Long-term effects of acute and of chronic hypoxia on behavior and on hippocampal histology in the developing brain.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Ten-day-old rat pups (P10) subjected to acute hypoxia (down to 4% O2) had as adults increased aggression (handling test), memory impairment (water maze test), and decreased CA1 cell counts. Pups subjected to chronic hypoxia (10% O2 from P0 to P21) had increased aggression, hyperactivity (open-field test), and decreased CA1 cell counts. Chronic hypoxia with superimposed acute hypoxia resulted in consequences that were not different from those of chronic hypoxia.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Mikati, MA; Zeinieh, MP; Kurdi, RM; Harb, SA; El Hokayem, JA; Daderian, RH; Shamseddine, A; Obeid, M; Bitar, FF; El Sabban, M

Published Date

  • June 9, 2005

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 157 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 98 - 102

PubMed ID

  • 15939090

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0165-3806

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.devbrainres.2005.03.007

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • Netherlands