Zebrafish models for studying cognitive enhancers.
Neurosci Biobehav Rev
; 164: 105797, 2024 Jul 04.
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| ID: mdl-38971515
ABSTRACT
Cognitive decline is commonly seen both in normal aging and in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Various experimental animal models represent a valuable tool to study brain cognitive processes and their deficits. Equally important is the search for novel drugs to treat cognitive deficits and improve cognitions. Complementing rodent and clinical findings, studies utilizing zebrafish (Danio rerio) are rapidly gaining popularity in translational cognitive research and neuroactive drug screening. Here, we discuss the value of zebrafish models and assays for screening nootropic (cognitive enhancer) drugs and the discovery of novel nootropics. We also discuss the existing challenges, and outline future directions of research in this field.
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Neurosci Biobehav Rev
Year:
2024
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Affiliation country:
RUSSIA