The effect of ascorbic acid on spatial learning‌

Authors

MH Esmaili, E Doodangeh,*, M Sharifi
*Corresponding Author: Email: [email protected]

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases:Vol. 6, issue 4; 3-8
Published online:Mar 31, 2003
Article type:Research Article
How to Cite:Esmaili M, Doodangeh E, Sharifi M. The effect of ascorbic acid on spatial learning‌. J Inflamm Dis. 2024;6(4):e154902. doi:

Abstract

Abstract Background: Ascorbic acid with low & high density has respectively agonistic & antiagonistic affects on both dopaminergic & glutamatergic systems. These two systems directly affect learning & memory. Objective: To determine the effect of ascorbic acid on spatial learning. Methods: Male rats (220-280 gr) were trained in an 8-arm radial maze apparatus. Ascorbate (100, 500, 1000 mg/kg,I.P) was injected to the subjects & some rats recieved 0/5 ul of Ascorbate (4,8 ug/ul) that were injected into Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA). Findings: The injection of Ascorbate (100-500 mg/kg I.P) facilitates spatial learning dose- dependently but 1000 mg/kg of Ascorbate impaires it. The injection of 4ug/ul of Ascorbate into VTA facilitates spatial learning whereas injection of 8ug/ul of Ascorbate impaires it. Conclusion: Ascorbate faccilitates spatial learning when used with low or average dose and conversely impaires it when used with high dose.

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