期刊
CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
卷 242, 期 -, 页码 273-279出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2015.10.003
关键词
Anticonvulsant effect; Epileptic seizures; Isopentyl ferulate; Locomotor activity; Motor coordination
资金
- Laboratory of Research in Experimental Neurochemistry (LAPNEX/UFPI)
- FAPEPI
- CAPES
The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential anticonvulsant effect of isopentyl ferulate, a new ester derived from ferulic acid in mice (Mug musculus) subjected to two models of induced seizures. According to the results obtained, the IF at doses of 25, 50 and 75 mg/kg (i.p.) showed protective effect against induced seizures by pilocarpine (400 mg/kg, i.p.) and pentylenetetrazole (70 mg/kg, i.p.). In the two animal models of seizures, the pretreatment of the IF (25, 50 and 75 mg/kg) with flumazenil blocked the anticonvulsant effect, suggesting that the mechanism of action of this ester derived of ferulic acid may be related to activity in the benzodiazepine-binding site of the GABA(A) receptor (gamma-aminobutyric acid, type A). In addition to the anticonvulsant effect, behavioral changes as neurotoxicity indication were assessed by using the rota rod and open field tests. The results obtained showed that the IF (25, 50 and 75 mg/kg) does not induce significant changes in locomotor activity and motor coordination when compared with the control group, unlike the results presented by diazepam. Thus, these results demonstrate a new pharmacological knowledge of IF with potential application against epileptic seizures. However, further studies are needed to elucidate other neurobiological mechanisms underlying epilepsy. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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