The Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Montelukast as a Potential COVID-19 Therapeutic [PDF]
The emergence and global impact of COVID-19 has focused the scientific and medical community on the pivotal influential role of respiratory viruses as causes of severe pneumonia, on the understanding of the underlying pathomechanisms, and on potential ...
Ludwig Aigner +12 more
doaj +3 more sources
The Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Montelukast Attenuates Neuroinflammation and Affects Cognition in Transgenic 5xFAD Mice [PDF]
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. In particular, neuroinflammation, mediated by microglia cells but also through CD8+ T-cells, actively contributes to disease pathology.
Rodolphe Poupardin +2 more
exaly +3 more sources
Montelukast: More than a Cysteinyl Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist? [PDF]
The prototype cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist, montelukast, is generally considered to have a niche application in the therapy of exercise- and aspirin-induced asthma.
Gregory R. Tintinger +3 more
doaj +3 more sources
Potential Effects of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Montelukast in Treatment of Neuroinflammation in Parkinson's Disease. [PDF]
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder where misfolded alpha-synuclein-enriched aggregates called Lewy bodies are central in pathogenesis. No neuroprotective or disease-modifying treatments are currently available.
Wallin J, Svenningsson P.
europepmc +2 more sources
The Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Montelukast Reduces Alpha-Synuclein Load and Restores Memory in an Animal Model of Dementia with Lewy Bodies. [PDF]
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) represents a huge medical need as it accounts for up to 30% of all dementia cases, and there is no cure available. The underyling spectrum of pathology is complex and creates a challenge for targeted molecular therapies ...
Marschallinger J +15 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Background and Aim: Drug‐induced liver injury (DILI) is a common disorder that involves both direct liver cell toxicity and immune activation. The bile acid receptor, G‐protein‐coupled bile acid receptor 1 (GPBAR1; Takeda G‐protein‐coupled receptor 5 ...
M. Biagioli +13 more
semanticscholar +2 more sources
Neuropsychiatric side reactions of leukotriene receptor antagonist, antihistamine, and inhaled corticosteroid: A real-world analysis of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) [PDF]
Background: There are limited real-world studies on the differences in leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA), H1-antihistamines (H1-AH), and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) associated neuropsychiatric events.
Sainan Bian +8 more
doaj +2 more sources
Evaluating the safety and efficacy of the leukotriene receptor antagonist montelukast as adjuvant therapy in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is common with obesity. Metformin is a first-line therapy for this condition. However, it has only a minor impact on weight loss in some patients.Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness ...
Eman El-Khateeb +8 more
doaj +2 more sources
Effects of oral cysteine leukotriene receptor antagonist-montelukast on adenoid lymphoid tissue: a histopathological study under light microscope [PDF]
Background: Adenoidal hypertrophy (AH) is one of the most common causes of upper airway obstruction in children. Drug and surgical treatment are the typical treatment of AH.
Zhengying Wang +16 more
doaj +2 more sources
The efficacy and safety of selective H1-antihistamine versus leukotriene receptor antagonist for seasonal allergic rhinitis: a meta-analysis. [PDF]
Background Both selective H1-antihistamine (SAH) and leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) have been shown to be effective in treating patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR), but it is still uncertain which treatment option is optimal. This meta-
Xu Y, Zhang J, Wang J.
europepmc +2 more sources

