DR. MARCELO U. GRAZZIOTIN, M.D.

GREEN BAY, WI

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2007 – 2007 NPI: 1497758072
Surgery
RatsRats, WistarAnalysis of VariancePattern Recognition, VisualEpinephrineStatistics, NonparametricArousalReceptors, Adrenergic, betaRecognition, PsychologyRetention, Psychology

Practice Location

720 S. VANBUREN ST. SUITE 201
GREEN BAY, WI 54301-3534

Phone: (920) 433-7488

What does MARCELO GRAZZIOTIN research?

Dr. Grazziotin studies how epinephrine, a hormone produced in response to stress, affects the ability to retain and recall information. He conducted experiments mainly with rats to see how the administration of epinephrine after learning about new objects improves their memory. This research is significant for understanding memory processes in humans and could pave the way for treatments aimed at enhancing memory in people suffering from memory-related conditions.

Key findings

  • Rats treated with epinephrine after learning new objects remembered them better than those given a salt solution.
  • Epinephrine-treated rats retained memory of the objects even after 24 and 96 hours, suggesting a long-lasting effect on memory enhancement.
  • The study indicates that hormonal treatments could potentially improve memory processes in clinical settings.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Grazziotin study memory issues?
Yes, Dr. Grazziotin studies how hormones like epinephrine can enhance memory retention.
What treatments has Dr. Grazziotin researched?
He has researched the effects of epinephrine on memory consolidation in animal models.
Is Dr. Grazziotin's work relevant to patients with memory problems?
Yes, his findings could lead to new approaches for treating memory issues in patients.

Publications in plain English

Adrenergic enhancement of consolidation of object recognition memory.

2007

Neurobiology of learning and memory

Dornelles A, de Lima MN, Grazziotin M, Presti-Torres J, Garcia VA +3 more

Plain English
This study looked at how a hormone called epinephrine affects memory, specifically the ability to remember new objects in rats. Researchers found that rats injected with epinephrine after learning about a new object remembered it better than those that received a salt solution; in fact, the epinephrine-treated rats could remember the object even after longer delays of 24 and 96 hours. This is important because it shows that epinephrine can help strengthen memories, which could have implications for understanding memory processes in humans. Who this helps: This helps patients with memory issues and researchers working on memory enhancement.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Arethuza Dornelles Maria Noemia Martins de Lima Juliana Presti-Torres Vanessa Athaide Garcia Felipe Siciliani Scalco Rafael Roesler Nadja Schröder

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