Prangos ferulacea (L.) ameliorates behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid
Abstract Background Prenatal exposure to valproic acid (VPA) may enhance the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. This study investigated the effect of Prangos ferulacea (L.) on behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of auti...
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| author | Maryam Saadat Abbas Ali Taherian Mohammad Reza Aldaghi Payman Raise‐Abdullahi Hamid Reza Sameni Abbas Ali Vafaei |
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| description | Abstract Background Prenatal exposure to valproic acid (VPA) may enhance the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. This study investigated the effect of Prangos ferulacea (L.) on behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid. Methods Pregnant rats received VPA (600 mg/kg, intraperitoneally [i.p.]) or saline on gestational day 12.5 (E 12.5). Starting from the 30th postnatal day (PND 30), the pups were i.p. administered Prangos ferulacea (PF, 100 and 200 mg/kg), or the vehicle, daily until PND 58. On PND 30 and 58, various behavioral tasks were used to evaluate pups, including the open field, elevated plus‐maze, hot‐plate, and rotarod test. On PND 65, the animals were euthanized, and their brains were removed for histopathological and biochemical assay. Results Prenatal exposure to VPA caused significant behavioral changes in the offspring, reversed by administering an extract of Prangos ferulacea (L.). Additionally, prenatal VPA administration resulted in increased levels of malondialdehyde and deficits in antioxidant enzyme activities in the hippocampus, including catalase and glutathione, ameliorated by PF. Likewise, postnatal treatment with PF improved VPA‐induced dysregulation of Bax and Blc2 in the hippocampus and reduced neuronal death in CA1, CA3, and dentate gyrus. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that postnatal administration of PF can prevent VPA‐induced ASD‐like behaviors by exhibiting antiapoptotic and antioxidant properties. Therefore, PF may have the potential as an adjunct in the management of ASD. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-96b129302b6c4201b8b642c2c256f0fd2023-11-10T06:53:59ZengWileyBrain and Behavior2162-32792023-11-011311n/an/a10.1002/brb3.3224Prangos ferulacea (L.) ameliorates behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acidMaryam Saadat0Abbas Ali Taherian1Mohammad Reza Aldaghi2Payman Raise‐Abdullahi3Hamid Reza Sameni4Abbas Ali Vafaei5Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan IranDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan IranNervous System Stem Cells Research Center Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan IranResearch Center of Physiology Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan IranNervous System Stem Cells Research Center Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan IranResearch Center of Physiology Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan IranAbstract Background Prenatal exposure to valproic acid (VPA) may enhance the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. This study investigated the effect of Prangos ferulacea (L.) on behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid. Methods Pregnant rats received VPA (600 mg/kg, intraperitoneally [i.p.]) or saline on gestational day 12.5 (E 12.5). Starting from the 30th postnatal day (PND 30), the pups were i.p. administered Prangos ferulacea (PF, 100 and 200 mg/kg), or the vehicle, daily until PND 58. On PND 30 and 58, various behavioral tasks were used to evaluate pups, including the open field, elevated plus‐maze, hot‐plate, and rotarod test. On PND 65, the animals were euthanized, and their brains were removed for histopathological and biochemical assay. Results Prenatal exposure to VPA caused significant behavioral changes in the offspring, reversed by administering an extract of Prangos ferulacea (L.). Additionally, prenatal VPA administration resulted in increased levels of malondialdehyde and deficits in antioxidant enzyme activities in the hippocampus, including catalase and glutathione, ameliorated by PF. Likewise, postnatal treatment with PF improved VPA‐induced dysregulation of Bax and Blc2 in the hippocampus and reduced neuronal death in CA1, CA3, and dentate gyrus. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that postnatal administration of PF can prevent VPA‐induced ASD‐like behaviors by exhibiting antiapoptotic and antioxidant properties. Therefore, PF may have the potential as an adjunct in the management of ASD.https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.3224autismhippocampusoxidative stressPrangos ferulacea (L.)valproic acid |
| spellingShingle | Maryam Saadat Abbas Ali Taherian Mohammad Reza Aldaghi Payman Raise‐Abdullahi Hamid Reza Sameni Abbas Ali Vafaei Prangos ferulacea (L.) ameliorates behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid Brain and Behavior autism hippocampus oxidative stress Prangos ferulacea (L.) valproic acid |
| title | Prangos ferulacea (L.) ameliorates behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid |
| title_full | Prangos ferulacea (L.) ameliorates behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid |
| title_fullStr | Prangos ferulacea (L.) ameliorates behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prangos ferulacea (L.) ameliorates behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid |
| title_short | Prangos ferulacea (L.) ameliorates behavioral alterations, hippocampal oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid |
| title_sort | prangos ferulacea l ameliorates behavioral alterations hippocampal oxidative stress markers and apoptotic deficits in a rat model of autism induced by valproic acid |
| topic | autism hippocampus oxidative stress Prangos ferulacea (L.) valproic acid |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.3224 |
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