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Effects of Post-Training Blockade of GABAB Receptor on Memory of Food Location and Expression of Synapsin I in the Hippocampus of Pigeons (Columba livia)

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated effects of post-training treatment with phaclofen, GABAB receptor antagonist, on the memory of food location and on the expression of Synapsin I in the hippocampus of pigeons. Pigeons were trained in food location (7 sessions) and underwent post-training treatment with phaclofen (0.3 mg/kg, i.p.; PHAC), saline (SAL) or non-treated (NTR). Testing for memory persistence occurred 7 days after the last training session (PHACR, SALR and NTRR Groups). Pigeons treated with phaclofen had lower latency and higher correct choice values than saline and non-treated controls (p p B receptors.

Source: Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science

DOI: 10.4236/jbbs.2014.412055

Authors: Fernando Canova, Rodolfo Souza Faria, Elenice Aparecida de Moraes Ferrari

Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Language: English

Topic: Memory and Neural Mechanisms

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico