Vol. 33 (7) 2012 Neuro endocrinology letters

Protective role of indomethacin on lipopolysaccharide-stimulated fever induction and cerebral catecholamine biosynthesis in Wistar rat.

OBJECTIVES: The antipyretic and neuroprotective potential of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug "indomethacin" was tested against lipopolysaccharide-produced hyperthermia and biosynthesis of norepinephrine and dopamine, in six brain regions of male rat.

METHODS: Observations were based on a single intraperit.....