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ArticleBiological trace element research2026

Antidepressant-Related Signaling Pathways of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in a Mouse Model of Postpartum Depression.

Anahita Taheri, Samad Alimohammadi, Alireza Abdolmohammadi

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Anahita TaheriSection of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
Samad AlimohammadiSection of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. S.alimohammadi@razi.ac.ir.
Alireza AbdolmohammadiDepartment of Animal Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.

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Postpartum depression (PPD) constitutes a serious mental health concern linked to behavioral disturbances. Zinc exerts a significant influence on mood states. This novel study revealed the antidepressant-like action of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and their underlying mechanisms in the PPD model through the forced swimming test (FST), emphasizing their therapeutic potential for maternal mental health. PPD was induced in female mice via intraperitoneal injection of progesterone (5 mg/kg) for 5 days, followed by 3 days withdrawal period. The depressed mice received ZnO NPs (5, 10, and 20 mg/kg) 30 min before the FST. Moreover, L-arginine (NO precursor, 750 mg/kg), L-NAME (non-specific NOS inhibitor, 10 mg/kg), WAY100635 (selective 5-HT

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Antidepressive AgentsDepression, PostpartumNanoparticlesSignal TransductionZinc OxideAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleMiceSwimmingAntidepressive AgentsZinc OxideForced swimming testMicePostpartum depressionProgesteroneTrace elementsZnO NPs

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