Anxiolytic property of hydro-alcohol extract of Lactuca sativa and its effect on behavioral activities of mice |
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| Authors: | Singapura Nagesh Harsha Kandangath Raghavan Anilakumar |
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| Affiliation: | Applied Nutrition Discipline, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore 570011, India |
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| Abstract: | Lactuca sativa, belonging to the Asteraceae family, is a leafy vegetable known for its medicinal properties. This study aimed to understand the mechanism of Lactuca sativa extract with respect to pharmacological action.We investigated the anxiolytic effects of hydro-alcoholic extract of leaves of Lactuca sativa on mice. The behavioral tests performed on mice models to assess anti-anxiety properties were: open field test (OFT), elevated plus maze test (EPM), elevated T maze test, and marble burying test. Increased locomotor activity and time spent in the “open-arm” were observed in extract fed group. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitrite levels were decreased, catalase and glutathione levels were increased in Lactuca sativa treated mice. The data obtained in the present study suggests that the extract of Lactuca sativa can afford significant protection against anxiolytic activity. |
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| Keywords: | Lactuca sativa anxiety nitrite open field test (OFT) elevated plus maze test (EPM) malondialdehyde (MDA) |
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