The β-Endorphin Role in Stress-Related Psychiatric Disorders
... -endorphin is modulated by dopamine, it may be a relevant chain in the neurochemical cascade that affects the manifestation of depressive like behavior. Other data [35], as well as those presented herein, demonstrate that extracellular endorphin levels in NAcc (nucleus accumbens) and ArN were altere ...
... -endorphin is modulated by dopamine, it may be a relevant chain in the neurochemical cascade that affects the manifestation of depressive like behavior. Other data [35], as well as those presented herein, demonstrate that extracellular endorphin levels in NAcc (nucleus accumbens) and ArN were altere ...
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... and cognitive function probably depends on a number of factors, including localization of receptors in particular brain regions, the signaling pathways activated (or inhibited) by each receptor subtype, and the type of memory being assessed. Overall, however, there is strong evidence that activation ...
... and cognitive function probably depends on a number of factors, including localization of receptors in particular brain regions, the signaling pathways activated (or inhibited) by each receptor subtype, and the type of memory being assessed. Overall, however, there is strong evidence that activation ...
The use of cannabinoids in animals and therapeutic implications for
... Although cannabinoids have been attracting attention for many years, the last four decades have brought completely new and scientifically wellfounded insights into their therapeutic potential. Since 1975 more than 100 controlled clinical trials with cannabinoids (or whole-plant preparations) for sev ...
... Although cannabinoids have been attracting attention for many years, the last four decades have brought completely new and scientifically wellfounded insights into their therapeutic potential. Since 1975 more than 100 controlled clinical trials with cannabinoids (or whole-plant preparations) for sev ...
Psilocybin and Consciousness
... Aghajanian GK, Marek GJ (1997). Serotonin induces excitatory postsynaptic potentials in apical dendrites of neocortical pyramidal cells. Neuropharmacology 36: 589–599 Carter O.L, et al. “Modulating the Rate and Rhythmicity of Perceptual Rivalry Alternations with the Mixed 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A Agonist P ...
... Aghajanian GK, Marek GJ (1997). Serotonin induces excitatory postsynaptic potentials in apical dendrites of neocortical pyramidal cells. Neuropharmacology 36: 589–599 Carter O.L, et al. “Modulating the Rate and Rhythmicity of Perceptual Rivalry Alternations with the Mixed 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A Agonist P ...
Dexmedetomidine: A Useful Adjunct to Consider in Some High Risk
... time to extubation.9 Multiple studies have demonstrated that DEX possesses important postsurgical analgesia, yet it appears to have little significant respiratory depression. Reports suggest that there is much less respiratory depression caused by DEX than by other sedatives due to its nonopioid ana ...
... time to extubation.9 Multiple studies have demonstrated that DEX possesses important postsurgical analgesia, yet it appears to have little significant respiratory depression. Reports suggest that there is much less respiratory depression caused by DEX than by other sedatives due to its nonopioid ana ...
Reciprocal Regulation of Agonist and Inverse Agonist Signaling
... agonist to agonist after ICI174864 pretreatment. Likewise, ICI174864 turned from inverse agonist to agonist when tested in cAMP accumulation assays. In both cases, inversion of efficacy was concomitant with marked increase in potency for agonist effects. Together with functional changes, short-term ...
... agonist to agonist after ICI174864 pretreatment. Likewise, ICI174864 turned from inverse agonist to agonist when tested in cAMP accumulation assays. In both cases, inversion of efficacy was concomitant with marked increase in potency for agonist effects. Together with functional changes, short-term ...
Novel approaches for the treatment of psychostimulant/opioid abuse
... Beyond dopamine receptors, numerous other receptors have been suggested as novel anti-addiction therapies. For example neurokinin (NK1), orexin (OX1), galanin (GalR1) and mGlu7 receptors. In brief, NK1 receptors have been implicated in both motivational behaviour and stress responses, and have shown ...
... Beyond dopamine receptors, numerous other receptors have been suggested as novel anti-addiction therapies. For example neurokinin (NK1), orexin (OX1), galanin (GalR1) and mGlu7 receptors. In brief, NK1 receptors have been implicated in both motivational behaviour and stress responses, and have shown ...
PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ACTION: DRUGS FOR TEST 1
... LOW DOSES: ↑ systolic and ↓ diastolic so ↑ in HR( somewhat β-1) HIGH DOSES: ↑diastolic and ↓ HR(both α1) ...
... LOW DOSES: ↑ systolic and ↓ diastolic so ↑ in HR( somewhat β-1) HIGH DOSES: ↑diastolic and ↓ HR(both α1) ...
CP47,497-C8 and JWH073, commonly found in `Spice` herbal
... work suggested that a maximal amount of CB1 internalization was usually obtained by 2 to 3 h (Atwood et al., 2010; Daigle et al., 2008). However, JWH073 produced a much slower rate of receptor internalization than either JWH018 or CP47,497-C8 with a 74.2 min (53.7 to 119.7 min) half-life (non-overla ...
... work suggested that a maximal amount of CB1 internalization was usually obtained by 2 to 3 h (Atwood et al., 2010; Daigle et al., 2008). However, JWH073 produced a much slower rate of receptor internalization than either JWH018 or CP47,497-C8 with a 74.2 min (53.7 to 119.7 min) half-life (non-overla ...
G protein-coupled receptor dimers: Functional
... signalling activity, but coexpression with a second subtype (GABABR2) resulted in a fully functional heterodimer that was expressed at the ...
... signalling activity, but coexpression with a second subtype (GABABR2) resulted in a fully functional heterodimer that was expressed at the ...
Regina Conde
... Hence, it is possible that the effects of MDMA will have to be evaluated on subjects with similar drug backgrounds or no drug exposure what so ever. Reneman et al., Sempler et al. and McCann et al. conclude, even with the limitation of their methodologies, that MDMA lowers the levels of serotonin in ...
... Hence, it is possible that the effects of MDMA will have to be evaluated on subjects with similar drug backgrounds or no drug exposure what so ever. Reneman et al., Sempler et al. and McCann et al. conclude, even with the limitation of their methodologies, that MDMA lowers the levels of serotonin in ...
STUDY OF THE NEUROMODULATORY EFFECTS OF DOPAMINE
... increased the amplitude of GABAA-IPSC and this increase resulted from a loss of functional presynaptic D2 receptors and the de novo addition of D1 receptors. Furthermore, direct activation of D1 receptors only in rats maintaining cocaine self-administration resulted in a sustained increase of GABAA- ...
... increased the amplitude of GABAA-IPSC and this increase resulted from a loss of functional presynaptic D2 receptors and the de novo addition of D1 receptors. Furthermore, direct activation of D1 receptors only in rats maintaining cocaine self-administration resulted in a sustained increase of GABAA- ...
Adjunct to anesthesia One of a number of drugs or techniques used
... the patient is relaxed and unconcerned by his surroundings. Phenothiazine Derivatives Mechanism of action on CNS is not well understood. It has been proposed that they are Dopamine blockers. - They approved for use in wide variety of animals, and for administration by almost any rout. - They are r ...
... the patient is relaxed and unconcerned by his surroundings. Phenothiazine Derivatives Mechanism of action on CNS is not well understood. It has been proposed that they are Dopamine blockers. - They approved for use in wide variety of animals, and for administration by almost any rout. - They are r ...
Revisiting AMPA receptors as an antiepileptic drug target
... However, repetitive activation of AMPA receptors can cause sufficient depolarization to relieve the magnesium block, enabling a slower NMDA receptor mediated component of the response that is associated with calcium influx into the postsynaptic neuron. This influx triggers various forms of synaptic ...
... However, repetitive activation of AMPA receptors can cause sufficient depolarization to relieve the magnesium block, enabling a slower NMDA receptor mediated component of the response that is associated with calcium influx into the postsynaptic neuron. This influx triggers various forms of synaptic ...
Revisiting AMPA Receptors as an Antiepileptic Drug Target
... However, repetitive activation of AMPA receptors can cause sufficient depolarization to relieve the magnesium block, enabling a slower NMDA receptor mediated component of the response that is associated with calcium influx into the postsynaptic neuron. This influx triggers various forms of synaptic ...
... However, repetitive activation of AMPA receptors can cause sufficient depolarization to relieve the magnesium block, enabling a slower NMDA receptor mediated component of the response that is associated with calcium influx into the postsynaptic neuron. This influx triggers various forms of synaptic ...
Laurate Biosensors Image Brain Neurotransmitters In Vivo: Can an Antihypertensive Medication Alter Psychostimulant Behavior?
... study in vivo integrated neurochemistry and behavior produced by cocaine and caffeine alone and coadministered and (b) study the effects of the antihypertensive medication, ketanserin, on cocaine and caffeine responses alone and co-administered. Cocaine is known to be a reinforcer of psychostimulant ...
... study in vivo integrated neurochemistry and behavior produced by cocaine and caffeine alone and coadministered and (b) study the effects of the antihypertensive medication, ketanserin, on cocaine and caffeine responses alone and co-administered. Cocaine is known to be a reinforcer of psychostimulant ...
Naloxone as a Mu-Receptor Antagonist
... Seen in Figure 1, oxycodone, naloxone and beta-FNA all share similar structural characteristics that allow them to bind to the MOR. Oxycodone has a tyrosine structural motif, which includes a benzene ring with a methoxy substituent. Naloxone and beta-FNA have a tyrosine mimic including a benzene rin ...
... Seen in Figure 1, oxycodone, naloxone and beta-FNA all share similar structural characteristics that allow them to bind to the MOR. Oxycodone has a tyrosine structural motif, which includes a benzene ring with a methoxy substituent. Naloxone and beta-FNA have a tyrosine mimic including a benzene rin ...
HPPD Subjects - UCSD Cognitive Science
... symptoms that were experienced while intoxicated with the hallucinogen B. The symptoms in Criterion A cause clinically significant distress in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning C. The symptoms are not due to a general medical condition and are not better accounted for by ...
... symptoms that were experienced while intoxicated with the hallucinogen B. The symptoms in Criterion A cause clinically significant distress in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning C. The symptoms are not due to a general medical condition and are not better accounted for by ...
Ligand Residence Time at G-protein–Coupled Receptors—Why We
... Introduction G-protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent attractive pharmacological targets. A long tradition of research in this field has led to the development of several successful drug classes that make up almost 30% of all marketed drugs. Such drugs can interfere with a given GPCR by binding ...
... Introduction G-protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent attractive pharmacological targets. A long tradition of research in this field has led to the development of several successful drug classes that make up almost 30% of all marketed drugs. Such drugs can interfere with a given GPCR by binding ...
Product Monograph
... coronary vasodilatory reserve (~10%), increased coronary resistance (~20%), and decreased hyperemic myocardial blood flow (~10%) were noted. The relevance of these findings to the use of the recommended oral dose of this 5-HT 1 agonist is not known. Similar studies have not been done with MAXALT®. H ...
... coronary vasodilatory reserve (~10%), increased coronary resistance (~20%), and decreased hyperemic myocardial blood flow (~10%) were noted. The relevance of these findings to the use of the recommended oral dose of this 5-HT 1 agonist is not known. Similar studies have not been done with MAXALT®. H ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Lecture 9
... aldosterone & Na excreted, but H2O & K retained - Used to treat HTN primarily, - but not a 1st line drug. Also used in heart failure. - SE = hyperkalemia & 1st dose hypotension (more common with comb. Diuretic & ACE inhibitor. ...
... aldosterone & Na excreted, but H2O & K retained - Used to treat HTN primarily, - but not a 1st line drug. Also used in heart failure. - SE = hyperkalemia & 1st dose hypotension (more common with comb. Diuretic & ACE inhibitor. ...
Chapter 18 Opioid Analgesics
... analgesia readily traverse the placenta,their use for obstetric analgesia can result in delivery of an infant with depressed respiration. • 4. Use in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function. ...
... analgesia readily traverse the placenta,their use for obstetric analgesia can result in delivery of an infant with depressed respiration. • 4. Use in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function. ...
Can`t I Just Take a Pill For It?
... airway muscles and reduces apneas. In June 2003 at the 2003 Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) Conference in Chicago*, Carley and Radulovacki reported results of their study on 12 human subjects who had used mirtazapine to reduce sleep apnea. The subjects were given either a placebo or o ...
... airway muscles and reduces apneas. In June 2003 at the 2003 Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) Conference in Chicago*, Carley and Radulovacki reported results of their study on 12 human subjects who had used mirtazapine to reduce sleep apnea. The subjects were given either a placebo or o ...
this PDF file - Journal of the Indian Institute of Science
... and membranes containing opiate receptorsL1: (1) A non-specific saturable binding consisting primarily of interactions between thc protonated nitrogen atom of Lhe opiate and anionic group:, of monbrntlc niacromolecules. (2) A non-saturable interaction (trapped and disaolvcd) having the physical soht ...
... and membranes containing opiate receptorsL1: (1) A non-specific saturable binding consisting primarily of interactions between thc protonated nitrogen atom of Lhe opiate and anionic group:, of monbrntlc niacromolecules. (2) A non-saturable interaction (trapped and disaolvcd) having the physical soht ...