Salvia verticillata is one of the salvia species which possesses remarkable antioxidant activity. In the present study, we investigated the possible effects of hydro-alcoholic extract from Salvia verticillata plant (SVE) in various models of anxiety, depression and seizure in mice. Mice were randomly divided into control (saline), SVE-treated and standard treatment groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCannabinoid system plays an important role in controlling neuronal excitability and brain function. On the other hand, modulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transmission is one of the initial strategies for the treatment of seizure. The aim of the present study was to evaluate possible interaction between cannabinoidergic and GABAergic systems in pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-induced acute seizure in rat.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSeveral studies have shown that cannabinoids have anticonvulsant properties that are mediated through activation of the cannabinoid CB1 receptors. In addition, endogenous cannabinoid compounds (endocannabinoids) regulate synaptic transmission and dampen seizure activity via activation of the same receptors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible interactions between antiepileptic effects of cannabinoid compounds and diazepam using electroshock-induced model of seizure in mice.
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