study, we investigated the effects of a chronic treatment using a serotonergic agonist, delivered continuously to the sublesionned spinal cord, and its effect on motor function recovery. The data obtained from behavioural, kinematic and electromyographic measurements suggest that the chronic stimulation of 5‐HT 2 type receptors allows motor function recovery. Behavioural measurements show a clear improvement in motor performances when compared to spinal animals (confirmed by kinematic observations): alternating steps and foot placement is recovered in these animals. However, electromyographic data demonstrate that the pattern of activation of the muscles is only restored partially.

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hal-04326150 , version 1 (06-12-2023)

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M. Antri, D. Orsal, J-Y Barthe. Locomotor recovery in the chronic spinal rat: effects of long‐term treatment with a 5‐HT 2 agonist. 2002, pp.467-476. ⟨10.1046/j.1460-9568.2002.02088.x⟩. ⟨hal-04326150⟩
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