IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

Investigating Umbelliferone's Neuroprotective Potential on the Glutamatergic System in PTZ-Induced Epileptic Rats

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K.Yellamma, K. Peera, M. Prasadu Reddy

Abstract

This thorough investigation meticulously examines the neuroprotective effectiveness of umbelliferone, with a specific focus on the complex dynamics of the Glutamatergic System in brain segments influenced by pentylenetetrazol (PTZ)-induced epilepsy in rats. Epilepsy, a multifaceted neurological disorder characterized by disrupted brain electrical activity and cellular processes, serves as the focal point of this investigation. Employing meticulous experimentation, the study deliberately induced epilepsy in the animal model, presenting a unique opportunity to comprehensively assess the effects of umbelliferone on the intricacies of the Glutamatergic System.The findings not only illuminate the robust neuroprotective qualities inherent in umbelliferone but also provide a nuanced understanding of the specific alterations induced by PTZ. This research enhances our knowledge of potential therapeutic interventions within the complex framework of the Glutamatergic System amidst epileptic conditions. A significant contribution to advancing neuroprotective strategies, this study encourages further exploration of umbelliferone as a promising candidate for refining therapeutic approaches to epilepsy, providing a foundation for future research endeavors aimed at unraveling the intricate molecular mechanisms involved in managing epileptic conditions.

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