Overall design | The aim of this study was to investigate whether 919 syrup could improve the symptoms of postpartum depression by affecting the structure and function of the intestinal flora, thereby altering hippocampal metabolism. Female BALB/c mice were divided into the following 3 groups (n = 9-10 in each group): (1) control group, (2) postpartum depression model group, and (3) postpartum depression model + 919 syrup group (stressor plus venlafaxine treatment at the dose of 25 mg/kg). From postpartum day 2 to postpartum day 23, each mouse in the postpartum depression model was separated from her pups and placed into a separate cage from 13:00 to 16:00 every day. Each mouse was immobilized during this period with a plastic retainer. Saline and 919 syrup (20 mL/kg body weight) were administered once a day via gavage to the postpartum depression model and 919 syrup groups, respectively. Changes in hippocampal metabolism, fecal metabolism, and intestinal microflora of mice were compared. |
Citation | Tian XY, Xing JW, Zheng QQ, et al. 919 syrup alleviates postpartum depression by modulating the structure and metabolism of gut microbes and affecting the function of the hippocampal GABA/glutamate system. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2021 Aug 20;11:694443. |