A low dose of streptozotocin prevents kainic acid-induced seizures and lethal effects in the rat

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作者
Kim, HC [1 ]
Im, DH [1 ]
Jhoo, WK [1 ]
Kim, C [1 ]
Wie, MB [1 ]
机构
[1] SAMCHUNDANG PHARMACEUT CO,CTR RES & DEV,CHUNCHON,SOUTH KOREA
关键词
kainic acid; neuroprotective effect; nitric oxide; streptozotocin;
D O I
10.1111/j.1440-1681.1997.tb01235.x
中图分类号
R9 [药学];
学科分类号
1007 ;
摘要
1. The effect of streptozotocin (STZ), a nitric oxide (NO) donor, on kainic acid (KA)-induced neurotoxicity was examined in Sprague-Dawley rats. 2. The administration of KA (8 mg/kg, i.p.) produced significant neurotoxicity accompanied with increased immunoreactivity for Fos-related antigen in the rat hippocampus. 3. Pretreatment with STZ (15 mg/kg, i.m.) significantly blocked the neurotoxicity induced by KA. 4. Thus, the neuroprotective effect of STZ may, at least in part, reflect the role of NO in inhibiting seizures.
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