Balanced Activation of Striatal Output Pathways by Faster Off-Rate PDE10A Inhibitors Elicits Not Only Antipsychotic-Like Effects But Also Procognitive Effects in Rodents

Abstract

Differential pharmacological profiles among those drugs could be attributable to activation balance of D1- and D2-MSNs. The "balanced activation" of MSNs by faster off-rate phosphodiesterase 10A inhibitors may be favorable to treat schizophrenia.