Abstract:In the central nervous system, long‑term effects of a vagotomy include disturbance of monoaminergic activity of the limbic
system. Since low vagal activity is observed in major depression and autism spectrum disorder, the study aimed to determine
whether animals fully recovered after subdiaphragmatic vagotomy demonstrates neurochemical indicators of altered
well‑being and social component of sickness behavior. Bilateral vagotomy or sham surgery was performed in adult rats. After
one month of recovery, rats wer… Show more
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