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Circling behavior induced by phencyclidine in mice and its inhibition by naloxone

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Phencyclidine (PCP), when given to mice, induces general hyperactivity and rapid circling, similar to that caused by morphine. These effects are partially antagonized by naloxone.

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Acknowledgment. We are grateful to Professor A. Kalir for the donation of PCP. Correspondence and reprint requests should be addressed to A. M. Korczyn.

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Eshel, Y., Korczyn, A.M. Circling behavior induced by phencyclidine in mice and its inhibition by naloxone. Experientia 41, 73–74 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02005882

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Key words

  • Mice
  • circling behavior
  • phencyclidine
  • naloxone
  • hyperactivity