Q10 alleviates post-stroke depressionChronic treatment with coenzyme Q10 mitigates the behavioral dysfunction of global cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats.
We explored the effects of Coenzyme Q10 (Q10) on depression and cognitive deficits following global cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats. In this study, we induced brain injury by blocking blood flow to both carotid arteries for 20 minutes. The rats then received Q10 at a dose of 200 mg/kg for six weeks.
The results illustrated that the I/R injury led to increased anxiety and depressive behaviors in the animals, alongside a noticeable decline in cognitive performance. Moreover, we found that the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) were reduced after the stroke.
Upon treating with Q10, we observed significant improvements. The treatment not only decreased brain swelling but also lessened anxiety and depressive-like symptoms. Cognitive impairments improved as well, with increased BDNF levels and SOD activity in the brain tissues of the animals receiving Q10.
Ultimately, this study points to the potential benefits of Q10 supplementation in mitigating symptoms of depression and cognitive issues after a stroke.
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