The impact of moderate-intensity swimming exercise on learning and memory in aged rats: The role of Sirtuin-1

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1 Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Isparta, Turkey

2 Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey

Abstract

Objective(s): The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of moderate-intensity swimming exercise on learning and memory by the Morris water maze test. Changes in the expressions of cyclic AMP-response element-binding protein (CREB) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) proteins alternative pathway which were activated by sirtuin-1 (SIRT-1) were investigated.
Materials and Methods: The study included thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats (350-500 g, 11-12 and 15–16 months old). The rats were randomly divided into four groups with 8 rats in each group. The groups were designed as follows:  Control-1 (11-12 months), Exercise-1 (11-12 months), Control-2 (15-16 months), Exercise-2 (15-16 months). Moderate-intensity exercise was assigned for 30 min/day, 5 days/week, for the whole training period of 8 weeks.
Results: There were statistically significant differences between the groups on the third day (P=0.005) when swim speeds increased in the exercise groups. There was a statistically significant difference between Exercise 1 and Exercise 2 groups, the entries in the platform zone decreased in Exercise 2 group (P=0.026). While there were no histopathological findings observed in any group, increased  SIRT-1, BNDF, and CREB  expressions were seen in exercise groups compared with control groups.
Conclusion: In aged rats exercising at moderate intensity, increased expression of CREB and BDNF, and SIRT-1 could improve hippocampal-dependent memory.

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Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
Volume 24, Issue 10
October 2021
Pages 1413-1420

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