<b>Activity of hydroethanolic extract from <em>Kielmeyera coriacea</em> stems on central nervous system in rats</b> - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v26i2.1591
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to investigate psychotropic properties of the crude lyophilized hydroethanolic extract (HE) from Kielmeyera coriacea stems after acute or chronic administration by oral route (gavage) in rats. Anxiolytic, antidepressive and psychomotor stimulant effects were evaluated using Plus-Maze (PMT), Forced Swimming (FST) and Open Field (OFT) test experimental models, respectively. Evaluation of the extract stems (60.0 mg/kg) revealed decreased immobility time in the forced swimming test (FST), without increasing locomotor activity in OFT, after chronic administration. This effect of the extract was compared with imipramine (20.0 mg/kg). Acute administration of 120.0 mg/kg of extract stems increased the open arm entries percentage in the PMT. According to the results, Kielmeyera coriacea stems extract is effective as anxiolytic as well as an anti-depressive-like drugs.Downloads
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2008-03-31
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Martins, J. V. C., Otobone, F. J., Sela, V. R., Obici, S., Trombelli, M. A., Cortez, D. A. G., & Audi, E. A. (2008). <b>Activity of hydroethanolic extract from <em>Kielmeyera coriacea</em> stems on central nervous system in rats</b> - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v26i2.1591. Acta Scientiarum. Health Sciences, 26(2), 365-368. https://doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v26i2.1591
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