Effect of alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activation on beta-amyloid induced recognition memory impairment. Possible role of neurovascular function
Acta cir. bras.
; 30(11): 736-742, Nov. 2015. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
To evaluate the effects of PHA-543613 (7-nAChR agonist) and galantamine (acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI)) on recognition memory and neurovascular coupling (NVC) response in beta-amyloid (A) 25-35-treated mice. METHODS:
PHA-543613 (1 mg/kg, i.p.), and galantamine (3 mg/kg, s.c.), effects were tested in A25-35 mice model of AD. 7-nAChR antagonist, methyllycaconitine (MLA) (1 mg/kg, i.p.), was used for evaluation of receptor blockade effects. Recognition memory in animals was assessed by the novel object recognition (NOR) task. NVC response was analyzed by laser-doppler flow meter in barrel cortex by whisker stimulation method.RESULTS:
Both, PHA-543613 and galantamine improve recognition memory in A-treated animals. However, the advantageous effects of PHA-543613 were significantly higher than galantamine. Also, pretreatment with MLA reversed both galantamine and PHA-543613 effects on NOR. Impaired NVC response in AD animals was improved by PHA-543613 and galantamine. However, MLA pretreatment disrupts this function.CONCLUSION:
Activation of 7-nAChR improved recognition memory possible through enhancement of neurovascular response in Alzheimer's disease in animals.(AU)Palavras-chave
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Peptídeos beta-Amiloides
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Receptores Nicotínicos
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Memória
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Animals
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En
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Acta cir. bras.
Ano de publicação:
2015
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