Study type: In vivo/preclinical · Status: Verified against declared source
Metformin Treatment Attenuates Brain Inflammation and Rescues PACAP/VIP Neuroactive chemical sequence Alterations in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet.
International journal of molecular sciences · 2021
Study scale: Several studies have associated HFD with impairments in executive function and memory [7,8,9,10], as well as an increased incidence of mood disorders, such as anxiety [11,12] and depression [13,14].
Abstract only: Open source record
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Plain-language verified summary
Question
Mice were allowed 1 week to acclimate to housing conditions, during which time they were provided ad libitum access to standard laboratory chow and tap water.
Methods
RNA was extracted from the left prefrontal cortex, left half of the hypothalamus, left hippocampus, and left amygdala of the SC, HFD, and HFD + M mice group.
Scale or participants
Several studies have associated HFD with impairments in executive function and memory [7,8,9,10], as well as an increased incidence of mood disorders, such as anxiety [11,12] and depression [13,14].
Key findings
High-fat diet (HFD)-induced comorbid cognitive and behavioural impairments are thought to be the result of persistent low-grade neuroinflammation.
Limitations and uncertainty
To determine whether the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 played a role in the pro- and anti-inflammatory activities of HFD and metformin treatment, respectively, we analyzed IL-10 mRNA expression by real-time qPCR.
Verified against declared source. Verification is limited to the declared source and review scope. It does not mean independent replication or establish efficacy, safety, or suitability.