Adenosine A1 Receptor Agonist (R-PIA) before Pilocarpine Modulates Pro- and Anti-Apoptotic Factors in an Animal Model of Epilepsy

We aimed to characterize the mechanisms involved in neuroprotection by R-PIA administered before pilocarpine-induced seizures. Caspase-1 and caspase-3 activities were assayed using fluorimetry, and cathepsin D, HSP-70, and AKT expression levels were assayed using Western Blot of hippocampal samples....

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Main Authors: Daniele Suzete Persike, Rebeca Padrão Amorim Puccinelli, Maria José da Silva Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/14/4/376