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Anxiolytic Testing of Medicinal Plants in Nigeria: Frequently Used Experimental Models

Nijerya’daki Tıbbi Bitkilerin Anksiyolitik Etkisinin Test Edilmesi: Sıkça Kullanılan Deneysel Modeller

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83–98
Publication Date
2022-10-19
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It is recommended that experimental models of anxiolytic testingcan be improved by making an automated apparatus connected to digital watches, video cameras andcomputers available in Nigeria.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Psychopharmacology, especially behavioral studies is attracting increasing interest of researchers becauseof lower quality of life, and higher prevalence of mental disorders such as anxiety in Nigeria.
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Key Findings & Data:Various experimental animal models have been used successfully to demonstrate the anxiolytic property of medicinalplants.
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Conclusion & Impact:It is recommended that experimental models of anxiolytic testingcan be improved by making an automated apparatus connected to digital watches, video cameras andcomputers available in Nigeria.
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Abstract

Psychopharmacology, especially behavioral studies is attracting increasing interest of researchers becauseof lower quality of life, and higher prevalence of mental disorders such as anxiety in Nigeria. Various experimental animal models have been used successfully to demonstrate the anxiolytic property of medicinalplants. Techniques such as open field test, elevated plus maze, staircase test method, light, and dark boxtest, hole-board test, and beam walking assay are available and functioning effectively in various pharmaceutical research centers and higher education institutions in Nigeria. Consequently, this has led to the advancement in the field of behavioral studies. Furthermore, these experimental models are easy to operate,and in many instances, yielded promising and reproducible results. However, the accuracy and the validityof the outcome depend on the experience of the researcher, familiarization with laboratory animals and indepth knowledge of animal psychology. It is recommended that experimental models of anxiolytic testingcan be improved by making an automated apparatus connected to digital watches, video cameras andcomputers available in Nigeria. The primary goal of this paper is to discuss the most commonly availableexperimental models in the evaluation of the anxiolytic activity of medicinal plants in Nigeria and to give arecommendation for further improvement and drug development.

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Psikofarmokoloji, özellikle davranışsal çalışmalar, düşük yaşam kalitesi ve anksiyete gibi mental bozuklukların yüksek prevelansı nedeniyle Nijerya’da giderek daha fazla ilgi gören bir farmakoloji alanıdır. Tıbbi bit- kilerin anksiyolitik etkisini göstermede laboratuvar hayvanları kullanılarak çeşitli deneysel modeller başarı ile kullanılmıştır. Açık alan testi (open field test), yükseltilmiş artı labirent testi (elevated plus maze), mer- diven testi (staircase test method), aydınlık karanlık kutusu testi (light and dark box test), delikli kutu testi (hole-board test) ve denge ışın yürüme testi (beam walking assay) gibi teknikler mevcut olup, Nijerya’da çeşitli farmasötik araştırma merkezleri ve yüksek öğretim kurumlarında etkili bir şekilde işlev görmektedir. Sonuç olarak, bu durum davranışsal çalışmalar alanında ilerlemelere öncülük etmiştir. Üstelik bu deney- sel modeller yapılması kolay olup, birçok durumda güvenilir ve tekrarlanabilir sonuçlar ortaya çıkarmıştır. Ancak sonuçların doğruluğu ve geçerliliği araştırmacının deneyimine, laboratuvar hayvanlarını ne kadar yakından tanıdığına ve hayvan psikolojisi hakkında geniş kapsamlı bilgisi olmasına bağlıdır. Anksiyolitik etkinin test edilmesindeki deneysel modellerin, Nijerya’daki mevcut dijital kol saatleri, video kameralar ve bilgisayarlar ile bağlantı kuran bir otomatik cihazın yapılması ile geliştirilebileceği öne sürülmektedir. Bu makalenin primer amacı, Nijerya’daki tıbbi bitkilerin anksiyolitik aktivitesini değerlendirmede en sık kullanılan mevcut deneysel modelleri tartışmak ve daha ileriye gitme ve ilaç geliştirilmesine yönelik bir öneride bulunmaktır.

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HAQUE, M., ABUBAKAR, A. R. (2022). Anxiolytic Testing of Medicinal Plants in Nigeria: Frequently Used Experimental Models. Medeniyet Medical Journal, Cilt: 34 - Sayı: 1, 83–98. https://ajindex.com/articles/579267

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