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Responsiveness of 5-HT1A and 5-HT₂ receptors in the rat orbitofrontal cortex after long-term serotonin reuptake inhibition

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Animal study reveals desensitization of 5-HT 1A receptors in orbitofrontal cortex, highlighting serotonin dynamics.

Desensitization of postsynaptic 5-HT 1A receptors occurs after chronic SSRI treatment, affecting serotonin signaling.
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Electrophysiological techniques assessed neuronal responsiveness to serotonin agonists in vivo in male Sprague–Dawley rats.
These findings suggest alterations in serotonin receptor dynamics that may impact OCD treatment strategies.

Mansari et al. (2005) studied this question.

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