New drug approvals for 2022: Synthesis and clinical applications

S Yuan, DD Shen, R Jia, JS Sun… - Medicinal Research …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a total of 37 new drugs in
2022, which are composed of 20 chemical entities and 17 biologics. In particular, 20 …

Cryo-EM structures reveal native GABAA receptor assemblies and pharmacology

C Sun, H Zhu, S Clark, E Gouaux - Nature, 2023 - nature.com
Type A γ-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABAARs) are the principal inhibitory receptors in the
brain and the target of a wide range of clinical agents, including anaesthetics, sedatives …

The role of Extrasynaptic GABA receptors in postpartum depression

YF Feng, YY Zhou, KM Duan - Molecular Neurobiology, 2024 - Springer
Postpartum depression is a serious disease with a high incidence and severe impact on
pregnant women and infants, but its mechanism remains unclear. Recent studies have …

Lipid nanodisc scaffold and size alter the structure of a pentameric ligand-gated ion channel

V Dalal, MJ Arcario, JT Petroff, BK Tan… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Lipid nanodiscs have become a standard tool for studying membrane proteins, including
using single particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM). We find that reconstituting the …

Atypical antipsychotics antagonize GABAA receptors in the ventral tegmental area GABA neurons to relieve psychotic behaviors

C Lu, X Zhu, Y Feng, W Ao, J Li, Z Gao, H Luo… - Molecular …, 2023 - nature.com
Psychosis is an abnormal mental condition that can cause patients to lose contact with
reality. It is a common symptom of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sleep deprivation, and …

[HTML][HTML] The emergence of antidepressant drugs targeting GABAA receptors: A concise review

X Gonda, FI Tarazi, P Dome - Biochemical Pharmacology, 2024 - Elsevier
Depression is among the most common psychiatric illnesses, which imposes a major
socioeconomic burden on patients, caregivers, and the public health system. Treatment with …

Recent advances on the influence of fipronil on insect behavior

ME Rosa, RS Oliveira, R de Faria Barbosa… - Current Opinion in Insect …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fipronil, a pesticide widely used to control agricultural and household insect pests, blocks
insect GABA A and glutamate (GluCl) ionotropic receptors, resulting in uncontrolled …

[HTML][HTML] The therapeutic effects of saikosaponins on depression through the modulation of neuroplasticity: From molecular mechanisms to potential clinical …

S Chen, K Wang, H Wang, Y Gao, K Nie, X Jiang… - Pharmacological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Depression is a major global health issue that urgently requires innovative and precise
treatment options. In this context, saikosaponin has emerged as a promising candidate …

Reperfusion and cytoprotective agents are a mutually beneficial pair in ischaemic stroke therapy: an overview of pathophysiology, pharmacological targets and …

X Xu, M Chen, D Zhu - Stroke and Vascular Neurology, 2024 - svn.bmj.com
Stroke is the second-leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in much of
the world. In particular, China faces the greatest challenge from stroke, since the population …

GABRG2 Variants Associated with Febrile Seizures

CC Hernandez, Y Shen, N Hu, W Shen, V Narayanan… - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Febrile seizures (FS) are the most common form of epilepsy in children between six months
and five years of age. FS is a self-limited type of fever-related seizure. However, complicated …