Dexmedetomidine ameliorates memory impairment in sleep-deprived mice

Dexmedetomidine ameliorates memory impairment in sleep-deprived mice

The selective α2-adrenergic receptor agonist dexmedetomidine acts as an analgesic, sedative, and anesthetic adjuvant. The most common consequence of sleep deprivation is memory impairment. We investigated whether dexmedetomidine can counteract memory impairment caused by sleep deprivation and suppre...

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Main Authors: Lakkyong Hwang, Il-Gyu Ko, Jun-Jang Jin, Sang-Hoon Kim, Chang-Ju Kim, Boksoon Chang, Jeong Ho Rho, Eun-Jin Moon, Jae-Woo Yi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-11-01
Series:Animal Cells and Systems
Subjects:
sleep deprivation
α2-adrenoceptor agonist
dexmedetomidine
inflammation
memory impairment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19768354.2019.1688185

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19768354.2019.1688185

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