Research Article

Neuroprotection by dexpanthenol in a single‑dose methotrexate mouse model

Volume: 22 Number: 3 September 30, 2025
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Neuroprotection by dexpanthenol in a single‑dose methotrexate mouse model

Abstract

Aim: Methotrexate (MTX) used in ectopic pregnancy can induce neurotoxicity and cognitive deficits. We evaluated whether dexpanthenol (DEX) mitigates anxiety‑/depression‑like behaviors and learning/memory impairment following single‑dose MTX. Materials and Methods: Female mice were assigned to three groups (n=7/group): Control (saline), MTX (40 mg/kg, i.p.), and MTX+DEX (500 mg/kg, i.p., 1 h before MTX). Twenty‑four hours after MTX, animals underwent open field (OF), tail suspension (TST), and novel object recognition (NOR) tests. Data were analyzed by one‑way ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc test (α=0.05). Results: MTX reduced time spent in the OF center, increased immobility in TST, and lowered the NOR discrimination index. DEX significantly attenuated these MTX‑induced changes, decreasing anxiety‑/depression‑like behaviors and improving cognitive performance. Conclusion: DEX shows neuroprotective effects against single‑dose MTX‑induced behavioral and cognitive deficits in female mice, supporting its potential to mitigate chemotherapy‑related neurotoxicity. Keywords: methotrexate; dexpanthenol; anxiety; depression; cognitive function; mice

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Ethical Statement

The study was approved by the Aksaray University Institutional Ethics Committee for Animal Experimentation and Use (Protocol number:2024/9/58).

References

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

July 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 22 Number: 3

APA
Özer Aslan, İ., Özkan, E., Erdal, H., & Öz, M. (2025). Neuroprotection by dexpanthenol in a single‑dose methotrexate mouse model. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 22(3), 346-353. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1749550
AMA
1.Özer Aslan İ, Özkan E, Erdal H, Öz M. Neuroprotection by dexpanthenol in a single‑dose methotrexate mouse model. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2025;22(3):346-353. doi:10.38136/jgon.1749550
Chicago
Özer Aslan, İlke, Erkan Özkan, Hüseyin Erdal, and Mehmet Öz. 2025. “Neuroprotection by Dexpanthenol in a Single‑dose Methotrexate Mouse Model”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22 (3): 346-53. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1749550.
EndNote
Özer Aslan İ, Özkan E, Erdal H, Öz M (September 1, 2025) Neuroprotection by dexpanthenol in a single‑dose methotrexate mouse model. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22 3 346–353.
IEEE
[1]İ. Özer Aslan, E. Özkan, H. Erdal, and M. Öz, “Neuroprotection by dexpanthenol in a single‑dose methotrexate mouse model”, Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 346–353, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1749550.
ISNAD
Özer Aslan, İlke - Özkan, Erkan - Erdal, Hüseyin - Öz, Mehmet. “Neuroprotection by Dexpanthenol in a Single‑dose Methotrexate Mouse Model”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22/3 (September 1, 2025): 346-353. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1749550.
JAMA
1.Özer Aslan İ, Özkan E, Erdal H, Öz M. Neuroprotection by dexpanthenol in a single‑dose methotrexate mouse model. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2025;22:346–353.
MLA
Özer Aslan, İlke, et al. “Neuroprotection by Dexpanthenol in a Single‑dose Methotrexate Mouse Model”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 22, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 346-53, doi:10.38136/jgon.1749550.
Vancouver
1.İlke Özer Aslan, Erkan Özkan, Hüseyin Erdal, Mehmet Öz. Neuroprotection by dexpanthenol in a single‑dose methotrexate mouse model. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2025 Sep. 1;22(3):346-53. doi:10.38136/jgon.1749550