Lee J, Jeong D, Lee J, Chang W, Chang J (2016) The effect of nucleus basalis magnocellularis deep brain stimulation on memory function in a rat model of dementia. BMC Neurol 16:6. doi: 10.1186/s12883-016-0529-z
Objective: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the application of electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain for treating disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. This study investigated whether stimulation of brain structures associated with memory can enhance cognitive function.
Summary: Results indicate that DBS has beneficial effects on consolidation and retrieval of visuospatial memory.
Usage: The authors lesioned the basal forebrain of rats through bilateral injections totaling 5 μg of 192-IgG-SAP into the lateral ventricle. Animals then received DBS to the nucleus basalis magnocellularis and were tested in a Morris water maze task.
Related Products: 192-IgG-SAP (Cat. #IT-01)