Retrograde enhancement of memory by mild flurothyl treatment in the chick

Cherkin, A; Meinecke, RO; Garman, MW

HERO ID

5383261

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1975

Language

English

PMID

1172242

HERO ID 5383261
In Press No
Year 1975
Title Retrograde enhancement of memory by mild flurothyl treatment in the chick
Authors Cherkin, A; Meinecke, RO; Garman, MW
Journal Physiology & Behavior
Volume 14
Issue 2
Page Numbers 151-158
Abstract Strong flurothyl treatment (1.7% v/v for 8 min) produces retrograde amnesia in chicks when administered as long as 24 hr after one-trial avoidance training with a strongly aversive stimulus. Mild flurothyl treatment (0.2% v/v for 8 min) produced retrograde enhancement when administered as long as 16 min after similar training with a moderately aversive stimulus. The moderate training followed by mild flurothyl treatment enhanced 24-hr retention to the level found after strong training alone. Enhanced retention persisted for at least 72 hr; nonspecific performance effects faded within 48 hr. The predominant dose-dependent and time-dependent enhancement effect of mild flurothyl treatment is interpreted as improved memory consolidation.
Doi 10.1016/0031-9384(75)90159-6
Pmid 1172242
Wosid WOS:A1975AC83500004
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