Abstract

Subsequent Effects of Glyphosate and the Neuropeptide PACAP on Neurobehavioral Functions in Mice.

Pages: 17-18

Category: Short Report

Published Date: 04-09-2025

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Benmansour Emna 1,2, 3, El Hafedh El Mouhab2, Amine Cherif2, Maha Mezghani Khemakhem¹

Author Affiliation:

1 University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, LR01ES05, Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
2 University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, LR18ES03, Laboratory of Neurophysiology, Cellular Physiopathology and Biomolecular Valorisation, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
3 Neurogenetics Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy

Keywords:

Glyphosate, Neurobehavioral functions, Anxiety and depression, Mice model

Abstract:

Glyphosate (GLY), the most widely used herbicide worldwide, has been linked to neurological dysfunctions, while Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) exhibits neuroprotective properties. This short report investigates the effects of GLY exposure and PACAP treatment on neurobehavioral functions in Swiss albino mice. Behavioral assessments including Tail Suspension Test, Dark/Light Box, Elevated-Plus-Maze, and Open Field Test revealed that repeated GLY exposure induces anxiety- and depression-like behaviors, whereas co-treatment with PACAP alleviates these effects. Our findings highlight PACAP as a potential therapeutic candidate against glyphosate-induced neurobehavioral impairments.