Abstract
The acetylcholinesterase reversible inhibitor N-octyl-1,2,3,4- tetrahydro-9-aminoacridine (THA-C8) is a new synthesized derivative of tacrine (THA) characterized by an alkyl chain in the molecular structure which ameliorates the penetrability of the compound into the central nervous system. THA-C8 (0.1-5 mg/kg) significantly reduced spontaneous locomotor activity in CD1 mice at a dose of 3 mg/kg. Moreover, THA-C8 (0.2-2 mg/kg) significantly improved shuttle-box avoidance acquisition at doses (0.25, 0.3, 1 mg/kg) not affecting locomotion and that are much lower than the doses reported to be effective for THA in animal models. From the data reported it seems that the new compound could be interesting for therapeutic purposes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 301-307 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Neurobiology of Learning and Memory |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 1999 |
Keywords
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
- Active avoidance
- Locomotor activity
- Mice
- Tacrine
- THA-C8
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology