Hydroethanolic extract of Carthamus tinctorius induces antidepressant-like effects: modulation by dopaminergic and serotonergic systems in tail suspension test in mice

Objective(s): Studies indicate that major deficiency in the levels of monoaminergic transmitters is a reason for severe depression. On the other hand, it is shown that Carthamus tinctorius L. (CT) may improve neuropsychological injuries by regulation of the monoamine transporter action. Hence, the p...

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Main Authors: Saeid Abbasi-Maleki, Zahra Mousavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2017-08-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ijbms.mums.ac.ir/article_9277_f3abb810566ef3d3fc114e43cec7b832.pdf