Anxiolytic effect of methylene blue microinjected into the dorsal periaqueductal gray matter
The dorsal periaqueductal gray (DPAG) has been implicated in the behavioral and autonomic expression of defensive reactions. Several results suggest that, along with GABA, glutamate and serotonin, nitric oxide (NO) may play a role in defense reactions ...
R.W. de-Oliveira, F.S. Guimarães
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Prior test experience produces changes of t-patterns spatial distribution in the elevated plus maze test [PDF]
Aim of present research was to investigate in male Wistar rats whether a prior elevated plus maze experience modifies the temporal structure of the behavioral response following a retest applied after 24h.
Arabo, A +7 more
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Study of sedative, preanaesthetic and anxiolytic effects of herbal extract of Lavandula stoechas in comparison with diazepam in rat [PDF]
Lavandula stoechas grows naturally in most parts of the world specifically south France, the Mediterranean region and Torento. The plant has various pharmacological properties including analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, hypnotic, sedative and
A Rezaie, B Jafari, M Jalilzadeh
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Effect of apparatus characteristics on anxiety-like behavior in young adult and old mice of both sexes assessed by the elevated plus maze assay. [PDF]
Gaspar L +3 more
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Memory-impairing effects of local anesthetics in an elevated plus-maze test in mice
Post-training intracerebroventricular administration of procaine (20 µg/µl) and dimethocaine (10 or 20 µg/µl), local anesthetics of the ester class, prolonged the latency (s) in the retention test of male and female 3-month-old Swiss albino mice (25-35 g
S.L. Blatt, R.N. Takahashi
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Evaluation of anxiolytic potential of Linum usitatissimum oil in wistar rats
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the anxiolytic potential of the Linum usitatissimum (Flax seed) oil (5ml and 2.5ml/kg) in wistar rats by using Elevated plus maze (EPM) model and 5ml and 10 ml/kg in Lithium induced head twitches model ...
Trilochan Satapathy +3 more
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Exploratory behavior alteration as an epileptic comorbidity in elevated plus maze test [PDF]
Introduction: Epileptic seizure consists of preictal, ictal and postictal period. Postictal period is characterized by a variety of psychiatric phenomenon of which the most frequent ones are anxiety and depressive disorder.
Ademović Anida +6 more
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Background: Due to sedation, anticonvulsant and anti-pain effects, Nardostachys jatamansi has had a special place in traditional medicine of China, India and Iran.
A Rezaie +4 more
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The effect of cannabinoid receptor agonist WIN 55,212-2 on anxiety-like behavior and locomotion in a genetic model of absence seizures in the elevated plus-maze. [PDF]
Cassar D +4 more
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Commentary: Comment on the Effect of Endocannabinoid System on Rat Behavior
I read the recently published article in Vol 6 (3) of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience entitled “Study the Effect of Endocannabinoid System on Rat Behavior in Elevated Plus- Maze” by Komaki et al. (2015).
Ali Roohbakhsh
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