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Abstract Title:

has anti-inflammation and neurogenesis functions through nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury rats.

Abstract Source:

Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2018 Nov ;21(11):1174-1178. PMID: 30483392

Abstract Author(s):

Cheng-Hang Ko, Chun-Ping Huang, Yi-Wen Lin, Ching-Liang Hsieh

Article Affiliation:

Cheng-Hang Ko

Abstract:

Objectives: (PF) has anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and neuroprotection pharmacological effects against ischemic injury. The aim of the present study was to investigate the neuroprotection mechanisms of PF in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury rats.

Materials and Methods: We established an animal model of cerebral infarct by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 15 min, followed by reperfusion, and PF was administered 24 hr later (20 mg/kg, intraperitoneally for 6 days) after reperfusion.

Results: Treatment with PF reduced the neurological deficit score, improved motor function, decreased cell counts of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR)α4β2 immunoreactive cells, and increased cell counts of nAChR α7. Furthermore, PF administration suppressed neuronal apoptosis and promoted neurogenesis.

Conclusion: PF rescued neurological deficit and underlying mechanisms were inhibition of neurological apoptosis and inflammation by nAChRs.

Study Type : Animal Study

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