Effects of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles on Depression- Like Behavior Induced by Naloxone and Morphine Withdrawal

نویسندگان

1 Professor of Physiology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, IR Iran

2 PhD Student of Animal Physiology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, IR Iran

3 Master Student of Animal Physiology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, IR Iran

doi
10.5812/ajnpp.59533
چکیده

Background: Our previous studies indicated that nanoparticles of magnesium oxide (nano-MgO) can affect some of morphine withdrawal signs such as anxiety, but their interaction with opioidergic system activity in depression- like behavior induced by morphine withdrawal is not clear. Objectives: The present study aimed at investigating the effects of nano-MgO on depression ...