Abstract

The ability of nomifensine to protect the dopaminergic cells of the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental areas against 6-hydroxydopamine-induced destruction was evaluated. Nomifensine at high doses (20 mg/kg, i.p.) protected the cells from the effects of low amounts of 6-hydroxydopamine (2 μg) injected intracerebrally. This protective effect was markedly decreased with an increased amount of 6-hydroxydopamine (8 μg), or by lower doses of nomifensine (6.7 mg/kg). These doses of nomifensine are higher than those required to protect dopaminergic nerve terminals.

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