Table 2.
Effect of MEIF graded dose on GABA and glutamate level in brain homogenate.
| Treatments dose | GABA (µg/mg protein) | Glutamate (μg/mg protein) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INH (mg/kg, i.p.) | Diazepam (mg/kg, i.p.) | MEIF (mg/kg, p.o.) | ||
| — | — | — | 33.13 ± 1.22 | 52.38 ± 1.57 |
| 250 | — | — | 10.21 ± 0.92a | 126.27 ± 15.25a |
| 250 | 1.0 | — | 25.17 ± 3.96b | 66.63 ± 1.20b |
| 250 | — | 100 | 15.63 ± 3.50a | 105.15 ± 10.49ac |
| 250 | — | 200 | 24.01 ± 3.71b | 82.58 ± 4.65b |
| 250 | — | 400 | 25.60 ± 1.16b | 74.67 ± 3.23b |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM (n = 6). Statistical comparison was analyzed by one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's multiple comparison test. a P < 0.05, statistically significant as compared to normal control; b P < 0.05, statistically significant as compared to negative control (INH); c P < 0.05, statistically significant as compared to diazepam 1.0 mg/kg, i.p.