Addiction, EarlyView.Abstract Aims To systematically review the evidence on the psychometric performance and accuracy of screening or diagnostic tools for cannabis use disorder. Method Systematic review and meta‐analysis which included studies conducted in clinical settings, schools, universities, community settings and population‐based surveys in multiple countries and ...
Janni Leung +8 more
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Participação do sistema nociceptina/orfanina fq-receptor nop na modulação da ansiedade e da depressão experimental [PDF]
, 2003 Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências Biológicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em FarmacologiaO presente trabalho estudou o papel da nociceptina (N/OFQ) e da nocistatina (NST) na modulação da ansiedade e da depressão ...
Gavioli, Elaine Cristina
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British Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Background School personnel bear the emotional burden of students' trauma. Secondary traumatic stress (STS), resulting from indirect trauma exposure, impacts well‐being and job performance through PTSD‐like symptoms, making addressing STS in schools a critical priority.
Paul Gordon +3 more
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NOCICEPTIN/ORPHANIN FQ RECEPTOR LIGANDS: PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES [PDF]
, 2009 The neuropeptide nociceptin/orphanin FQ (N/OFQ) selectively binds and activates the N/OFQ peptide (NOP) receptor. At cellular level N/OFQ inhibits cAMP accumulation and Ca2+ conductance and stimulates K+ currents.
Fischetti, Carmela +1 more
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Heterodimerization of apelin receptor and neurotensin receptor 1 induces phosphorylation of ERK1/2and cell proliferationviaGαq-mediated mechanism [PDF]
, 2014 Dimerization of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is crucial for receptor function including agonist affinity, efficacy, trafficking and specificity of signal transduction, including G protein coupling.
Cai, X +9 more
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Is there a role for cannabidiol in obesity, metabolic syndrome and binge eating?
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most abundant phytocannabinoids isolated from the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD is a lipophilic, non‐intoxicating substance that differently from Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9‐THC) does not present the typical profile of a drug of abuse.
Luca Botticelli +7 more
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The role of the large conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channel in adenosine receptor-mediated cytoprotection [PDF]
, 2009 The rat embryonic cardiomyoblast-derived H9c2 cell line is increasingly used for studies into cardioprotection, as these cells display similar properties to primary cardiomyocytes.
Fretwell, Laurice V, Fretwell, LV
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review
British 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
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Placenta ingestion by rats enhances d- and k-opioid antinociception, but suppresses m-opioid antinociception [PDF]
, 2004 Ingestion of placenta or amniotic fluid produces a dramatic enhancement of centrally mediated opioid antinociception in the rat. The present experiments investigated the role of each opioid receptor type (m, d, k) in the antinociception-modulating ...
DiPirro, Jean M., Kristal, Dr. Mark B.
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Novel therapeutic targets for chronic visceral pain in gastrointestinal disorders
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Chronic visceral pain imposes a major clinical challenge in gastroenterology and beyond, profoundly impacting patients' quality of life. However, limited understanding of its complex, multifaceted pathophysiology, encompassing both peripheral and central mechanisms, continues to impede the development of effective management strategies.
Fleur Veldman +3 more
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