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Effect of bilateral cerebellar fastigial nucleus lesion on non-specific immune responses in adult Wistar albino rats

Gajalakshmi G, Sheela Devi R

Keywords : cerebellum, immune responses

Citation Information : G G, R SD. Effect of bilateral cerebellar fastigial nucleus lesion on non-specific immune responses in adult Wistar albino rats. 2017; 5 (2):21-25.

DOI: 10.5005/NJP-11056-05_02_05

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; NA


Abstract

Background: The field of neuroimmunomodulation is gaining attention among researchers and scientists as it helps to focus new pathophysiological concepts behind the allergic, autoimmune and infectious disorders. Aim:: The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of bilateral cerebellar fastigial nucleus lesion on non-specific immune responses in adult male Wistar albino rats. Materials and Methods: Healthy adult male Wistar albino rats weighing about 200-220 gm were chosen for our study and were subjected to bilateral cerebellar fastigial nucleus lesion. The study design consists of three groups namely Group I: Control immunized animals; Group II: Bilateral fastigial nucleus lesioned immunized animals; Group III: Sham operated immunized animals. The animals were immunized on 10th day by injecting 1 ml of the sheep red blood cell (SRBC) suspension intra-peritoneally and on the 15th day, blood samples were collected to test immunological parameters namely plasma corticosterone levels, total leucocyte count, differential leucocyte count, splenic and thymic cell counts. Results: In our study, there was a significant decrease in both splenic and thymic cell counts in lesion immunized animals and a marked increase in the neutrophil count with a concomitant decrease in the lymphocyte count also. The total leucocyte count and plasma corticosterone levels did not vary from its respective control groups. Conclusion: This study further substantiates the bidirectional cross talk communication existing between the neuro-endocrine and immune system


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