We previously reported that NG108-15 cells contain intrinsic serotonin 2C receptor (5-HT2CR). The effects of imipramine, a 5-HT2CR antagonist, on cell growth, cell viability, and the 5-HT2CR mRNA level were investigated in this study.
Monrudee Sukma +2 more
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A PERIOD3 variant causes a circadian phenotype and is associated with a seasonal mood trait. [PDF]
In humans, the connection between sleep and mood has long been recognized, although direct molecular evidence is lacking. We identified two rare variants in the circadian clock gene PERIOD3 (PER3-P415A/H417R) in humans with familial advanced sleep phase ...
Fu, Ying-Hui +15 more
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Introduction: Tricyclic antidepressant have been shown to be effective in treatment of pain of varying etiology, monoaminergic system seems to be implicated in this phenomena.
H A Zawia, F A Blaou, A S Elhwuegi
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Recent studies demonstrate the involvement of inflammatory processes in the development of depression and the anti-inflammatory effects of antidepressants.
Svetlana I. Galkina +8 more
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The role of phospholipid as a solubility- and permeability-enhancing excipient for the improved delivery of the bioactive phytoconstituents of Bacopa monnieri [PDF]
In an attempt to improve the solubility and permeability of Standardized Bacopa Extract (SBE), a complexation approach based on phospholipid was employed.
Bobde, Yamini S +6 more
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Tetraspanin (TSP-17) Protects Dopaminergic Neurons against 6-OHDA-Induced Neurodegeneration in C. elegans [PDF]
Parkinson's disease (PD), the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease, is linked to the gradual loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.
A Garcia-Espana +75 more
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Imipramine Induces Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor mRNA Expression in Cultured Astrocytes
Depression is one of the most prevalent and livelihood-threatening forms of mental illnesses and the neural circuitry underlying depression remains incompletely understood.
Katsura Takano +4 more
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Fluoxetine: a case history of its discovery and preclinical development [PDF]
Introduction: Depression is a multifactorial mood disorder with a high prevalence worldwide. Until now, treatments for depression have focused on the inhibition of monoaminergic reuptake sites, which augment the bioavailability of monoamines in the CNS ...
Bel N +20 more
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Nefazodone in psychotic unipolar and bipolar depression: A retrospective chart analysis and open prospective study on its efficacy and safety versus combined treatment with amitriptyline and haloperidol [PDF]
Although atypical antipsychotics are on the rise, traditional treatment of psychotic (or delusional) depression mostly includes the addition of classical antipsychotics to antidepressants. As there are only few data supporting this approach compared with
Born, Christoph +4 more
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Floppy iris syndrome with oral imipramine: A case series
Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) has commonly been seen with long-term use of α1-adrenoceptor blocking agents. We observed IFIS in three patients during phacoemulsification due to oral imipramine therapy.
Arvind Gupta, Renuka Srinivasan
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