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Research Article • Vol.6, Issue 11 • ISSN: 2766-2276 • Open Access • CC BY 4.0

Open Access Research Article Vol.6, Issue 11 November 26, 2025

Effect of the Antioxidant Pharmacological Agent Mexidol on Locomotor Behavior in Rats Impaired by Silver Nanoparticles

DOI: 10.37871/jbres2224
Authors
Karpukhina OV, Inozemtsev AN and Kalinina IG
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Abstract

Nanosilver (AgNPs) is widely used in various manufacturing sectors, including agriculture, food processing, and medicine. Many consumer products used in everyday life release silver either as ions or nanoparticles. Without proper regulation, consumption of Ag-containing materials will lead to significant risks for ecosystems and humans. Nonspecific oxidative stress is considered one of the most serious problems associated with nanoparticle toxicity. In this regard, research into the use of antioxidant drugs to prevent and protect against the negative consequences caused by exposure to Ag NPs on the body is promising. The purpose of this work was to evaluate the effect of the antioxidant drug Mexidol on the motor behaviour of rats that received daily Ag NPS with drinking water. For two weeks, rats in the 1 experimental group received an aqueous solution with 10-12 nm particles added to their drinking water. The daily dose of Ag NPs was 15.75 mg/kg. The second group of rats additionally received Mexidol, an antioxidant drug, intraperitoneally at a dose of 10 mg/kg as a 0.5% solution twice daily. All animals were tested in an Open Field (OF) on the first and 15th day of the experiment. During the final testing in the OF, urine samples were collected from the rats using dry chemistry test strips. Rats receiving Ag NPs in their drinking water for two weeks urine analysis revealed significant impairment of renal function. Chronic exposure to Ag NPs can negatively impact fundamental behavioural patterns in rats, particularly their stress responses and locomotor activity. In 1 group of rats defined a decrease in locomotor activity and an increase in anxiety-like behaviour compared to the first day of the experiment. In rats additionally receiving Mexidol injections, the drug improved exploratory behaviour and reduced emotional responses

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Karpukhina OV, Inozemtsev AN and Kalinina IG (2025). Effect of the Antioxidant Pharmacological Agent Mexidol on Locomotor Behavior in Rats Impaired by Silver Nanoparticles. Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences, 6(11). https://doi.org/10.37871/jbres2224

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JournalJournal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences (JBRES)
ISSN2766-2276
DOI DOI 10.37871/jbres2224
Volume / IssueVol. 6, Issue 11
PublishedNovember 26, 2025
Article TypeResearch Article
Pages1715-1722
LicenseCC BY 4.0 — Open Access
PublisherSciRes Literature LLC, Sheridan, WY, USA
LanguageEnglish
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