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Colchicine in Neurosurgery.
CONCLUSION: Colchicine is a drug that over the years has shown promising results in certain neurosurgical entities. Its derivatives or potential colchicine-like agents might have a more significant place in neurosurgical practice. PMID: 29336254 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - January 14, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Evangelos D, Dimitrios G, Marios TS Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

Discovery of Leonuri and therapeutical applications: From bench to bedside
Publication date: Available online 9 March 2018 Source:Pharmacology & Therapeutics Author(s): Yi Zhun Zhu, Weijun Wu, Qing Zhu, Xinhua Liu Despite several advances in percutaneous coronary intervention and the discovery of new drugs, the incidence of myocardial infarction and deaths due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has not decreased markedly in China. The quality of life is affected seriously, which further results in great social and family burden. Many drugs, from the century-old aspirin to the newly FDA-approved Byvalson, have been proven to be effective in the treatment and prevention of CVD. As clinically...
Source: Pharmacology and Therapeutics - March 9, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Roles of TRAF6 in central nervous system.
Abstract Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor (TRAF) is an important binding protein of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily and the toll/IL-1 receptor (TIR) superfamily, which play an important role in innate immunity and acquired immunity. TRAFs family has 7 members (TRAF1-7), and TRAF6 has its special facture and biological function. TRAF6 has two special domains: C-terminal domain and N-terminal domain, which could integrate with multiple kinases and regulate signaling pathway function as E3 ubiquitin ligase. Studies have increasingly found that TRAF6 is closely related to central nervous system...
Source: Current Neuropharmacology - April 11, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Dou Y, Tian X, Zhang J, Wang Z, Chen G Tags: Curr Neuropharmacol Source Type: research

TRPM2: a candidate therapeutic target for treating neurological diseases.
Abstract Transient receptor potential melastatin 2 (TRPM2) is a calcium (Ca2+)-permeable non-selective cation channel belonging to the TRP ion channel family. Oxidative stress-induced TRPM2 activation provokes aberrant intracellular Ca2+ accumulation and cell death in a variety of cell types, including neurons. Aberrant TRPM2 function has been implicated in several neurological disorders including ischemia/stroke, Alzheimer's disease, neuropathic pain, Parkinson's disease and bipolar disorder. In addition to research identifying a role for TRPM2 in disease, progress has been made in the identification of physiolog...
Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - April 19, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Belrose JC, Jackson MF Tags: Acta Pharmacol Sin Source Type: research

Discovery of Leonuri and therapeutical applications: From bench to bedside
Publication date: Available online 9 March 2018Source: Pharmacology & TherapeuticsAuthor(s): Yi Zhun Zhu, Weijun Wu, Qing Zhu, Xinhua LiuAbstractDespite several advances in percutaneous coronary intervention and the discovery of new drugs, the incidence of myocardial infarction and deaths due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has not decreased markedly in China. The quality of life is affected seriously, which further results in great social and family burden. Many drugs, from the century-old aspirin to the newly FDA-approved Byvalson, have been proven to be effective in the treatment and prevention of CVD. As clinically re...
Source: Pharmacology and Therapeutics - July 6, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

The Influence of Microneedles on the Percutaneous Penetration of Selected Antihypertensive Agents: Diltiazem Hydrochloride and Perindopril Erbumine.
Abstract It is well documented in the scientific literature that high blood pressure can lead to cardiovascular disease. Untreated hypertension has clinical consequences such as coronary artery disease, stroke or kidney failure. Diltiazem hydrochloride (DH), a calcium-channel blocker, and perindopril erbumine (PE), an inhibitor of the angiotensin converting enzyme are used for the management of hypertension. This project will examine the effect of microneedle rollers on the transport of DH and PE across pig ear skin. The use of the transcutaneous route of administration reduces and in sometimes eliminates the trau...
Source: Current Drug Delivery - July 30, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Luu E, Ita KB, Morra MJ, Popova IE Tags: Curr Drug Deliv Source Type: research

Differences in cardiovascular safety with non ‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug therapy ‐ a nationwide study in patients with osteoarthritis
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Source: Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology - November 28, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Carlo Alberto Barcella, Morten Lamberts, Patricia McGettigan, Emil Loldrup Fosb øl, Jesper Lindhardsen, Christian Torp‐Pedersen, Gunnar Hilmar Gislason, Anne‐Marie Schjerning Olsen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Connecting Metainflammation and Neuroinflammation Through the PTN-MK-RPTP β/ζ Axis: Relevance in Therapeutic Development
Conclusion The expression of the components of the PTN-MK-RPTPβ/ζ axis in immune cells and in inflammatory diseases suggests important roles for this axis in inflammation. Pleiotrophin has been recently identified as a limiting factor of metainflammation, a chronic pathological state that contributes to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. Pleiotrophin also seems to potentiate acute neuroinflammation independently of the inflammatory stimulus while MK seems to play different -even opposite- roles in acute neuroinflammation depending on the stimulus. Which are the functions of MK and PTN in chronic neuroi...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - April 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Plant-Derived Alkaloids: The Promising Disease-Modifying Agents for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Conclusion This paper summarizes the current findings regarding the anti-colitis activity of plant-derived alkaloids and shows how these alkaloids exhibit significant and beneficial effects in alleviating colonic inflammation. These natural alkaloids are not only promising agents for IBD treatment but are also components for developing new wonder drugs. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms or toxicological evaluation of most plant-derived alkaloids still require much scientific research, and their actual efficacies for IBD patients have not been verified well in field research. Thus, further clinical trials to elu...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - April 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Oral Cannabidiol Prevents Allodynia and Neurological Dysfunctions in a Mouse Model of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion In conclusion, our data demonstrate that mTBI causes late sensorial affective/cognitive deficiencies linked to altered neurotransmitter release at cortical level. Moreover, we showed that chronic CBD treatment reduces behavioral dysfunctions by restoring at least in part cortical biochemical processes. Taken together, our results suggest that CBD could represent a novel approach for the management of neuropsychiatric disorders associated with TBI. Author Contributions CB, LL, and RR conceived and designed the experiments. CB, MI, SB, FR, RI, and RM performed the experiments. GP, LS, SP, RR, LL, and IM analyze...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - April 15, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Mouse Models of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine for Studying Migraine Pathophysiology.
Abstract Migraine, an extremely disabling neurological disorder, has a strong genetic component. Since monogenic migraines (resulting from mutations or changes in a single gene) may help researchers discover migraine pathophysiology, transgenic mice models harboring gene mutations identified in familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM) patients have been generated. Studies in these FHM mutant mice models have shed light on the mechanisms of migraine and may aid in the identification of novel targets for treatment. More specifically, the studies shed light on how gene mutations, hormones, and other factors impact the path...
Source: Current Neuropharmacology - May 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Dehghani A, Karatas H Tags: Curr Neuropharmacol Source Type: research

Role of flavonoids in thrombotic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory diseases
AbstractThe failure of mechanisms of natural anti-coagulation either due to genetic impairment or due to severe external injuries may result in a condition called thrombosis. This is believed to be the primary cause for a variety of life-threatening conditions such as: heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis, and deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The growing number of these incidents requires an alternative anti-coagulant or anti-thrombotic agent that has minimal side effects and improved efficiency. For decades, plant polyphenols, especially flavonoids, were known for their vital role in preventing various ...
Source: Inflammopharmacology - July 14, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of Ilex pubescens Hook et Arn
ConclusionsThis review summarizes the results from current studies of I. pubescens, which is one of the valuable medicinal sources from traditional herbs. Some conventional uses have been evaluated by pharmacological investigation. In addition, unresolved issues include molecular mechanisms underlying bioactivities, pharmacokinetics, toxicology and efficacy, which are still being studied and explored before achieving integration into clinical medicines.
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - August 9, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

The Involvement of DDAH1 in the Activation of Spinal NOS Signaling in Early Stage of Mechanical Allodynia Induced by Exposure to Ischemic Stress in Mice.
Abstract The pathophysiological mechanism of central post-stroke pain (CPSP) is complicated and not well understood. Recently, it has been reported that an increase in the levels of spinal nitric oxide synthetase (NOS) occurs in cerebral ischemia, and spinal NOS is involved in the development of neuropathic pain. The aim of this study was to elucidate the mechanism of spinal NOS signaling in the development of CPSP. Male ddY mice were subjected to 30-min long bilateral carotid artery occlusion (BCAO). The withdrawal responses to mechanical stimuli were significantly increased as determined with von Frey test on da...
Source: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - September 3, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Matsuura W, Nakamoto K, Tokuyama S Tags: Biol Pharm Bull Source Type: research

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