Abstract | CONTEXT: AIM: MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the present study, repeated treatment with reserpine (1.0 mg/kg) on each other day for a period of 5 days (days 1, 3, and 5) significantly induced vacuous chewing movements (VCMs) and tongue protrusions (TPs) in rats. The effect on reserpine-induced catalepsy was also studied. The effect of ANJ and TNJ on levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione reductase (GSH) and inhibition of lipid peroxidation (LPO) in the forebrain region was assessed. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: All observations were expressed as mean ± SEM. Statistical analysis was performed by the one-way ANOVA followed by Dunnett's test. P<0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. RESULTS: At the end of the treatment schedule, ANJ and TNJ significantly inhibited reserpine-induced VCM, TP, and catalepsy, and significantly increased the locomotion and rearing in the open-field test. Treatment with ANJ and TNJ exhibited significant elevation in the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione reductase (GSH) and inhibition of lipid peroxidation (LPO) in forebrain region compared to the reserpine treated group. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Rupali A Patil, Yogesh A Hiray, Sanjay B Kasture |
Journal | Indian journal of pharmacology
(Indian J Pharmacol)
Vol. 44
Issue 3
Pg. 340-4
(May 2012)
ISSN: 1998-3751 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 22701243
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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