作者: Craig Vollert , Odochi Ohia , Hironari Akasaka , Casey Berridge , Ke-He Ruan
DOI: 10.1016/J.BBR.2013.10.012
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摘要: Prostacyclin is an endogenous lipid metabolite with properties of vasodilation and anti-platelet aggregation. While the effects prostacyclin on vascular protection have been well-documented, role this eicosanoid in central nervous system has not extensively studied. Recently, a transgenic mouse containing hybrid enzyme, cyclooxygenase-1 linked to synthase, was developed that produces elevated levels vivo. The goal study investigate whether increased biosynthesis could affect behavioral phenotypes mice. Our results uncovered broadly both cognitive non-cognitive behaviors, including decreased anxiety-like behavior improved learning fear-conditioning memory test. This demonstrates plays important, but previously unrecognized, function behavior.