| publication name | Vitamin D3 augments the antidepressant effect of agomelatine against repeated corticosterone-induced depressive-like behavior in rats |
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| Authors | Nashwa Hassan Abu-Raia Hanan Tawfeek Emam* |
| year | 2021 |
| keywords | Depression, Agomelatine, Vitamin D3, Apoptosis, BDNF |
| journal | International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology |
| volume | 10 |
| issue | 2319-2003 |
| pages | 10-17 |
| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347940243_Vitamin_D3_augments_the_antidepressant_effect_of_agomelatine_against_repeated_corticosterone-induced_depressive-like_behavior_in_rats |
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| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Background: Depression is a highly complex psychiatric disorder that remains a major burden on society. The present study was aimed to detect the neuroprotective effect of agomelatine or/and vitamin D3 on the progression of depression induced by chronic administration of corticosterone. Methods: Rats were classified into 4 equal groups; corticosterone-untreated group, agomelatine-treated group, vitamin D3-treated group, and (agomelatine and vitamin D3)-treated group. Results: Agomelatine or/and vitamin D3 caused significant improvement of behavioral parameters of depression, increase in serotonin, dopamine, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) with a significant decrease in tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha and caspase-3 levels of brain tissue with a more significant effect of combination therapy over the effect of each drug alone. Conclusions: Vitamin D3 augments the antidepressant effect of agomelatine against depressive-like behavior in rats.