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100 _aAhsan, Mehwish
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245 _aTherapeutic Potential of Galantamine for Managing the Complications Associated with Ischemic Stroke /
_cMehwish Ahsan
264 _aIslamabad :
_bSMME- NUST;
_c2024.
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500 _aIschemic stroke remains the leading cause of illness and second leading cause of death worldwide. Previous research has shown that galantamine has neuroprotective properties, reducing neuronal death and damage in neurodegenerative conditions and improving cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease patients. The investigation looked into the possible mechanisms by which this medication could reduce cell death. Wistar rats were subjected to a temporary 30-minute occlusion of the right middle cerebral artery (MCA) and given an oral dose of 5mg/kg for three weeks. After 18 days of surgery, behavioral assessments were carried out. Galantamine enhanced grip strength, motor function, and muscle strength in rats. Spatial memory and object recognition examinations revealed cognitive improvements, thus indicating enhanced cognitive abilities and memory retention. Moreover, rats subjected to galantamine treatment displayed increased sociability and heightened locomotor activity during social interaction and open-field assessments. Molecular analysis of galantamine treatment in rats showed an upregulation of SOD2 expression, suggesting enhanced antioxidant defense, and a downregulation of TLR4 expression, suggesting a reduction in neuroinflammation, supporting the anti-inflammatory properties of galantamine. The histological analysis done with H&E staining of brain tissue revealed enhanced tissue morphology in the galantamine-treated group, signifying the neuroprotective effects of galantamine. The reduction in neuronal damage, edema, and inflammatory cell infiltration further supported this observation. The results demonstrate that galantamine, potentially through the preservation of a functional cholinergic system, mitigated the impairments caused by stroke in a basic learning and memory test by decreasing cellular death.
650 _aMS Biomedical Sciences (BMS)
700 _aSupervisor : Dr. Aneeqa Noor
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856 _uhttp://10.250.8.41:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/42579
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