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Neurotoxic Effect of Benzo[a]pyrene and Its Possible Association with 6-Hydroxydopamine Induced Neurobehavioral Changes during Early Adolescence Period in Rats
Joint Authors
Das, Saroj Kumar
Patel, Bhupesh
Patri, Manorama
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Exposure to persistent genotoxicants like benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) during postnatal days causes neurobehavioral changes in animal models.
However, neurotoxic potential of B[a]P and its association with 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) induced neurobehavioral changes are yet to be explored.
The growth of rat brain peaks at the first week of birth and continues up to one month with the attainment of adolescence.
Hence, the present study was conducted on male Wistar rats at postnatal day 5 (PND 5) following single intracisternal administration of B[a]P to compare with neurobehavioral and neurotransmitter changes induced by 6-OHDA at PND 30.
Spontaneous motor activity was significantly increased by 6-OHDA showing similar trend following B[a]P administration.
Total distance travelled in novel open field arena and elevated plus maze was significantly increased following B[a]P and 6-OHDA administration.
Neurotransmitter estimation showed significant alleviation of dopamine in striatum following B[a]P and 6-OHDA administration.
Histopathological studies of striatum by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining revealed the neurodegenerative potential of B[a]P and 6-OHDA.
Our results indicate that B[a]P-induced spontaneous motor hyperactivity in rats showed symptomatic similarities with 6-OHDA.
In conclusion, early postnatal exposure to B[a]P in rats causing neurobehavioral changes may lead to serious neurodegenerative consequences during adolescence.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Das, Saroj Kumar& Patel, Bhupesh& Patri, Manorama. 2016. Neurotoxic Effect of Benzo[a]pyrene and Its Possible Association with 6-Hydroxydopamine Induced Neurobehavioral Changes during Early Adolescence Period in Rats. Journal of Toxicology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110836
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Das, Saroj Kumar…[et al.]. Neurotoxic Effect of Benzo[a]pyrene and Its Possible Association with 6-Hydroxydopamine Induced Neurobehavioral Changes during Early Adolescence Period in Rats. Journal of Toxicology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110836
American Medical Association (AMA)
Das, Saroj Kumar& Patel, Bhupesh& Patri, Manorama. Neurotoxic Effect of Benzo[a]pyrene and Its Possible Association with 6-Hydroxydopamine Induced Neurobehavioral Changes during Early Adolescence Period in Rats. Journal of Toxicology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110836
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1110836