Synthesis and Evaluation of Fluorinated Peptidomimetics Enabling the Development of <sup>18</sup>F-Labeled Radioligands Targeting Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Subtype M3. [PDF]
Fluorinated peptidomimetics targeting muscarinic acetylcholine receptor subtype M3: Fluorinated peptidomimetic compounds based on a β‐alanine‐glycine scaffold, with lead compound 24 demonstrating high M3 selectivity and submicromolar potency. The first M3‐selective positron emission tomography radioligand, [18F]24, is synthesized and will be evaluated ...
Herrera-Rueda MA +4 more
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Synergistic mechanisms of medullary cholinergic-serotonergic pathway interactions in regulating neuronal excitability and locomotor activities [PDF]
Medullary serotonergic (5-HT) neurons play a pivotal role in locomotor initiation. While these neurons receive cholinergic innervation, the functional consequences and underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Using ePet-EYFP transgenic mice (P3–P6)
Yi Cheng +3 more
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Update on the Development of SUVN‐I6107: A True Positive Allosteric Modulator of the Muscarinic M1 Acetylcholine Receptor for the Treatment of Dementia [PDF]
Abstract Background SUVN‐I6107 is a novel and selective muscarinic M1 Positive Allosteric Modulator (PAM) being developed for the treatment of dementia due to neurodegenerative disorders. In the current research, the pharmacological properties of SUVN‐I6107 in various animal models of cognitive deficits were investigated.
Benade V +13 more
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Cryo-EM reveals an extrahelical allosteric binding site at the M5 mAChR [PDF]
The M5 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (M5 mAChR) represents a promising therapeutic target for neurological disorders. However, the high conservation of its orthosteric binding site poses significant challenges for drug development.
Wessel A. C. Burger +13 more
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Further Insights Into Anticholinergic Action Informed by Japanese Anticholinergic Risk Scale. [PDF]
ABSTRACT The increased anticholinergic burden caused by medications in older adults is one of the adverse drug reactions of particular concern, as it can exacerbate the onset of geriatric syndromes or induce cognitive dysfunction, and is also related to the issue of polypharmacy.
Mogi M +4 more
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Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Pathways in Cancer: From Psychiatric Clues to Therapeutic Opportunities. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background The prevalence of cancer poses significant challenges to treatment, largely because of drug resistance along with other side effects. Current studies have been investigating the growth factors more than other biologic tumor features, such as neurobiologic features.
Azadi MH +3 more
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Downstream Signaling of Muscarinic M<sub>4</sub> Receptors Is Regulated by Receptor Density and Cellular Environment. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Multiple muscarinic M4 receptor modulators are currently advancing in clinical development for the treatment of positive symptoms in schizophrenia, including agonists and positive allosteric modulators. Considering the importance of comprehending M4 receptor pharmacology for these therapeutic applications, this study investigates M4 receptor ...
Merz M +5 more
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The dopamine transporter (DAT) clears neurotransmitters from the extracellular space and serves as an important regulator of signal amplitude and duration at sites of dopamine release. Several different intracellular signaling pathways have been observed
Suzanne M. Underhill, Susan G. Amara
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Expression Profiles of Neuropeptides, Neurotransmitters, and Their Receptors in Human Keratocytes In Vitro and In Situ. [PDF]
Keratocytes, the quiescent cells of the corneal stroma, play a crucial role in corneal wound healing. Neuropeptides and neurotransmitters are usually associated with neuronal signaling, but have recently been shown to be produced also by non-neuronal ...
Marta Słoniecka +5 more
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Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are well-known for their crucial involvement in hippocampus-dependent learning and memory, but the exact roles of the various receptor subtypes (M1–M5) are still not fully understood.
Fang Zheng +2 more
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