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    Reserpine injection causes distinct brain changes, with basal ganglia showing swelling and microvascular damage while cortical areas exhibit only minor perivascular alterations in baboon and rat models.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Pharmacology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Reserpine is a known neurotoxin.
    • Understanding its acute effects on brain tissue is crucial for neurological research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the acute cerebral tissue alterations induced by reserpine injection.
    • To compare the effects of reserpine in different brain regions (cortex vs. basal ganglia) and across species (baboon and rat).

    Main Methods:

    • Administration of reserpine to baboon and rat models.
    • Histopathological examination of cerebral tissues 5 hours post-injection.
    • Microscopic analysis focusing on cortical and basal ganglia regions.

    Main Results:

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  • Reserpine induced significant oedematous responses in basal ganglia regions.
  • Mitochondrial swelling and microvascular crenation with pericytic changes were observed in the basal ganglia.
  • Cortical areas showed only perivascular changes, indicating region-specific vulnerability.

    • Conclusions:

    • Reserpine exerts differential acute effects on brain regions.
    • Basal ganglia are particularly susceptible to reserpine-induced oedema and microvascular damage.
    • These findings contribute to understanding reserpine neurotoxicity and its mechanisms.