Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10838212 | Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Methyl jasmonate (MJ), a plant stress hormone reduced the time of immobility in mice. ⺠MJ also enhanced yohimbine-induced lethality similar to imipramine. ⺠MJ did not significantly alter the spontaneous motor activity of mice. ⺠MJ has antidepressant-like property and might be useful in the treatment of depression.
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Authors
Solomon Umukoro, Alabi O. Akinyinka, Aderemi C. Aladeokin,