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Dopaminergic neurotransmission in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) plays an important role in regulating cognitive processes and emotional status. The dopamine D4 receptor, which is highly enriched in the PFC, is one of the principal targets of antipsychotic drugs. To understand the cellular mechanisms and functional implications of D4 receptors, we examined the impact of D4receptors in PFC pyramidal neurons on GABAergic inhibition, a key element in the regulation of “working memory.” Application of the D4 agonistN-(methyl)-4-(2-cyanophenyl)piperazinyl-3-methylbenzamide maleate caused a reversible decrease in postsynaptic GABAA receptor currents; this effect was blocked by the D4 antagonist 3-[(4-[4-chlorophenyl]piperazine-1-yl)methyl]-[1H]-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine but not by the D2 antagonist sulpiride, suggesting mediation by D4 receptors. Application of PD168077 also reduced the GABAA receptor-mediated miniature IPSC amplitude in PFC pyramidal neurons recorded from slices. The D4 modulation of GABAA receptor currents was blocked by protein kinase A (PKA) activation and occluded by PKA inhibition. Inhibiting the catalytic activity of protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) also eliminated the effect of PD168077 on GABAAcurrents. Furthermore, disrupting the association of the PKA/PP1 complex with its scaffold protein Yotiao significantly attenuated the D4 modulation of GABAA currents, suggesting that Yotiao-mediated targeting of PKA/PP1 to the vicinity of GABAA receptors is required for the dopaminergic signaling. Together, our results show that activation of D4 receptors in PFC pyramidal neurons inhibits GABAA channel functions by regulating the PKA/PP1 signaling complex, which could underlie the D4 modulation of PFC neuronal activity and the actions of antipsychotic drugs.

Dopamine D4Receptors Modulate GABAergic Signaling in Pyramidal Neurons of Prefrontal Cortex

Dopamine D₄Receptors Modulate GABAergic Signaling in Pyramidal Neurons of Prefrontal Cortex