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ArticleClinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience : the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology2018

Evaluation of Acute and Chronic Effects of D-Galactose on Memory and Learning in Wistar Rats.

Bharti Chogtu, Avinash Arivazhahan, Sushil Kiran Kunder, Amod Tilak, Ravi Sori, Amruta Tripathy

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Article in Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience : the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Bharti ChogtuDepartment of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2615-9928
Avinash ArivazhahanDepartment of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
Sushil Kiran KunderDepartment of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
Amod TilakDepartment of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
Ravi SoriDepartment of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
Amruta TripathyDepartment of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveD-galactose has been commonly used in rodent models to induce accelerated effects of aging, including those on learning, memory, and muscular tone and coordination. This is normally seen on chronic administration of D-galactose. However, there is minimal suggestive evidence on the short-term effects of the same. The aim of the study was to study the acute and chronic effects of D-galactose on learning and memory in Wistar rats.

methodsTwenty four male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to the control, standard (rivastigmine), oral D-galactose (200 mg/kg/day) and subcutaneous D-galactose (200 mg/kg/day) for a total duration of 8 weeks. Effects on learning and memory were assessed at 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 8 weeks by Morris water maze model and passive avoidance testing.

resultsBoth oral and subcutaneous D-galactose showed positive effects on learning and memory on acute dosing, whereas this beneficial effect was lost during chronic dosing.

conclusionShort-term administration of D-galactose showed positive effects, while long-term administration nullified these effects.

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Alzheimer’s diseaseMorris water mazePassive avoidanceRivastigmine

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