A generally forgotten means of observing the developmental stages of scientific psychology is the study of maze devices. Considered in ancient times as a symbol of the process of moving in the direction of knowledge, ...A generally forgotten means of observing the developmental stages of scientific psychology is the study of maze devices. Considered in ancient times as a symbol of the process of moving in the direction of knowledge, the labyrinth, or maze, was at the centre of psychologists’ attention from the end of the 19th century. The current paper aims to reconstruct the history of the early years of maze learning, starting from the original interests of the experimenters in brain physiology or in mental evolution, and to examine how the experiments they designed continued to be important in the general theory of learning throughout the 20th century: maze studies helped uncover general principles about learning that can be applied to many species, including humans. At the beginning of the 21st century the question has become: what parts of the brain are used for spatial learning and memory, as shown by the Morris water maze, which is very popular in studies of behavioural neuroscience.展开更多
Anxiety is a significant mental health issue that substantially affects an individual’s quality of life. Feelings of uneasiness, irritability, and sleep disturbances characterize it. 4-Hydroxyphenyl acetic acid (4-HP...Anxiety is a significant mental health issue that substantially affects an individual’s quality of life. Feelings of uneasiness, irritability, and sleep disturbances characterize it. 4-Hydroxyphenyl acetic acid (4-HPAA) is identified in brain cells as a physiological byproduct of tyramine. This study hypothesizes that 4-HPAA may regulate anxiety due to its anxiolytic properties, acting as a modulator of the GABAergic system, which plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of anxiety disorders. Our study aims to enhance the anxiolytic effects of 4-HPAA through chemical modification to improve its pharmacokinetic properties. Three derivatives, namely Isopropyl-4-hydroxy-[phenyl] acetate (IHPA), Isopropyl-4-hydroxy-[phenyl] acetate (MPAA), and 4-methoxyphenyl acetate (MPHA), have been synthesized from 4-HPAA. This assessment will use well-established animal models, specifically the Elevated Plus-Maze (EPM) and Zero Maze (EZM) tests, selected for their validity in replicating anxiety-like symptoms in animals. Chronic caffeine administration via drinking water (0.3 g/l for 14 days) was employed to induce an anxiety state for testing purposes. IHPA and MPAA demonstrated significant anxiolyticactivity when tested in the EPM and EZM experiments. Molecular docking simulations using AutoDock Vina indicated that 4-HPAA derivatives had docking scores ranging from −5.8 to −4.8 kcal/mol, compared to the standard anxiolytic medication Diazepam, which scored −7.1 kcal/mol. These scores suggest a potential for 4-HPAA derivatives to interact effectively with the Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA_A) receptor. In conclusion, our in vivo and in silico analyses indicate a promising anxiolytic potential for 4-HPAA derivatives.展开更多
目的观察当归多糖对阿尔茨海默病(AD)模型大鼠学习记忆、海马β-淀粉样蛋白前体(APP)、β-淀粉样蛋白(Aβ)1-42及血清乙酰胆碱(Ach)、胆碱乙酰转移酶(ChAT)、乙酰胆碱酯酶(AChE)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、丙二醛(MDA)的影响,探讨其防治AD...目的观察当归多糖对阿尔茨海默病(AD)模型大鼠学习记忆、海马β-淀粉样蛋白前体(APP)、β-淀粉样蛋白(Aβ)1-42及血清乙酰胆碱(Ach)、胆碱乙酰转移酶(ChAT)、乙酰胆碱酯酶(AChE)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、丙二醛(MDA)的影响,探讨其防治AD的作用机制。方法 70只SPF级Wistar大鼠经水迷宫学习记忆能力筛选合格后,随机选取10只大鼠(雌雄各半)为假手术组,其余大鼠以脑立体定位注射Aβ25-35复制AD大鼠模型,以水迷宫学习记忆能力筛选造模成功的50只大鼠随机分为模型组、阳性药组和当归多糖低、中、高剂量组,每组10只。模型组和假手术组大鼠给予生理盐水灌胃,各给药组大鼠给予相应药液灌胃,每日给药体积均为2 m L/100 g,连续28 d。给药25~28 d Morris水迷宫测试大鼠学习记忆能力,然后取材检测血清Ach、ChAT、AChE、SOD、MDA及海马APP、Aβ1-42。结果与假手术组比较,模型组大鼠定位航行实验逃避潜伏期明显延长,目标象限滞留时间缩短,空间探索实验首次到达原逃生平台位置潜伏时间延长,穿越原平台位置及目标象限滞留的时间缩短,血清Ach含量与ChAT、SOD活性明显降低,AChE活性及MDA水平明显升高,海马APP、Aβ1-42含量升高,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05,P<0.01);与模型组比较,各给药组大鼠逃避潜伏期均不同程度缩短,目标象限滞留时间延长,首次到达原逃生平台位置潜伏时间缩短,跨原平台次数增加,血清Ach含量和ChAT、SOD活性升高,AChE活性及MDA水平明降低,海马APP、Aβ1-42含量降低,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论当归多糖可能通过改善胆碱能神经递质、提高抗自由基氧化能力及促进Aβ的代谢,改善AD模型大鼠学习记忆能力,对AD有一定的防治作用。展开更多
文摘A generally forgotten means of observing the developmental stages of scientific psychology is the study of maze devices. Considered in ancient times as a symbol of the process of moving in the direction of knowledge, the labyrinth, or maze, was at the centre of psychologists’ attention from the end of the 19th century. The current paper aims to reconstruct the history of the early years of maze learning, starting from the original interests of the experimenters in brain physiology or in mental evolution, and to examine how the experiments they designed continued to be important in the general theory of learning throughout the 20th century: maze studies helped uncover general principles about learning that can be applied to many species, including humans. At the beginning of the 21st century the question has become: what parts of the brain are used for spatial learning and memory, as shown by the Morris water maze, which is very popular in studies of behavioural neuroscience.
文摘Anxiety is a significant mental health issue that substantially affects an individual’s quality of life. Feelings of uneasiness, irritability, and sleep disturbances characterize it. 4-Hydroxyphenyl acetic acid (4-HPAA) is identified in brain cells as a physiological byproduct of tyramine. This study hypothesizes that 4-HPAA may regulate anxiety due to its anxiolytic properties, acting as a modulator of the GABAergic system, which plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of anxiety disorders. Our study aims to enhance the anxiolytic effects of 4-HPAA through chemical modification to improve its pharmacokinetic properties. Three derivatives, namely Isopropyl-4-hydroxy-[phenyl] acetate (IHPA), Isopropyl-4-hydroxy-[phenyl] acetate (MPAA), and 4-methoxyphenyl acetate (MPHA), have been synthesized from 4-HPAA. This assessment will use well-established animal models, specifically the Elevated Plus-Maze (EPM) and Zero Maze (EZM) tests, selected for their validity in replicating anxiety-like symptoms in animals. Chronic caffeine administration via drinking water (0.3 g/l for 14 days) was employed to induce an anxiety state for testing purposes. IHPA and MPAA demonstrated significant anxiolyticactivity when tested in the EPM and EZM experiments. Molecular docking simulations using AutoDock Vina indicated that 4-HPAA derivatives had docking scores ranging from −5.8 to −4.8 kcal/mol, compared to the standard anxiolytic medication Diazepam, which scored −7.1 kcal/mol. These scores suggest a potential for 4-HPAA derivatives to interact effectively with the Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA_A) receptor. In conclusion, our in vivo and in silico analyses indicate a promising anxiolytic potential for 4-HPAA derivatives.
文摘目的观察当归多糖对阿尔茨海默病(AD)模型大鼠学习记忆、海马β-淀粉样蛋白前体(APP)、β-淀粉样蛋白(Aβ)1-42及血清乙酰胆碱(Ach)、胆碱乙酰转移酶(ChAT)、乙酰胆碱酯酶(AChE)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、丙二醛(MDA)的影响,探讨其防治AD的作用机制。方法 70只SPF级Wistar大鼠经水迷宫学习记忆能力筛选合格后,随机选取10只大鼠(雌雄各半)为假手术组,其余大鼠以脑立体定位注射Aβ25-35复制AD大鼠模型,以水迷宫学习记忆能力筛选造模成功的50只大鼠随机分为模型组、阳性药组和当归多糖低、中、高剂量组,每组10只。模型组和假手术组大鼠给予生理盐水灌胃,各给药组大鼠给予相应药液灌胃,每日给药体积均为2 m L/100 g,连续28 d。给药25~28 d Morris水迷宫测试大鼠学习记忆能力,然后取材检测血清Ach、ChAT、AChE、SOD、MDA及海马APP、Aβ1-42。结果与假手术组比较,模型组大鼠定位航行实验逃避潜伏期明显延长,目标象限滞留时间缩短,空间探索实验首次到达原逃生平台位置潜伏时间延长,穿越原平台位置及目标象限滞留的时间缩短,血清Ach含量与ChAT、SOD活性明显降低,AChE活性及MDA水平明显升高,海马APP、Aβ1-42含量升高,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05,P<0.01);与模型组比较,各给药组大鼠逃避潜伏期均不同程度缩短,目标象限滞留时间延长,首次到达原逃生平台位置潜伏时间缩短,跨原平台次数增加,血清Ach含量和ChAT、SOD活性升高,AChE活性及MDA水平明降低,海马APP、Aβ1-42含量降低,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论当归多糖可能通过改善胆碱能神经递质、提高抗自由基氧化能力及促进Aβ的代谢,改善AD模型大鼠学习记忆能力,对AD有一定的防治作用。
