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The Role of Omega-3 on Modulation of Cognitive Deficiency Induced by Rem Sleep Deprivation in Rats Publisher Pubmed



Nasehi M1 ; Mosavinezhad SM2 ; Khakpai F1 ; Zarrindast MR3, 4, 5
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  1. 1. Cognitive and Neuroscience Reserch Center (CNRC), Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Pharmacology School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Neuroendocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Behavioural Brain Research Published:2018


Abstract

Prolonged sleep deprivation causes cognitive deficits. In rats, for instance, sleep deprivation weakens spatial learning and long-term potentiation (LTP). We examined the effects of omega-3 on cognitive deficiency induced by REM sleep deprivation (RSD). For this purpose, we used a fear conditioning paradigm, forced swim test (FST) apparatus, and hot plate test. Intravenously omega-3 injection was performed during 3 consecutive days. Rats trained in the fear conditioning apparatus after 24 h. During conditioning, animals were received foot shocks, either alone or paired with a sound. Sleep deprivation paradigm was carried out in which REM sleep was completely prevented and non-REM sleep was intensely declined for 24 h. Then, context-dependent retention, anxiety behaviors, and hot plate tests were done. Auditory-dependent retention, anxiety behaviors, and FST were carried out 24 h later. 24 h of RSD impaired cognitive function, however intravenously administration of omega-3 improved (0.25, 0.5 and 1 mg/kg) context- or auditory-dependent memory, induced anxiolytic (1 mg/kg), antidepressant (1.25 mg/kg), and anti-nociceptive (0.25 mg/kg) effects. The results revealed that RSD interferes with the neural systems underlying cognitive functions and supports the involvement of omega-3 in the modulation of cognitive functions. © 2018
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