Abstract:Aim:The study was carried out to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of methanol extract of Callistemon viminalis in aluminium chloride induced dementia of alzheimer's type in mice. Methods: Swiss albino mice of either sex were divided into 5 groups: vehicle control; AlCl 3 + normal saline; AlCl 3 + rivastigmine; AlCl 3 + extract (50 mg/kg; p.o); AlCl 3 + extract (100 mg/kg; p.o). The following parameters were analyzed in all groups: a) Behavioral parameters-morris water maze test, b) Biochemical parameters-Ac… Show more
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