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ACETYL-L-CARNITINE AFFECTS THE ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY OF MECHANOSENSORY NEURONS IN HIRUDO MEDICINALIS GANGLIA

Euromediterranean Biomedical Journal, 2017
Was previously discovered that in the leech Hirudo medicinalis, acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) affects forms of non-associative learning, such as sensitization and dishabituation, due to nociceptive stimulation of the dorsal skin in the swim induction ...
Giovanna Traina
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Identification and characterization of hirudin-HN, a new thrombin inhibitor, from the salivary glands of Hirudo nipponia [PDF]

PeerJ, 2019
Transcriptome sequencing data (6.5 Gb) of the salivary glands of the haematophagous leech Hirudo nipponia was obtained by using the BGIseq-500 platform.
Boxing Cheng, Fei Liu, Qiaosheng Guo, Yuxi Lu, Hongzhuan Shi, Andong Ding, Chengfeng Xu   +6 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Hirudotherapy for Improving Sperm Quality Parameters in Male Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Male infertility, often characterized by impaired sperm parameters, remains a significant clinical challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hirudotherapy (medicinal leech therapy) in improving sperm quality parameters in men with idiopathic infertility.
Mozhde‐Sadat Abtahi‐Forooshani, Shahla Roozbehani, Mahnoosh Fatemi, Ali Noori   +3 more
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Understanding the Mechanisms of Human Liver Regeneration via Characterization of Circulating Extracellular Vesicles

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Aim Our study is aimed at identifying circulating extracellular vesicles associated with liver regeneration in humans and mice, exploring their roles, and evaluating their content as potential biomarkers of regeneration. Methods Plasma samples were collected from 12 human liver transplant recipients and 22 mice at distinct time points postsurgery ...
Yilin Sun, Elisa Pasini, Anh Thu Nguyen-Lefebvre, Mamatha Bhat, Baisakhi Banerjee   +4 more
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Multi‐Target Mechanisms of the Naofucong in Ameliorating Diabetes‐Associated Cognitive Dysfunction via cAMP/PKA/CREB‐Mediated Synaptic and Inflammatory Regulation

CNS Neuroscience &Therapeutics, Volume 31, Issue 12, December 2025.
Naofucong exerts multi‐target neuroprotective effects by activating the cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway and coordinately regulating synaptic plasticity and neuroinflammation. ABSTRACT Objective Diabetes‐associated cognitive dysfunction (DACD) is a prevalent and debilitating complication of diabetes, yet effective therapies remain limited. The traditional Chinese
Mei Ma, Yue Tian, Ruiying Yin, Guangchan Jing, Mengren Zhang   +4 more
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An Investigation into the Diversity of Leeches (Hirudinida) in the Baltic States

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The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are situated on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea between Russia and the Scandinavian countries. This region is characterized by diverse landscapes and numerous bodies of water, including lakes, peat ...
Jurgita Rutkauskaite-Suciliene, Justina Sniegiriovaite, Ingrida Satkauskiene   +2 more
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New Perspectives on Semiconducting Conjugated Oligomers for Neuromodulation in Hydra vulgaris

Advanced Materials Interfaces, Volume 12, Issue 20, October 27, 2025.
Semiconducting organic compounds, thiophene‐based, modify the rhythmic electrical activity of the cnidarian Hydra vulgaris acting on specific neuronal circuits. The ETE‐S trimer also forms electronically conducting wires in the living tissues of the animal.
Giuseppina Tommasini, Mariarosaria De Simone, Martina Blasio, Claudia Zenna, Angela Tino, Eleni Stavrinidou, Silvia Santillo, Claudia Tortiglione   +7 more
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Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Treating Post‐Ischemic Stroke Cognitive Impairment Insights From Frequency and Association Analysis

Brain and Behavior, Volume 15, Issue 9, September 2025.
This analysis highlights key herbs and their interactions, suggesting significant implications for further research into their efficacy and safety for stroke rehabilitation. ABSTRACT Background This study analyzes medicinal herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulations for post‐ischemic stroke cognitive impairment, identifying key herbs ...
Yixia Li, Wenqi Huang, Jing Sun, Wenjuan Li   +3 more
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On the occurrence of the Dragon leech Hirudo troctina Johnson, 1816 (Annelida, Hirudinea) in Sardinia (Italy)

The European Zoological Journal
In recent decades, medicinal leeches of the genus Hirudo have experienced a sharp decline throughout their distribution range due to their overexploitation for medical use and habitat alteration.
F. Marrone, F. Stoch, L. Vecchioni, M. M. Botta, S. Utevsky, F. P. Faraone   +5 more
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Properties and Microcalorimetry: BioScience Evaluation

Med Research, Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 103-121, June 2025.
ABSTRACT The properties theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), characterized by cold, hot, warm, and cool four properties, is fundamental to its development, distinguishing it from natural, botanical, and chemical medicines. However, despite its significance, there is no unified theoretical definition, bioscientific characterization, or ...
Qiang Li, Hengrui Liu, Jiayan Jin, Yixin Zhang, Shuyi Li, Lin Wang, Shirong Zhao, Chutse Wu, Zhie Fang, Jide Jin   +9 more
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