Publications by authors named "Ilton S da Silva"
A non‑transgenic rat model based on intracerebroventricular injection of streptozotocin (STZ) has been used as an animal model to investigate mechanisms associated to the late onset of sporadic Alzheimer's disease, such as anatomical and behavioral impairments. However, molecular aspects related to gene expression, mainly in the hippocampus, require more investigation. Thus, this study evaluated the early and late cognitive functions and hippocampal gene expression after STZ administration.
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- * Food deprivation did not impact NULLs' predation capabilities, suggesting that LACTs' enhanced hunting skills are not solely due to increased hunger, while sensory factors like olfaction and hearing played a minimal role.
- * The research highlighted the importance of visual stimuli in enhancing predation in LACTs, showing that testing in low light reduced their hunting advantage, and also noted improved predatory behavior in pregnant rats at certain stages of pregnancy.