Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine (동의생리병리학회지)

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Influence of Prenatal Noise and Music on the Expressions of c-Fos and Nitric Oxide Synthase in the Hippocampus of Rat Pups

  • Kim, Su-Mi (Department of Oriental Medical Physiology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyungwon University) ;
  • Lee, Sam-Jun (Department of Sports and Leisure Studies, College of Social Science, Tongmyong University) ;
  • Kim, Hong (Department of Oriental Sports Medicine, College of Herbal Bio-industry, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Baek, Seung-Soo (Department of Physical Education, College of Arts and Physical Education, Sang Myung University) ;
  • Sung, Yun-Hee (Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jin-Woo (Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Young-Sick (Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Eun (Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Shin, Mal-Soon (Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Chang-Ju (Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Choong-Yeol (Department of Oriental Medical Physiology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyungwon University)
  • Published : 2007.10.25
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Abstract

The expressions of c-Fos and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) represent neuronal activity and play' a crucial role in the shaping of the development of brain. During the late pregnancy, stresses may influence neuronal activity of prenatal rats. In the present study, the effects of prenatal noise and music on the expressions of c-Fos and NOS in the hippocampus of rat pups were investigated. Exposure to the noise during pregnancy decreased c-Fos and NOS expressions in the hippocampus of rat pups, whereas exposure to music during pregnancy increased c-Fos and NOS expressions in the hippocampus of rat pups. The present results show that prenatal music stimulation may increase neuronal activity of rat offspring, whereas exposure to noise during pregnancy may reduce the neuronal activity of offspring. The present study suggests that prenatal stimuli including noise and music could affect the fetal brain development.

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