Neuronal Apoptosis and Imbalance of Neurotransmitters Induced by Acetamiprid in Rats

Recent toxicological studies have demonstrated that exposure to organochlorine pesticides is susceptible to produce various alterations in brain cell which significantly contribute to a loss in neurobehavioral skills and disturbance of neuronal function. Acetamipride (AC) is belonging to this organochlorines family and it is considered less harmful by toxicovigilance systems and practices in Algeria. The aim of this work was mainly to evaluate the impact of this pesticide on the brain cell integrity and function in Acetamiprid-treated rats at the dose of 3.14 mg/kg (1/60 Lethal Dose) daily during 3 months. Several indicators of neuronal apoptosis and function have been rated, in addition to classical labyrinth and Maze tests monitoring to evaluate learning and memorization abilities in rats exposed to this neonicotinoid. The results of this study have shown significant enhancing of cytochrome-c(p