Therapeutic potential of pharmacological agents targeting TRP channels in CNS disorders
Central nervous system (CNS) disorders like Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson disease
(PD), stroke, epilepsy, depression, and bipolar disorder have a high impact on both medical …
(PD), stroke, epilepsy, depression, and bipolar disorder have a high impact on both medical …
Design, synthesis, and applications of ring‐functionalized histidines in peptide‐based medicinal chemistry and drug discovery
Modified and synthetic α‐amino acids are known to show diverse applications. Histidine,
which possesses numerous applications when subjected to synthetic modifications, is one …
which possesses numerous applications when subjected to synthetic modifications, is one …
Unmet needs of patients with narcolepsy: perspectives on emerging treatment options
DR Wozniak, TG Quinnell - Nature and science of sleep, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
The treatment options currently available for narcolepsy are often unsatisfactory due to
suboptimal efficacy, troublesome side effects, development of drug tolerance, and …
suboptimal efficacy, troublesome side effects, development of drug tolerance, and …
Biochemical and physiological insights into TRH receptor-mediated signaling
R Trubacova, Z Drastichova, J Novotny - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) is an important endocrine agent that regulates the
function of cells in the anterior pituitary and the central and peripheral nervous systems. By …
function of cells in the anterior pituitary and the central and peripheral nervous systems. By …
ZDHHC8 critically regulates seizure susceptibility in epilepsy
Q Yang, F Zheng, Y Hu, Y Yang, Y Li, G Chen… - Cell death & …, 2018 - nature.com
Epilepsy is one of the most prevalent and drug-refractory neurological disorders. Zinc finger
DHHC-type containing 8 (ZDHHC8) is a putative palmitoyltransferase that is highly …
DHHC-type containing 8 (ZDHHC8) is a putative palmitoyltransferase that is highly …
Menthol exerts TRPM8-independent antiepileptic effects in prefrontal cortex pyramidal neurons
B Szulczyk, A Spyrka - Brain Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Menthol is a natural compound that evokes cold sensations by activating TRPM8 channels
in peripheral sensory receptors. Little is known about the effects of this compound on brain …
in peripheral sensory receptors. Little is known about the effects of this compound on brain …
Receptors of peptides as therapeutic targets in epilepsy research
Neuropeptides are signaling molecules participating in the modulation of synaptic
transmission. Neuropeptides are stored in dense core synaptic vesicles, the release of …
transmission. Neuropeptides are stored in dense core synaptic vesicles, the release of …
Lactate reduces epileptiform activity through HCA1 and GIRK channel activation in rat subicular neurons in an in vitro model
Objective Much evidence suggests that the subiculum plays a significant role in the
regulation of epileptic activity. Lactate acts as a neuroprotective agent against many …
regulation of epileptic activity. Lactate acts as a neuroprotective agent against many …
The thyrotropin-releasing hormone-degrading ectoenzyme, a therapeutic target?
JL Charli, A Rodríguez-Rodríguez… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH: Glp-His-Pro-NH2) is a peptide mainly produced by
brain neurons. In mammals, hypophysiotropic TRH neurons of the paraventricular nucleus of …
brain neurons. In mammals, hypophysiotropic TRH neurons of the paraventricular nucleus of …
Capsaicin inhibits sodium currents and epileptiform activity in prefrontal cortex pyramidal neurons
M Pasierski, B Szulczyk - Neurochemistry International, 2020 - Elsevier
Capsaicin, a compound found in chili peppers, causes burning sensations by acting on the
peripheral sensory system. However, it has also been reported to exert substantial effects on …
peripheral sensory system. However, it has also been reported to exert substantial effects on …