The Role of Muscarinic Receptors in the Aetiology and treatment of Schizophrenia
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| 演者 | Prof. Brian Dean（The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health） |
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| 会場 | 東京都医学総合研究所 2BC会議室 |
| 日時 | 平成27年4月23日（木）16：00 |
| 世話人 | 池田 和隆 参事研究員（依存性薬物プロジェクト） |
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講演要旨
A considerable body of data supports a role for the central cholinergic system in the aetiology of schizophrenia. There have been breakthroughs in gaining structural data on muscarinic receptors, understanding their role in CNS function and in synthesising drugs that can specifically target each of the 5 muscarinic receptors. This means it is opportune to consider the role of specific muscarinic receptors in the pathophysiology and treatment of schizophrenia. This presentation will mainly focus on data suggesting changes in levels of muscarinic M1 and M4 receptors implicate these receptors in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Data will also be presented that will show the mechanisms involved in reducing levels of muscarinic M1 receptor in the cortex of people with schizophrenia. Developments in understanding the roles of muscarinic M1 and M4 receptors in CNS function and how these predict mechanisms by which these receptors could induce the symptoms prevalent in schizophrenia will be discussed. Finally, there will be comments on the potential advantages and problems in targeting muscarinic M1 and M4 receptors to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia.
