Potential of GABAB Receptor Positive Allosteric Modulators in the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

P Maccioni, G Colombo - CNS drugs, 2019 - Springer
The orthosteric γ-aminobutyric acid B (GABA B) receptor agonist baclofen is currently
considered a therapeutic option for alcohol use disorder (AUD); however, the safety profile …

Recent Advances in the Potential of Positive Allosteric Modulators of the GABAB Receptor to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder

E Augier - Alcohol and Alcoholism, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Aims The effects of alcohol on gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transmission are key for
the development and maintenance of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Previous research …

Targeting the GABAB Receptor for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

R Agabio, KA Leite-Morris, G Addolorato, G Colombo - GABAB receptor, 2016 - Springer
Accumulating lines of experimental and clinical evidence suggest that the prototypic,
orthosteric GABA type B (GABA B) receptor agonist, baclofen, may possess therapeutic …

The development of medications for alcohol-use disorders targeting the GABAB receptor system

R Agabio, P Maccioni, M AM Carai… - Recent Patents on …, 2012 - ingentaconnect.com
The present paper summarizes experimental and clinical data suggesting the therapeutic
potential of the prototypic GABAB receptor agonist, baclofen, for the treatment of alcohol-use …

GABAB receptor ligands for the treatment of alcohol use disorder: preclinical and clinical evidence

R Agabio, G Colombo - Frontiers in neuroscience, 2014 - frontiersin.org
The present paper summarizes the preclinical and clinical studies conducted to define the
“anti-alcohol” pharmacological profile of the prototypic GABAB receptor agonist, baclofen …

Reduction of excessive alcohol drinking by a novel GABAB receptor positive allosteric modulator ADX71441 in mice

LS Hwa, M Kalinichev, H Haddouk, S Poli… - …, 2014 - Springer
Rationale A promising pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorders has been positive
allosteric modulators (PAMs) of the γ-aminobutyric acid receptor B (GABA BR) since GABA …

Role of the GABAB receptor in alcohol-seeking and drinking behavior

P Maccioni, G Colombo - Alcohol, 2009 - Elsevier
The present paper summarizes experimental data demonstrating the reducing effect of direct
agonists and positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) of the γ-aminobutyric acidB (GABAB) …

The GABAB positive allosteric modulator ADX71441 attenuates alcohol self-administration and relapse to alcohol seeking in rats

E Augier, RS Dulman, R Damadzic, A Pilling… - …, 2017 - nature.com
GABAergic signaling is involved in modulating the reinforcing properties of alcohol, and
GABA B receptors have been proposed as a potential target for clinical treatment of …

GABAB receptor as therapeutic target for drug addiction: from baclofen to positive allosteric modulators

R Agabio, G Colombo - Psychiatria Polska, 2015 - iris.unica.it
The present paper summarizes experimental and clinical data indicating the therapeutic
potential of the GABAB receptor agonist, baclofen, in the treatment of alcohol use disorder …

Inhibition of alcohol self-administration by positive allosteric modulators of the GABAB receptor in rats: lack of tolerance and potentiation of baclofen

P Maccioni, D Vargiolu, AW Thomas, P Malherbe… - …, 2015 - Springer
Rationale Treatment with positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) of the GABA B receptor
(GABA B PAMs) inhibits several alcohol-motivated behaviors in rodents, including operant …