Silodosin inhibits noradrenaline-activated transcription factors Elk1 and SRF in human prostate smooth muscle. [PDF]
The transcription factors Elk1 and serum response factor (SRF) are central regulators of cell cycle and phenotype in various cell types. Elk1 is activated by phosphorylation (serine-383), while activation of SRF requires its co-factor, myocardin ...
Andersson, Karl-Erik +10 more
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Use of alpha-adrenergic antagonists for lower urinary tract symptoms is not associated with worsening cognitive function. [PDF]
Berto FG +3 more
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6ER-018 The effectiveness of adrenergic alpha antagonists on reducing re-catheterisation rates in adults with urinary catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
YT Chen, C Kai-Cheng, C Hui-Yu
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A Prospective, Multicenter, Open-Label Study of Dose Escalation Therapy in Male Patients With Nocturia Refractory to 0.2-mg Tamsulosin Monotherapy [PDF]
Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of 0.4 mg of tamsulosin in patients with nocturia not responding to 0.2 mg. Methods Patients with intractable nocturia after treatment with 0.2 mg of tamsulosin for>1 month were included in a multicenter ...
Ho Song Yu +4 more
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Obesity is widely reported to be associated with a higher risk of the severity and worse clinical outcome of COVID-19. With the global prevalence of obesity, exploring the relationship between obesity and the severity of COVID-19 disease is of major ...
Auda Fares +3 more
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Cognitive Function and Urologic Medications for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms [PDF]
Special considerations should be made when selecting medications for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in older patients especially those over 65 years old.
Yeon Joo Kim, Bum Sik Tae, Jae Hyun Bae
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The Effectiveness of Silodosin for Nocturnal Polyuria in Elderly Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Multicenter Study [PDF]
Purpose: To investigate improvement in nocturia and nocturnal polyuria in nocturnal polyuria patients after silodosin administration by using a 3-day frequency volume chart. Methods: This was a prospective multicenter study.
Young Won Kim +6 more
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α1D-Adrenoceptors are responsible for the high sensitivity and the slow time-course of noradrenaline-mediated contraction in conductance arteries [PDF]
The objective of this study was to determine whether the different time-course characteristics of α1-adrenoceptor-mediated contraction in arteries can be related to the subtypes involved.
Alexander +53 more
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Norepinephrine and dopamine increase motility, biofilm formation and virulence of Vibrio harveyi [PDF]
Vibrio harveyi is one of the major pathogens of aquatic organisms, affecting both vertebrates and invertebrates, and causes important losses in the aquaculture industry.
Bossier, Peter +3 more
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The aim of this study was to define the role of the alpha-adrenergic receptor in the regulation of lipolysis by human adipocytes. Glycerol production by isolated human adipocytes was stimulated by the pure beta-adrenergic agonist isoproterenol in a dose ...
E E Wright, E R Simpson
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