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Clinically applicable GABA receptor positive allosteric modulators promote ß-cell replication. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
A key goal of diabetes research is to develop treatments to safely promote human ß-cell replication. It has recently become appreciated that activation of γ-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABA-Rs) on ß-cells can promote their survival and replication.
Dang, Hoa   +3 more
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Assessing the clinical utility of the severity dependence scale for benzodiazepine use disorder

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Psychiatry, 2021
Background: Benzodiazepines are often used as a part of mental health pharmacological management; however, often when prescribed for extended periods, they increase the risk of benzodiazepine use disorder (BUD).
Karishma Lowton, Gaveeta Chiba
doaj   +1 more source

An index of fatal toxicity for new psychoactive substances [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The final, definitive version of this paper has been published in Journal of Psychopharmacology, February 2018, published by SAGE Publishing, All rights reserved.An index of fatal toxicity for new psychoactive substances has been developed based solely ...
Corkery, John, King, L.A.
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Reduced neurosteroid potentiation of GABAA receptors in epilepsy and depolarized hippocampal neurons [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
OBJECTIVE: Neurosteroids regulate neuronal excitability by potentiating γ-aminobutyric acid type-A receptors (GABARs). In animal models of temporal lobe epilepsy, the neurosteroid sensitivity of GABARs is diminished and GABAR subunit composition is ...
Jansen, Laura A   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

New benzodiazepine and Z-hypnotic users and disability pension: an eight-year nationwide observational follow-up study

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 2017
Objective: To compare how newly initiated treatment with benzodiazepines, Z-hypnotics or both associates with the reception of disability pension among 40,661 individuals of a working age. Design: Prescription register study.
Ingunn F. Tvete   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Visualizing mitochondrial FoF1-ATP synthase as the target of the immunomodulatory drug Bz-423

open access: yes, 2018
Targeting the mitochondrial enzyme FoF1-ATP synthase and modulating its catalytic activities with small molecules is a promising new approach for treatment of autoimmune diseases. The immuno-modulatory compound Bz-423 is such a drug that binds to subunit
Börsch, Michael   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Effects of insecticidal ketones present in mint plants on GABA A receptor from mammalian neurons [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The genus Mentha, an important member of the Lamiaceae family, is represented by many species commonly known as mint. The insecticidal activity of Mentha oil and its main components has been tested and established against various insects/pests.
Delgado Marín, Leticia Ester   +2 more
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‘We need more support and doctors that understand the process of tapering …’: A content analysis of free‐text responses to a questionnaire on discontinuing long‐term benzodiazepine receptor agonist use

open access: yesHealth Expectations
Background Many individuals worldwide continue to take benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs) long term (≥3 months). The aim of this study was to conduct a content analysis of the views and experiences of discontinuing long‐term BZRA use as documented ...
Tom Lynch   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of SSRI and SNRI co-prescription on benzodiazepine prescription trajectories

open access: yesDrug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
Purpose: This study examined whether co-prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin or norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI)s with benzodiazepines is associated with differences in benzodiazepine prescriptions both ...
Kerry L. Kinney   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Prevalence of Benzodiazepine Usage Among Cardiovascular Patients [PDF]

open access: yesمجله علوم پزشکی صدرا
Introduction: Both benzodiazepines and cardiovascular disease independently increase dementia risk, while anxiety and other psychiatric disorders may exacerbate cardiovascular diseases.
Vahid Mohammadkarimi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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