6. Effects of long-term lamotrigine and valproate treatment on brain amino acid levels and enzyme activities in male Wistar rats

2000 ◽  
Vol 102 ◽  
pp. 5-52
Author(s):  
B. Hassel ◽  
E. Taubøll ◽  
L. Gjerstad ◽  
L. S. Røste
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Amino Acid Levels ◽  
Brain Amino Acid

scholarly journals Glucose Utilization in Rat Hippocampus after Long-Term Recovery from Ischemia

1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 542-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Beck ◽  
Andreas Wree ◽  
Axel Schleicher
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Carotid Arteries ◽  
Glucose Utilization ◽  
Pyramidal Cells ◽  
Cresyl Violet ◽  
Forebrain Ischemia ◽  
Ischemic Insult ◽  
Histological Damage ◽  
Male Wistar Rats

The influence on hippocampal glucose utilization of a transient 10-min forebrain ischemia was quantified in male Wistar rats after 2 and 3 weeks as well as after 3 months by application of the [14C]2-deoxyglucose technique. Ischemia was induced by occlusion of the carotid arteries and simultaneous lowering of the blood pressure to 40 mm Hg. For identification of the hippocampal architecture, sections were stained for perikarya (cresyl violet) and for acetylcholinesterase. The hippocampal regions clearly showed different responses to the ischemic insult. The necrotic pyramidal cells being almost completely removed, significant increases in glucose utilization occurred in most layers of the CA1 sector at 2 and 3 weeks post ischemia, while widespread reductions prevailed in all other sectors and the dentate gyrus. At 3 months after the ischemic insult, glucose utilization was reduced in all hippocampal structures including the CA1 region. The increases in glucose utilization in the CA1 sector are suggested to indicate long-lasting presynaptic hyperexcitation, while the widespread reductions in glucose utilization demonstrate that neuronal activity is also altered in hippocampal areas that do not show major histological damage.

scholarly journals Effects of Long-Term Administration of Lithium and Hydrochlorothiazide in Rats

1999 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicia Loghin ◽  
Adriana Olinic ◽  
Daniela-Saveta Popa ◽  
Carmen Socaciu ◽  
Sorin E. Leucuta
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Concomitant Administration ◽  
Histological Changes ◽  
Association Group ◽  
Term Administration ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Kidney Liver ◽  
Lithium Lactate

The biochemical and histological changes following 60 days administration of daily doses equivalent to 1/20 LD50 of lithium lactate and hydrochlorothiazide, as such and in association, were studied in male Wistar rats. No mortality or overt signs of toxicity were observed during the experiment and the serum activities of transaminases, alkaline phosphatase and cholinesterase were not significantly modified compared to controls. The histopathological examination of all the investigated organs: kidney, liver, brain and spleen, revealed significant lesions which were time-dependant and more pronounced in the association group. Although the changes were mostly inflammatory and conqestive, it was proved that the concomitant administration of lithium and hydrochlorothiazid is potentially dangerous, increasing lithium’s nephrotoxicity and the thiazide diuretic's hepatotoxicity.

Amino Acid Absorption following Intraperitoneal Administration in CAPD Patients

1981 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul F. Williams ◽  
Errol B. Marliss ◽  
G. Harvey Anderson ◽  
Arie Oren ◽  
Arthur N. Stein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Acid Solution ◽  
Intraperitoneal Administration ◽  
Amino Acid Solution ◽  
Dialysis Solution ◽  
Term Administration ◽  
Osmotic Agent ◽  
Amino Acid Levels

Six non-diabetic CAPD patients were infused over six hours with two litres of a dialysis solution containing 2 g/ dl amino acids (a mixture of essentials and non-essentials). The osmolality of the solution and the amount of ultrafiltration it induced were simiiar to that of a 4.25 g% dextrose Dianeal solution (control), suggesting that an amino acid solution is an efficient osmotic agent. By the end of the six-hour infusion, 80 to 90% of the amino acids present in the dialysis solution had been absorbed. One hour after the infusion was instituted, plasma amino acid levels increased threefold and subsequently decreased to near the initial value by the sixth hour. The amino acid solution was as effective as the dextrose solution in removing urea nitrogen, creatinine and potassium. Our data indicate that intraperitoneal administration of amino acids is effective and well-tolerated in patients on CAPD. We believe further work should be done to determine whether long-term administration of amino acids by this route will improve the nutritional status of these patients and prevent the side effects of daily absorption of large amounts of glucose.

Long-Term Nonhabituating Noise Stressor on Sleep Behavior of Rats

1987 ◽  
Vol 64 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1107-1111
Author(s):  
Anton Nijssen ◽  
Jan Snel
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Light Period ◽  
Sleep Behavior ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Behavior Of Rats

A 90-dB(A) noise of 6500 to 9500 Hz during the 12-hr. light period of a 12:12 LD-schedule disturbed the rest or sleep of male Wistar rats and did so chronically for 6 days and 26 days. Noise exposure was randomized as for length of time such that 20% of each light period was spent in noise. The noise presented in our experimental design is an adequate stressor to interfere with sleep in rats over the long term.

Evaluation of Long Term Alcohol Consumption on Gastric Acid Secretion and the Histomorphometry of the Stomach in Adult Male Wistar Rats

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Ese C. Adegor ◽  
Anthony E. Ojieh ◽  
Ovocity Eghworo ◽  
Lawrence O. Ewhre ◽  
Tarela M. E. Daubry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Acid Secretion ◽  
Gastric Acid Secretion ◽  
Gastric Acid ◽  
Adult Male ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Male Wistar Rats
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