Abstract
The effects of toluene exposure on the biogenic amine concentrations in the central nervous system were investigated in the rat. Toluene was administered via inhalation to groups of rats at concentrations of 0, 100, 300, or 1000 ppm. After an 8-h continuous exposure, animals were sacrificed and whole brain concentrations of dopamine (DA), norepinephrine (NE), and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) were determined. The data indicated a significant increase in whole brain concentrations of DA following the 100-ppm exposure. A regional analysis of DA, NE, and 5-HT concentrations in rats exposed to 1000 ppm of toluene for 8-h indicated a significant increase in DA concentration in the striatum. A significant increase in NE concentrations was detected in the medulla and midbrain while 5-HT concentrations were significantly increased in the cerebellum, medulla, and striatum. These results indicate that toluene action results in elevated concentrations of behaviorally significant neurotransmitters.
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