Siamak Beheshti
Division of Animal Science, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Isfahan
[ 1 ] - Therapeutic effect of frankincense in a rat model of Alzheimer’s disease
Objective: Frankincense improves memory in different models of learning. However, its influence on models of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has not been studied widely. In the present study, the therapeutic effect of frankincense was evaluated in a model of AD induced by i.c.v administration of streptozotocin. Materials and Methods: Under stereotaxic surgery, two guide cannulas were implanted in the ...
[ 2 ] - Prophylactic effect of all-trans retinoic acid in an amyloid-beta rat model of Alzheimer\'s disease
Introduction: Retinoid signaling has been argued to have favorable effects on Alzheimer's disease (AD). We studied the role of chronic intracerebroventricular (ICV) injection of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on the amyloid-beta (Aβ) model of AD. Methods: Adult male rats weighing 260-330 g were divided into 12 groups of 8 each. Six groups of rats received ATRA (3nM, 30nM, 3μM, 0.3mM, 30...
[ 3 ] - Gap junctions of the hippocampal CA1 area are crucial for memory consolidation
Introduction: Gap junctions are specialized cell–cell contacts between eukaryotic cells through which they communicate. This type of communication has the potential to modulate memory process. We evaluated the effects of the gating of the hippocampal CA1 area gap junction channels on memory consolidation, using passive avoidance task. Materials and Methods: 72 adult male Wistar rats were distri...
[ 4 ] - Effect of olibanum on a rat model of Alzheimer’s disease induced by intracerebroventricular injection of streptozotocin
Introduction: Olibanum improves memory in different models of learning. However, the effect of olibanum on models of Alzheimer’s disease has been less studied. In the present study, the effect of olibanum on memory in normal rats and in a rat model of Alzheimer disease induced by intracerebroventricular injections of streptozotocin was evaluated. Methods: Rats received an aqueous extract of...
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