Effects of Chlorella stigmatophora Extract on the Central Nervous System

Abstract

At the level of the central nervous system an aqueous extract of the marine microalga Chlorella stigmatophora (Butcher) (Chlorophyceae) showed antidopaminergic-type activity in assays of its effects on spontaneous motor response, rectal temperature, motor coordination, amphetamine-induced hypermotility, exploratory conduct, muscle relaxation, catalepsy, conditioned avoidance responses, oxotremorine-induced cholinergic syndrome, and pentylenetetrazole-induced convulsions.

Key words

Chlorella stigmatophora - central nervous system - antidopaminergic-type activity