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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review

open access: yesBritish Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neurobiological Mechanisms That Contribute to Stress-related Cocaine Use [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The ability of stressful life events to trigger drug use is particularly problematic for the management of cocaine addiction due to the unpredictable and often uncontrollable nature of stress.
Ahmed   +149 more
core   +2 more sources

Cannabigerol reverses mechanical allodynia through α2A‐adrenergic modulation of thalamocortical signaling in chemotherapy‐induced neuropathy

open access: yesBritish Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Purpose Chemotherapy‐induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a prevalent and treatment‐resistant side effect of platinum‐based chemotherapy, characterised by mechanical allodynia. Cannabigerol (CBG), a non‐psychoactive cannabinoid, has shown antinociceptive potential, but its site and mechanism of action remain unclear.
Quinn W. Wade   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Frequency of coprescription and potential risk of bronchospasm in Colombian patients users of topical antiglaucomatous betablockers and bronchodilators

open access: yesVitae, 2014
Background: Cardiovascular and respiratory effects of adrenergic agonists used in diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and β-blockers used in glaucoma generate competitive antagonism on the same adrenergic receptor when used ...
Jorge Enrique Machado-Alba   +1 more
doaj  

Elucidation of a dynamic interplay between a beta-2 adrenergic receptor, its agonist, and stimulatory G protein

open access: hybrid, 2023
Yanxiao Han   +8 more
openalex   +1 more source

A role for epithelium‐derived 6‐nitrodopamine on human ureter contractility

open access: yesBritish Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Purpose To investigate the basal release of 6‐nitrodopamine (6‐ND) from human isolated ureter and the role of this novel catecholamine in the ureter contractility. Experimental Approach Ureters from 67 brain‐dead organ donors (40 males and 27 females) were used during kidney transplantation procedures.
Wilmar Azal Neto   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stevia Nonsweetener Fraction Displays an Insulinotropic Effect Involving Neurotransmission in Pancreatic Islets

open access: yesInternational Journal of Endocrinology, 2018
Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Bertoni besides being a source of noncaloric sweeteners is also an important source of bioactive molecules. Many plant extracts, mostly obtained with ethyl acetate solvent, are rich in polyphenol compounds that present ...
Silvano Piovan   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Opioids in breast cancer: Between analgesia and modulation of tumour progression

open access: yesBritish Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Preclinical investigations consistently demonstrate that activation of μ‐opioid receptors and δ‐opioid receptors promote proliferation, migration, angiogenesis, epithelial‐mesenchymal transition, acquisition of cancer stem cell phenotypes, and chemoresistance.
Marianna Ciwun   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cardiovascular Health in Women—Across the Lifespan

open access: yesClinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide. However, CVD continues to be perceived as a predominantly male issue. CVD in women therefore remains understudied, underrecognized and undertreated.
Jaya Chandrasekhar   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Persistent bothersome urinary frequency following stereotactic body radiation therapy for clinically localized prostate cancer: rationale for prophylactic β3-agonist in men with elevated baseline international prostate symptom scores

open access: yesFrontiers in Oncology
IntroductionStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for clinically localized prostate cancer has been associated with prolonged acute obstructive and irritative lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Jennifer Zack   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

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