Dose-Dependent Effects of NECA on Open-Field Locomotor Activity of Mice in the
Presence of a Central Stimulant (Nikodijevic et
al., 1993b; Shi et al., 1994).
A. Caffeine (5 mg/kg). B. Amphetamine (1
mg/kg). C. Cocaine (20 mg/kg}. D. Scopolamine
(1 mg/kg}. Male NIH Swiss strain mice were injected intrapcritoneally with a
central stimulant (caffeine, amphetamine, cocaine, scopolamine) and varying
doses of the adenosine analog NECA and open-field locomotor activity was
measured for a 30 minute period. Caffeine ingestion (100 mg/kg/day) was for 4
days, followed by 2-4 hr withdrawal for caffeine clearance.