Neuronal K+-Cl- cotransporter KCC2 as a promising drug target for epilepsy treatment

E McMoneagle, J Zhou, S Zhang, W Huang… - Acta Pharmacologica …, 2024 - nature.com
Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder characterized by unprovoked seizures. γ-
Aminobutyric acid (GABA) serves as the primary fast inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain …

[HTML][HTML] The role of SLC12A family of cation-chloride cotransporters and drug discovery methodologies

S Zhang, NFM Azlan, SS Josiah, J Zhou, X Zhou… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The solute carrier family 12 (SLC12) of cation-chloride cotransporters (CCCs) comprises
potassium chloride cotransporters (KCCs, eg KCC1, KCC2, KCC3, and KCC4)-mediated …

[HTML][HTML] The TMEM16A channel as a potential therapeutic target in vascular disease

R Al-Hosni, R Kaye, CS Choi… - Current Opinion in …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
The TMEM16A channel regulates vascular function by controlling artery tone and capillary
diameter as well as vessel formation and histology. Preclinical and clinical investigations are …

Targeting the WNK-SPAK/OSR1 pathway and cation-chloride cotransporters for the therapy of stroke

SS Josiah, NF Meor Azlan, J Zhang - International Journal of Molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Stroke is one of the major culprits responsible for morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the
currently available pharmacological strategies to combat this global disease are scanty …

Chloride ions in health and disease

SK Raut, K Singh, S Sanghvi, V Loyo-Celis… - Bioscience …, 2024 - portlandpress.com
Chloride is a key anion involved in cellular physiology by regulating its homeostasis and
rheostatic processes. Changes in cellular Cl− concentration result in differential regulation of …

Rett and Rett-related disorders: Common mechanisms for shared symptoms?

SR D'Mello - Experimental Biology and Medicine, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by loss-of-function mutations in the
methyl-CpG binding protein-2 (MeCP2) gene that is characterized by epilepsy, intellectual …

SLC12A9 is an immunological and prognostic biomarker for glioma

D Li, P Zheng, S Huang - Gene, 2025 - Elsevier
Background Glioma is one of the most common malignant brain tumors. It has a high rate of
progression and a poor prognosis, and effective biomarkers still need to be identified. The …

Functional interactions between neurotransmitters and neuropeptides in regulating suprachiasmatic nucleus function and circadian rhythms

V Reghunandanan - Exploration of Neuroscience, 2024 - explorationpub.com
The overt expression of circadian rhythms is a manifestation of the suprachiasmatic nucleus
(SCN). This integrated complex function based on the transcriptional/translational feedback …

[PDF][PDF] Nano-LC-FTMS Analysis of the Primary Structure and Post-translational Modifications of the α1 Subunit of the GABAA Receptor

N Akentieva - 2022 - biointerfaceresearch.com
GABAAR is one of the most significant drug targets in the treatment of neuropsychiatric
disorders such as epilepsy, insomnia, anxiety, as well as anesthesia in surgical operations …