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| Macêdo,D.S.; Araújo,D.P.; Sampaio,L.R.L.; Vasconcelos,S.M.M.; Sales,P.M.G.; Sousa,F.C.F.; Hallak,J.E.; Crippa,J.A.; Carvalho,A.F.. |
| Prenatal immune challenge (PIC) in pregnant rodents produces offspring with abnormalities in behavior, histology, and gene expression that are reminiscent of schizophrenia and autism. Based on this, the goal of this article was to review the main contributions of PIC models, especially the one using the viral-mimetic particle polyriboinosinic-polyribocytidylic acid (poly-I:C), to the understanding of the etiology, biological basis and treatment of schizophrenia. This systematic review consisted of a search of available web databases (PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, PsycINFO, and ISI Web of Knowledge) for original studies published in the last 10 years (May 2001 to October 2011) concerning animal models of PIC, focusing on those using poly-I:C. The results showed... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Schizophrenia; Animal models; Neurodevelopment; Prenatal immune activation; Poly-I:C. |
| Ano: 2012 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2012000300001 |
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| Citó,M.C.O.; Silva,M.I.G.; Santos,L.K.X.; Fernandes,M.L.; Melo,F.H.C.; Aguiar,J.A.C.; Lopes,I.S.; Sousa,P.B.; Vasconcelos,S.M.M.; Macêdo,D.S.; Sousa,F.C.F.. |
| Hoodia gordonii is a plant species used traditionally in southern Africa to suppress appetite. Recently, it has been associated with a significant increase in blood pressure and pulse rate in women, suggesting sympathomimetic activity. The present study investigated the possible antidepressant-like effects of acute and repeated (15 days) administration of H. gordonii extract (25 and 50 mg/kg, po) to mice exposed to a forced swimming test (FST). Neurochemical analysis of brain monoamines was also carried out to determine the involvement of the monoaminergic system on these effects. Acute administration of H. gordonii decreased the immobility of mice in the FST without accompanying changes in general activity in the open-field test during acute treatment,... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Hoodia gordonii; Antidepressant action; Monoaminergic system; Forced swimming test. |
| Ano: 2015 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2015000100057 |
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| Lima,E.B.C.; Sousa,C.N.S.; Meneses,L.N.; Ximenes,N.C.; Santos Júnior,M.A.; Vasconcelos,G.S.; Lima,N.B.C.; Patrocínio,M.C.A.; Macedo,D.; Vasconcelos,S.M.M.. |
| Cocos nucifera (L.) (Arecaceae) is commonly called the “coconut tree” and is the most naturally widespread fruit plant on Earth. Throughout history, humans have used medicinal plants therapeutically, and minerals, plants, and animals have traditionally been the main sources of drugs. The constituents of C. nucifera have some biological effects, such as antihelminthic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antitumor activities. Our objective in the present study was to review the phytochemical profile, pharmacological activities, and toxicology of C. nucifera to guide future preclinical and clinical studies using this plant. This systematic review consisted of searches performed using scientific databases such as... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Cocos nucifera (L.); Ethnopharmacology; Pharmacological properties; Biological activity; Review. |
| Ano: 2015 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2015001100953 |
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| Vasconcelos,S.M.M.; Macêdo,D.S.; Lima,L.O.; Sousa,F.C.F.; Fonteles,M.M.F.; Viana,G.S.B.. |
| We studied the effects of ethanol on the levels of norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin (5-HT) and their metabolites as well as on D1- and D2-like receptors in the rat striatum. Ethanol (2 or 4 g/kg, po) was administered daily by gavage to male Wistar rats and on the 7th day, 30 min or 48 h after drug administration, the striatum was dissected for biochemical assays. Monoamine and metabolite concentrations were measured by HPLC and D1- and D2-like receptor densities were determined by binding assays. Scatchard analyses showed decreases of 30 and 43%, respectively, in D1- and D2-like receptor densities and no change in dissociation constants (Kd) 48 h after the withdrawal of the dose of 4 g/kg. Ethanol, 2 g/kg, was effective only on the density of D2-like... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Rat striatum; Dopamine; Serotonin; Alcohol ingestion; Noradrenaline; D1 and D2 receptor density; Kd. |
| Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2003000400013 |
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| Vasconcelos,S.M.M.; Cavalcante,R.A.; Aguiar,L.M.V.; Sousa,F.C.F.; Fonteles,M.M.F.; Viana,G.S.B.. |
| We studied the effects of ethanol on concentrations of noradrenaline (NE), dopamine (DA) and serotonin (5-HT) and their metabolites in rat hippocampus and striatum. Ethanol (2 or 4 g/kg, po, from a 20% aqueous solution) was administered daily to male Wistar rats (4-13 per group) for 30 days and animals were sacrificed 30 min or 48 h after the last administration. Monoamines were measured by HPLC and considered significant at P < 0.05. A 47% increase in 5-HT levels was observed in the hippocampus with 4 g/kg ethanol in the 30-min protocol. Ethanol (2 and 4 g/kg) decreased DA (2114.5 ± 126.4 and 1785.1 ± 234.2 ng/g wet tissue, respectively) and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC, 1477.6 ± 132.1 and 1218.8 ± 271.7 ng/g wet tissue, respectively) levels,... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Hippocampus; Striatum; Ethanol; Noradrenaline; Dopamine; Serotonin. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2004001200009 |
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