Dr Roger Bitencourt Varela
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Roger Bitencourt Varela

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57 works between 2011 and 2024
All (57) Journal Article (54) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (1)

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2019

Journal Article

The role of neurotrophic factors in manic-, anxious- and depressive-like behaviors induced by amphetamine sensitization: implications to the animal model of bipolar disorder

Valvassori, Samira S., Mariot, Edemilson, Varela, Roger B., Bavaresco, Daniela V., Dal-Pont, Gustavo C., Ferreira, Camila L., Andersen, Monica L., Tye, Susannah J. and Quevedo, João (2019). The role of neurotrophic factors in manic-, anxious- and depressive-like behaviors induced by amphetamine sensitization: implications to the animal model of bipolar disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 245, 1106-1113. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.10.370

The role of neurotrophic factors in manic-, anxious- and depressive-like behaviors induced by amphetamine sensitization: implications to the animal model of bipolar disorder

2018

Journal Article

Sodium butyrate improves memory and modulates the activity of histone deacetylases in aged rats after the administration of D-galactose

Garcez, Michelle Lima, de Carvalho, Carlos Alberto, Mina, Francielle, Bellettini-Santos, Tatiani, Schiavo, Gustavo Luis, da Silva, Sabrina, Campos, Ana Carolina Brunatto Falchetti, Varela, Roger Bitencourt, Valvassori, Samira S., Damiani, Adriani Paganini, Longaretti, Luiza Martins, de Andrade, Vanessa Moraes and Budni, Josiane (2018). Sodium butyrate improves memory and modulates the activity of histone deacetylases in aged rats after the administration of D-galactose. Experimental Gerontology, 113, 209-217. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2018.10.005

Sodium butyrate improves memory and modulates the activity of histone deacetylases in aged rats after the administration of D-galactose

2018

Journal Article

Hypericum perforatum chronic treatment affects cognitive parameters and brain neurotrophic factor levels

Valvassori, Samira S., Borges, Cenita, Bavaresco, Daniela V., Varela, Roger B., Resende, Wilson R., Peterle, Bruna R., Arent, Camila O., Budni, Josiane and Quevedo, João (2018). Hypericum perforatum chronic treatment affects cognitive parameters and brain neurotrophic factor levels. Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria, 40 (4), 367-375. doi: 10.1590/1516-4446-2017-2271

Hypericum perforatum chronic treatment affects cognitive parameters and brain neurotrophic factor levels

2018

Journal Article

Increased oxidative stress in the mitochondria isolated from lymphocytes of bipolar disorder patients during depressive episodes

Valvassori, Samira S., Bavaresco, Daniela V., Feier, Gustavo, Cechinel-Recco, Kelen, Steckert, Amanda V., Varela, Roger B., Borges, Cenita, Carvalho-Silva, Milena, Gomes, Lara M., Streck, Emílio L. and Quevedo, João (2018). Increased oxidative stress in the mitochondria isolated from lymphocytes of bipolar disorder patients during depressive episodes. Psychiatry Research, 264, 192-201. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.03.089

Increased oxidative stress in the mitochondria isolated from lymphocytes of bipolar disorder patients during depressive episodes

2018

Journal Article

The Effects of Histone Deacetylase Inhibition on the Levels of Cerebral Cytokines in an Animal Model of Mania Induced by Dextroamphetamine

Valvassori, Samira S., Resende, Wilson R., Varela, Roger B., Arent, Camila O., Gava, Fernanda F., Peterle, Bruna R., Dal-Pont, Gustavo C., Carvalho, André F., Andersen, Monica L. and Quevedo, João (2018). The Effects of Histone Deacetylase Inhibition on the Levels of Cerebral Cytokines in an Animal Model of Mania Induced by Dextroamphetamine. Molecular Neurobiology, 55 (2), 1430-1439. doi: 10.1007/s12035-017-0384-y

The Effects of Histone Deacetylase Inhibition on the Levels of Cerebral Cytokines in an Animal Model of Mania Induced by Dextroamphetamine

2017

Journal Article

Lithium and tamoxifen modulate behavior and Protein Kinase C activity in the animal model of mania induced by ouabain

Valvassori, Samira S., Dal-Pont, Gustavo C., Resende, Wilson R., Varela, Roger B., Peterle, Bruna R., Gava, Fernanda F., Mina, Francielle G., Cararo, José H., Carvalho, André F. and Quevedo, João (2017). Lithium and tamoxifen modulate behavior and Protein Kinase C activity in the animal model of mania induced by ouabain. International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 20 (11), 877-885. doi: 10.1093/ijnp/pyx049

Lithium and tamoxifen modulate behavior and Protein Kinase C activity in the animal model of mania induced by ouabain

2017

Journal Article

The different effects of lithium and tamoxifen on memory formation and the levels of neurotrophic factors in the brain of male and female rats

Valvassori, Samira S., Borges, Cenita P., Varela, Roger B., Bavaresco, Daniela V., Bianchini, Guilherme, Mariot, Edemilson, Arent, Camila O., Resende, Wilson R., Budni, Josiane and Quevedo, João (2017). The different effects of lithium and tamoxifen on memory formation and the levels of neurotrophic factors in the brain of male and female rats. Brain Research Bulletin, 134, 228-235. doi: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2017.08.006

The different effects of lithium and tamoxifen on memory formation and the levels of neurotrophic factors in the brain of male and female rats

2017

Book Chapter

Animal models of mood disorders: focus on bipolar disorder and depression

Valvassori, Samira S., Varela, Roger B. and Quevedo, João (2017). Animal models of mood disorders: focus on bipolar disorder and depression. Animal models for the study of human disease. (pp. 991-1001) edited by P. Michael Conn. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-809468-6.00038-3

Animal models of mood disorders: focus on bipolar disorder and depression

2017

Journal Article

Lithium ameliorates sleep deprivation-induced mania-like behavior, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis alterations, oxidative stress and elevations of cytokine concentrations in the brain and serum of mice

Valvassori, Samira S., Resende, Wilson R., Dal-Pont, Gustavo, Sangaletti-Pereira, Heron, Gava, Fernanda F., Peterle, Bruna R., Carvalho, André F., Varela, Roger B., Dal-Pizzol, Felipe and Quevedo, João (2017). Lithium ameliorates sleep deprivation-induced mania-like behavior, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis alterations, oxidative stress and elevations of cytokine concentrations in the brain and serum of mice. Bipolar Disorders, 19 (4), 246-258. doi: 10.1111/bdi.12503

Lithium ameliorates sleep deprivation-induced mania-like behavior, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis alterations, oxidative stress and elevations of cytokine concentrations in the brain and serum of mice

2015

Journal Article

Memory and brain-derived neurotrophic factor after subchronic or chronic amphetamine treatment in an animal model of mania

Fries, Gabriel R., Valvassori, Samira S., Bock, Hugo, Stertz, Laura, Magalhães, Pedro Vieira da Silva, Mariot, Edimilson, Varela, Roger B., Kauer-Sant'Anna, Marcia, Quevedo, João, Kapczinski, Flávio and Saraiva-Pereira, Maria Luiza (2015). Memory and brain-derived neurotrophic factor after subchronic or chronic amphetamine treatment in an animal model of mania. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 68, 329-336. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2015.05.006

Memory and brain-derived neurotrophic factor after subchronic or chronic amphetamine treatment in an animal model of mania

2015

Journal Article

Intracerebral Administration of BDNF Protects Rat Brain Against Oxidative Stress Induced by Ouabain in an Animal Model of Mania

Valvassori, Samira S., Arent, Camila O., Steckert, Amanda V., Varela, Roger B., Jornada, Luciano K., Tonin, Paula T., Budni, Josiane, Mariot, Edemilson, Kapczinski, Flávio and Quevedo, João (2015). Intracerebral Administration of BDNF Protects Rat Brain Against Oxidative Stress Induced by Ouabain in an Animal Model of Mania. Molecular Neurobiology, 52 (1), 353-362. doi: 10.1007/s12035-014-8873-8

Intracerebral Administration of BDNF Protects Rat Brain Against Oxidative Stress Induced by Ouabain in an Animal Model of Mania

2015

Journal Article

Effects of palatable cafeteria diet on cognitive and noncognitive behaviors and brain neurotrophins’ levels in mice

Leffa, Daniela D., Valvassori, Samira S., Varela, Roger B., Lopes-Borges, Jésica, Daumann, Francine, Longaretti, Luiza M., Dajori, Ana Luiza F., Quevedo, João and Andrade, Vanessa M. (2015). Effects of palatable cafeteria diet on cognitive and noncognitive behaviors and brain neurotrophins’ levels in mice. Metabolic Brain Disease, 30 (4), 1073-1082. doi: 10.1007/s11011-015-9682-0

Effects of palatable cafeteria diet on cognitive and noncognitive behaviors and brain neurotrophins’ levels in mice

2015

Journal Article

Lithium modulates the production of peripheral and cerebral cytokines in an animal model of mania induced by dextroamphetamine

Valvassori, Samira S., Tonin, Paula T., Varela, Roger B., Carvalho, André F., Mariot, Edemilson, Amboni, Rafaela T., Bianchini, Guilherme, Andersen, Monica L. and Quevedo, João (2015). Lithium modulates the production of peripheral and cerebral cytokines in an animal model of mania induced by dextroamphetamine. Bipolar Disorders, 17 (5), 507-517. doi: 10.1111/bdi.12299

Lithium modulates the production of peripheral and cerebral cytokines in an animal model of mania induced by dextroamphetamine

2015

Journal Article

Sodium butyrate has an antimanic effect and protects the brain against oxidative stress in an animal model of mania induced by ouabain

Valvassori, Samira S., Dal-Pont, Gustavo C., Steckert, Amanda V., Varela, Roger B., Lopes-Borges, Jéssica, Mariot, Edemilson, Resende, Wilson R., Arent, Camila O., Carvalho, André F. and Quevedo, João (2015). Sodium butyrate has an antimanic effect and protects the brain against oxidative stress in an animal model of mania induced by ouabain. Psychiatry Research, 235, 154-159. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2015.11.017

Sodium butyrate has an antimanic effect and protects the brain against oxidative stress in an animal model of mania induced by ouabain

2015

Journal Article

Effects of chronic administration of fenproporex on cognitive and non-cognitive behaviors

Gonçalves, Cinara L., Furlanetto, Camila B., Valvassori, Samira S., Bavaresco, Daniela V., Varela, Roger B., Budni, Josiane, Quevedo, João and Streck, Emilio L. (2015). Effects of chronic administration of fenproporex on cognitive and non-cognitive behaviors. Metabolic Brain Disease, 30 (2), 583-588. doi: 10.1007/s11011-014-9617-1

Effects of chronic administration of fenproporex on cognitive and non-cognitive behaviors

2015

Journal Article

Sodium butyrate and mood stabilizers block ouabain-induced hyperlocomotion and increase BDNF, NGF and GDNF levels in brain of Wistar rats

Varela, Roger B., Valvassori, Samira S., Lopes-Borges, Jéssica, Mariot, Edemilson, Dal-Pont, Gustavo C., Amboni, Rafaela T., Bianchini, Guilherme and Quevedo, João (2015). Sodium butyrate and mood stabilizers block ouabain-induced hyperlocomotion and increase BDNF, NGF and GDNF levels in brain of Wistar rats. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 61, 114-121. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2014.11.003

Sodium butyrate and mood stabilizers block ouabain-induced hyperlocomotion and increase BDNF, NGF and GDNF levels in brain of Wistar rats

2014

Journal Article

Histone deacetylase inhibitors reverse manic-like behaviors and protect the rat brain from energetic metabolic alterations induced by ouabain

Lopes-Borges, Jéssica, Valvassori, Samira S., Varela, Roger B., Tonin, Paula T., Vieira, Julia S., Gonçalves, Cinara L., Streck, Emilio L. and Quevedo, João (2014). Histone deacetylase inhibitors reverse manic-like behaviors and protect the rat brain from energetic metabolic alterations induced by ouabain. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 128, 89-95. doi: 10.1016/j.pbb.2014.11.014

Histone deacetylase inhibitors reverse manic-like behaviors and protect the rat brain from energetic metabolic alterations induced by ouabain

2014

Journal Article

Effects of ouabain on cytokine/chemokine levels in an animal model of mania

Tonin, Paula T., Valvassori, Samira S., Lopes-Borges, Jéssica, Mariot, Edemilson, Varela, Roger B., Teixeira, AntÔnio Lucio and Quevedo, João (2014). Effects of ouabain on cytokine/chemokine levels in an animal model of mania. Journal of Neuroimmunology, 276 (1-2), 236-239. doi: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2014.09.007

Effects of ouabain on cytokine/chemokine levels in an animal model of mania

2014

Journal Article

Sodium butyrate functions as an antidepressant and improves cognition with enhanced neurotrophic expression in models of maternal deprivation and chronic mild stress

Valvassori, Samira Silva, Varela, Roger Bitencourt, Arent, Camila Orlandi, Dal-Pont, Gustavo Colombo, Bobsin, Tamara Sarate, Budni, Josiane, Réus, Gislaine Zilli and Quevedo, João (2014). Sodium butyrate functions as an antidepressant and improves cognition with enhanced neurotrophic expression in models of maternal deprivation and chronic mild stress. Current Neurovascular Research, 11 (4), 359-366. doi: 10.2174/1567202611666140829162158

Sodium butyrate functions as an antidepressant and improves cognition with enhanced neurotrophic expression in models of maternal deprivation and chronic mild stress

2014

Journal Article

Fenproporex increases locomotor activity and alters energy metabolism, and mood stabilizers reverse these changes: A proposal for a new animal model of mania

Rezin, Gislaine T., Furlanetto, Camila B., Scaini, Giselli, Valvassori, Samira S., Gonçalves, Cinara L., Ferreira, Gabriela K., Jeremias, Isabela C., Resende, Wilson R., Cardoso, Mariane R., Varela, Roger B., Quevedo, João and Streck, Emilio L. (2014). Fenproporex increases locomotor activity and alters energy metabolism, and mood stabilizers reverse these changes: A proposal for a new animal model of mania. Molecular Neurobiology, 49 (2), 877-892. doi: 10.1007/s12035-013-8566-8

Fenproporex increases locomotor activity and alters energy metabolism, and mood stabilizers reverse these changes: A proposal for a new animal model of mania

Past funding

  • 2023
    Cell-specific control of striatal neurotransmission for mood regulation (project under NHRMC CREDIT Centre of Research Excellence administered by Deakin University)
    Deakin University
    Open grant

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