Abstract:The therapeutic use of noradrenergic drugs makes the evaluation of their effects on cognition of high priority. Norepinephrine (NE) is an important neuromodulator for a variety of cognitive processes, including memory. The NE transmission fluctuates with the behavioral state and influences associated neural activity. Here, we addressed the role of NE during a post-learning period in the sleep-mediated mechanisms of memory consolidation. We treated adult male rats with clonidine (0.05 mg/kg, i.p.), propranolol … Show more
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