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ArticleIranian biomedical journal2011

Neuropathological changes in brain cortex and hippocampus in a rat model of Alzheimer's disease.

Maliheh Nobakht, Seyed Mohammad Hoseini, Pejman Mortazavi, Iraj Sohrabi, Banafshe Esmailzade, Nahid Rahbar Rooshandel, Shila Omidzahir

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Maliheh NobakhtDept. of Pathology, Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Seyed Mohammad HoseiniDept. of Pathology, Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Pejman MortazaviDept. of Pathology, Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Iraj SohrabiDept. of Pathology, Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Banafshe EsmailzadeDept. of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nahid Rahbar RooshandelDept. of Pathology, Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Shila OmidzahirVeterinary Medicine, Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Science, Tehran University of Veterinary Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

backgroundAlzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with progressive loss of cognitive abilities and memory loss. The aim of this study was to compare neuropathological changes in hippocampus and brain cortex in a rat model of AD.

methodsAdult male Albino Wistar rats (weighing 250-300 g) were used for behavioral and histopathological studies. The rats were randomly assigned to three groups: control, sham and Beta amyloid (ABeta) injection. For behavioral analysis, Y-maze and shuttle box were used, respectively at 14 and 16 days post-lesion. For histological studies, Nissl, modified Bielschowsky and modified Congo red staining were performed. The lesion was induced by injection of 4 muL of ABeta (1-40) into the hippocampal fissure.

resultsIn the present study, ABeta (1-40) injection into hippocampus could decrease the behavioral indexes and the number of CA1 neurons in hippocampus. ABeta injection CA1 caused ABeta deposition in the hippocampus and less than in cortex. We observed the loss of neurons in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex and certain subcortical regions. Y-maze test and single-trial passive avoidance test showed reduced memory retention in AD group.

conclusionWe found a significant decreased acquisition of passive avoidance and alternation behavior responses in AD group compared to control and sham group (P<0.0001). Compacted amyloid cores were present in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus and white matter, whereas, scattered amyloid cores were seen in cortex and hippocampus of AD group. Also, reduced neuronal density was indicated in AD group.

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Alzheimer DiseaseAnimalsAvoidance LearningCell CountCell DeathCerebral CortexCongo RedDisease Models, AnimalHippocampusIn Situ Nick-End LabelingMaleMaze LearningNeuronsRatsRats, WistarStaining and LabelingCongo RedAlzheimer's diseaseHippocampusNeuropathological changesβ-amyloid

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PMID21725500
PMCPMC3639737
OpenAlexW2139590802

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