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Krisanaklan Reduces Intestinal Anion and Fluid Secretion Through Inhibition of Na+/K+‐ATPase and K+ Channel Activity

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, EarlyView.
Krisanaklan reduces CFTR‐dependent intestinal chloride and fluid secretion by inhibiting the Na+,K+‐ATPase and K+ channels in epithelial cells. Consequently, this natural, plant‐derived product may limit secretory diarrhea caused by a diverse array of microbial pathogens. However, by dissipating the transmembrane Na+ gradient, Krisanaklan also inhibits
Tessa A. Groeneweg, Erdene Baigal, Anny Leung, Gert‐Jan Kremers, Marcel J. C. Bijvelds   +4 more
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Basic and Clinical Aspects of Non-neuronal Acetylcholine: Overview of Non-neuronal Cholinergic Systems and Their Biological

Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2008
Acetylcholine (ACh) is a phylogenetically ancient molecule involved in cell-to-cell signaling in almost all life-forms on earth. Cholinergic components, including ACh, choline acetyltransferase, acetylcholinesterase, and muscarinic and nicotinic ACh ...
Significance Koichiro Kawashima, Takeshi Fujii   +1 more
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Ouabain‐induced hypertension in rats: Mechanisms, variability and translational implications

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Ouabain‐induced hypertension is a multifactorial and condition‐dependent phenomenon involving coordinated actions across vascular, renal and central nervous system pathways. At the vascular level, ouabain inhibits Na⁺/K⁺‐ATPase, particularly the α2‐isoform, leading to elevated intracellular Ca2⁺, enhanced vasoconstriction and structural ...
Priscilla Rodrigues O. Feijó, Luis Eduardo M. Quintas   +1 more
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Structural determinants at the M2 muscarinic receptor modulate the RGS4-GIRK response to pilocarpine by impairment of the receptor voltage sensitivity

Scientific Reports, 2017
Membrane potential controls the response of the M2 muscarinic receptor to its ligands. Membrane hyperpolarization increases response to the full agonist acetylcholine (ACh) while decreasing response to the partial agonist pilocarpine.
I-Shan Chen, Kazuharu Furutani, Yoshihisa Kurachi   +2 more
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Glial cells in the heart: Implications for their roles in health and disease

The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract figure legend Schematic representation of cardiac autonomic ganglia within epicardial fat pads (posterior heart surface shown), containing vagal postganglionic neuron cell bodies, associated fibres, and glia. These ganglia receive cholinergic input from vagal preganglionic neurons and adrenergic input from sympathetic postganglionic neurons ...
Svetlana Mastitskaya, Rimma Dugarova, Shefeeq M. Theparambil   +2 more
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Lactoferrin treatment activates acetylcholinesterase, decreasing acetylcholine levels in non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell culture supernatants, inhibiting cell survival

FEBS Open Bio, Volume 16, Issue 2, Page 412-431, February 2026.
Representation of the suggested mode of action of lactoferrin (Lf) in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) A549 cells. Lf induces activation of caspase‐3 by activating p53 and AChE leading to decreased ACh concentrations. In turn, ACh signaling leads to activation of VEGF and AKT and blocking of caspase‐3.
Stuti Goel, Caroline Wozniak, Aya Sabri, Ben Haddad, Brooke Lopo, Alvaro Cobos, Sarah Sarofim, Jeffrey Guthrie, Deborah Heyl, Hedeel Guy Evans   +9 more
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The role of acetylcholine and its receptors in tumor immune regulation: mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets

Molecular Cancer
Acetylcholine (ACh) is an essential neurotransmitter that has recently gained attention for its multifunctional role in tumor immune regulation.
Chunyu Zhang, Xiangdong Guo, Yanan Wang, Shuo Zhang, Zhihua Wang   +4 more
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Acetylcholine-induced inhibition of presynaptic calcium signals and transmitter release in the frog neuromuscular junction

Frontiers in Physiology, 2016
Acetylcholine (ACh), released from axonal terminals of motor neurones in neuromuscular junctions regulates the efficacy of neurotransmission through activation of presynaptic nicotinic and muscarinic autoreceptors.
Eduard Khaziev, Eduard Khaziev, Eduard Khaziev, Dmitry Samigullin, Dmitry Samigullin, Dmitry Samigullin, Nikita Zhilyakov, Nikita Zhilyakov, Nijaz Fatikhov, Ellya Bukharaeva, Ellya Bukharaeva, Alexej Verkhratsky, Evgeny Nikolsky, Evgeny Nikolsky, Evgeny Nikolsky   +14 more
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A Systematic Review on Functional Bioactive Compound Atractylone: Natural Source, Pharmacological Properties and Mechanisms Insights

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Atractylone exhibits diverse pharmacological effects, including anticancer and neuroprotection. A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines to analyze Atractylone. This study explores Atractylone's sources, biosynthesis, and therapeutic potential.
Hamza Elhrech, Oumayma Aguerd, Meriem El Fessikh, Zouhair Essahli, Taoufiq Benali, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, Learn‐Han Lee, Imane Chamkhi, Abdelhakim Bouyahya   +8 more
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Selective M3 Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist Inhibits Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma Growth in a Mouse Orthotopic Xenograft Model

Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2011
.: In small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC), acetylcholine (ACh) is synthesized and secreted, and it acts as an autocrine growth factor through activation of its receptors, muscarinic receptor (mAChR) and nicotinic receptor (nAChR). Alteration of tumor growth
Nozomi Ami, Kazumi Koga, Hiroshi Fushiki, Yoko Ueno, Yoshio Ogino, Hisashi Ohta   +5 more
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