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Effects of fluprazine hydrochloride on conspecific odor preferences in rats.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3737723     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The effect of Fluprazine Hydrochloride (DU 27716) on preference for conspecific male, estrous female and food odors was examined in male rats utilizing a two-compartment choice apparatus. Treatment with 8.0 mg/kg Fluprazine enhanced the preference of males for male odors but had no effect on preference for either estrous female or food odors. The drug-induced enhancement of male odor preference is consistent with the suggestion that Fluprazine interferes in some way with the processing of olfactory stimuli which normally precede offensive attack. The failure of the drug to alter the preference of males for estrous female odors suggests that the increased sniffing of estrous females noted during social testing may be secondary to other sources of conspecific stimulation or may reflect a highly transitory effect on olfactory processes. These results suggest that the suppressive effects of Fluprazine on intermale aggression and copulation are mediated by somewhat distinct mechanisms.
Authors:
E D Kemble; L A Schultz; A E Thornton
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Physiology & behavior     Volume:  37     ISSN:  0031-9384     ISO Abbreviation:  Physiol. Behav.     Publication Date:  1986  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-09-17     Completed Date:  1986-09-17     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0151504     Medline TA:  Physiol Behav     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  53-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Arousal / drug effects*
Male
Piperazines / pharmacology*
Psychotropic Drugs / pharmacology*
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Sexual Behavior, Animal / drug effects
Smell / drug effects*
Social Behavior*
Social Environment*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Piperazines; 0/Psychotropic Drugs; 76716-60-4/fluprazine

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