In rat glial cell cultures, Semax increased BDNF mRNA level eight-fold compared with control after 30 min.
In plain wordsIn rat brain cells in culture, Semax raised BDNF messenger RNA eight-fold compared with control after 30 min.
- Peptide
- Semax
- Outcome
- IncreaseBDNF mRNA level at 30 min
- Study
ratn: not reported in source
Primary glial cell cultures from rat basal forebrain- Comparator
- Control
- Outcome group
- Neuroprotection · Nervous system and cognition
- Studied dose
- Dose not stated · 30 minAs given in this study (rat).
Source sentences
BDNF mRNA level was increased eight-fold in comparison with control
2 context sentences(design, population, supporting numbers)
The greatest increase in expression was found after 30 min of 'Semax' administration.
To test this hypothesis we analyzed NGF and BDNF gene expression in glial cells obtained from the basal forebrain of newborn rats, following in vitro treatment with 'Semax'.