miR‑9 inhibition of neuronal apoptosis and expression levels of apoptosis genes Bcl‑2 and Bax in depression model rats through Notch pathway

Effects of micro ribonucleic acid (miR)‑9 on neuronal apoptosis and expression levels of apoptosis genes B‑cell lymphoma‑2 (Bcl‑2) and Bcl‑2 associated X protein (Bax) in depression model rats, as well as its regulatory mechanism, were investigated. Thirty Sprague‑Dawley rats were randomly divided into control group (n=10), model group (n=10) and miR‑9 inhibitor group (n=10). The rat model of depression was established using the chronic stress...