VILAZODONE ENHANCES THE ENDURANCE CAPACITY AND IMPROVES THE BIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN TREADMILL TEST IN RATS
Abstract
The aim of our study was the evaluation of the vilazodone (VLZ) influence on the endurance capacity and biological modifications in rats subjected to forced exercise. Material and methods: For the experiment, 24 white Wistar rats, were randomly assigned into four groups. The substances were administered orally, in a single daily dose, for 14 consecutive days: Group 1 (Negative control): distilled water 0.3 mL/100g body without effort; Group 2 (Positive control): distilled water 0.3 mL/100g body subjected to effort; Group 3 (Mg): 200 mg/kg body magnesium chloride; Group 4 (VLZ): 20 mg/kg body vilazodone. The rats motor behavior and the endurance capacity were evaluated using the treadmill test, and some blood parameters, estimating the stress influence were assessed: The investigation protocol was approved and implemented according to recommendations of the “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi Committee for Research and Ethical Issues. Results: The administration of VLZ resulted in a prolongation in distance traveled, an increase in the number of touches the opposite end of belt and a diminution in the number of delivered shocks. Moreover, it decreased the blood levels of glucose and cortisol, and increased the serum values of brain derived neurotrophic factor. The use of VLZ was accompanied by an intensification of anti-oxidant enzymes activity, respectively a decrease of the oxidative stress marker level in blood. Its effects were less intense, when compared to Mg. Conclusions: The treatment with VLZ improved the physical performances and the endurance capacity in this experimentally-induced stress model in rats. The use of this antidepressant drug recovered the biochemical changes and produced antioxidant effects in animals subjected to forced exercise in treadmill test.
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