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Semax prevents learning and memory inhibition by heavy metals
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In this rat study, researchers examined the separate and combined effects of the peptide Semax, ascorbic acid, lead diacetate, and ammonium molybdate on avoidance conditioning. The abstract reports that the heavy metal salts inhibited the avoidance response, and that Semax counteracted this inhibition to a degree comparable to ascorbic acid. The authors state these findings support antioxidant properties of Semax.
Abstract
Separate and joint effect of Semax, ascorbic acid, lead diacetate, and ammonium molybdate on avoidance conditioning in rats was studied. It was established that the heavy metal salts inhibited the avoidance response, and the peptide counteracted this inhibition as strongly as ascorbic acid or to a comparable degree. These findings confirm the antioxidant properties of Semax.
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