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[Effect of yizhiling granule on experimental pathological model of Alzheimer's disease]
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Alzheimer's disease is an important problem of gerontology which manifested as serious loss of memory, especially of recent memory, decrease of brain weight. The pathological model of the disease in mice was made with administration of AlCl3 and then Yizhiling Granule was given to treat it.
Results:
In the experiment of one trial passive avoidance response there were significant difference between the normal group and the model group (P < 0.01) and significant difference between the treated group and the model group (P < 0.05-0.01); as for fresh brain weight, the treated group was significantly different from the normal group (P < 0.01) and model group (P < 0.05). They indicate that Yizhiling Granule could improve memory and increase brain weight. This research seems to provide experimental basis for treatment of the disease.
Insights
Yizhiling Granule improved memory and increased brain weight in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD). This study provides an experimental basis for using Yizhiling Granule to treat AD.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a significant challenge in gerontology, characterized by memory loss and decreased brain weight.
- A pathological model of AD was established in mice using aluminum chloride (AlCl3) administration.
Purpose:
- To investigate the therapeutic effects of Yizhiling Granule on a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.
- To evaluate the impact of Yizhiling Granule on memory and brain weight in AD model mice.
Summary:
- Mice treated with Yizhiling Granule showed significant improvements in passive avoidance response compared to the model group (P < 0.05-0.01).
- Fresh brain weight in the treated group was significantly different from both the normal and model groups (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05, respectively).
- Results indicate Yizhiling Granule can enhance memory and increase brain weight.
Impact:
- Provides experimental evidence supporting the use of Yizhiling Granule for Alzheimer's disease treatment.
- Contributes to the understanding of potential therapeutic agents in gerontological research.
- Highlights the neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing potential of Yizhiling Granule.