Mucosal epithelial cell integrity is an important component of innate immunity and it protects the host from an environment rich in microorganisms. Virulence factors from Gram-negative bacteria [e.g.
Edward E. Putnins +2 more
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Computer-aided approach for the identification of lead molecules as the inhibitors of cholinesterase’s and monoamine oxidases: Novel target for the treatment of Alzheimer disease [PDF]
Molecular docking is a promising and reliable technology for the purpose of discovering lead compounds via virtual screening. In addition to allowing for the testing of a large number of compounds, it also allows for the determination of how the selected
Ejaz Syeda Abida +4 more
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Monoamine oxidases (MAOs) are attractive targets in drug design. The inhibition of one of the isoforms (A or B) is responsible for modulating the levels of different neurotransmitters in the central nervous system, as well as the production of reactive ...
Marco Mellado +9 more
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Meeting report : Neuropathology and Neuropharmacology of Monoaminergic systems [PDF]
The third EU COST Action CM1103 “Structure-based drug design for diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases: dissecting and modulating complex function in the monoaminergic systems of the brain” Annual Conference entitled “Neuropathology and ...
De Deurwaerdere, Philippe +1 more
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Catecholamine-Based Treatment in AD Patients: Expectations and Delusions. [PDF]
In Alzheimer disease, the gap between excellence of diagnostics and efficacy of therapy is wide. Despite sophisticated imaging and biochemical markers, the efficacy of available therapeutic options is limited.
Alessandro eStefani +9 more
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Experimental pharmacological research regarding the antidepressant effect of associating doxepin and selegiline in normal mice [PDF]
The severity and complexity of depression can vary widely among individuals, thus making single drug therapy ineffective in some cases. Taking this fact into account and using a mouse model, we set on investigating the possibility of obtaining a ...
Chiriță, Cornel +8 more
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The role of biotransformation processes in mediating interactions between psychotropic drugs and natural products [PDF]
Many patients are not aware that natural products such as fruit juices or plant infusions can cause significant interactions with several drugs, some of which can be dangerous, especially when the medical treatment is for neurological or psychiatric ...
Bacinschi, Nicolae +6 more
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Coumarin analogue 3-methyl-7H-furo[3,2-g] chromen-7-one as a possible antiparkinsonian agent
Introduction: Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors are used in the treatment of this disease concomitantly with levodopa or as monotherapy.
María del Pilar Olaya +4 more
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N-methyl-N-((1-methyl-5-(3-(1-(2-methylbenzyl)piperidin-4-yl)propoxy)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)prop-2-yn-1-amine, a new cholinesterase and monoamine oxidase dual inhibitor [PDF]
On the basis of N-((5-(3-(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)propoxy)-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methylprop-2-yn-1-amine (II, ASS234) and QSAR predictions, in this work we have designed, synthesized, and evaluated a number of new indole derivatives from which ...
Agbaba, D. +13 more
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(E)-3-Heteroarylidenechroman-4-ones as potent and selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitors [PDF]
A series of (E)-3-heteroarylidenechroman-4-ones (1a-r) was designed, synthesized and investigated in vitro for their ability to inhibit the enzymatic activity of both human monoamine oxidase (hMAO) isoforms, hMAO-A and hMAO-B.
Alcaro, Stefano +6 more
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