The effects of SKF81297 (SKF) and stress on spatial working memory performance in rats.
A. SKF impaired spatial working memory performance in rats (N = 6) relative to vehicle (Veh) (*p = 0.010 vs. Veh+Veh), and this impairment was blocked by PFC infusions of ZD (†p=0.001 vs. SKF+Veh). Results represent % correct out of 10 trials. Error bars represent SEM.
B. The pharmacological stressor, FG7142 (FG) impaired spatial working memory performance in rats (N = 5) relative to vehicle (Veh) (*p = 0.004 vs. Veh+Veh), and this impairment was blocked by PFC infusions of ZD (†p = 0.006 vs. FG+Veh). Results represent % correct out of 10 trials. Error bars represent SEM.
C. FG impaired spatial working memory performance in rats (N = 7) relative to vehicle (Veh) (*p = 0.002 vs. Veh+Veh). However, this impairment was not blocked by ZD infusions dorsal to PFC (†p = 0.008 vs. Veh+Veh). Results represent % correct out of 10 trials. Error bars represent SEM.