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Research Progress of PET Traces for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is unknown cause progressive degenerative diseases of central nervous system. It is a serious threat to the health of the elderly people. The diagnosis is mainly based on pathological examination after death.
TANG Cai-hua1,2;HU Kong-zhen1;TANG Gang-hua1
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Sedative-like effect of intraperitoneal GABA administration in the open field test [PDF]
Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) is the main inhibitor neurotransmitter of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Its peripheral administration has been matter of discussion. On the one hand, it has been reported that it does not cross the Blood-Brain Barrier (
Gargiulo, Augusto Pascual Ítalo+7 more
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Root Apex Transition Zone as Oscillatory Zone
Root apex of higher plants shows very high sensitivity to environmental stimuli. The root cap acts as the most prominent plant sensory organ; sensing diverse physical parameters such as gravity, light, humidity, oxygen and critical inorganic nutrients ...
Frantisek Baluska+2 more
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Neurotransmitter-gated ion channels at fast chemical synapses: from structure to pathology [PDF]
Fil: Bouzat, Cecilia Beatriz. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Bahía Blanca. Universidad Nacional del Sur.
Bouzat, Cecilia Beatriz
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Synaptic transmission as a cooperative phenomenon in confined systems [PDF]
In this review paper, the theory of synaptic transmission (ST) was developed and discussed. We used the hypothesis of isomorphism between: (a) the cooperative behavior of mediators --- acetylcholine molecules (ACh) and cholinoreceptors in a synaptic ...
Chalyi, A. V.+2 more
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Mood disorders, encompassing major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, present complex etiologies involving neuroanatomical, neurotransmitter, and inflammatory mechanisms.
Ni He+6 more
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Cerebral low-molecular metabolites influenced by intestinal microbiota: a pilot study
Recent studies suggest that intestinal microbiota influences gut-brain communication. In this study, we aimed to clarify the influence of intestinal microbiota on cerebral metabolism. We analyzed the cerebral metabolome of germ-free (GF) mice and ex-germ-
Mitsuharu eMatsumoto+6 more
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The role of the neuromodulator adenosine in alcohols actions. [PDF]
The interaction between the neuromodulator adenosine and adenosine receptors on the surface of neurons modifies the neurons responses to neurotransmitters.
Diamond, Ivan, Dohrman, D, Gordon, A
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Cholinergic regulation of mood: from basic and clinical studies to emerging therapeutics. [PDF]
Mood disorders are highly prevalent and are the leading cause of disability worldwide. The neurobiological mechanisms underlying depression remain poorly understood, although theories regarding dysfunction within various neurotransmitter systems have ...
Dulawa, Stephanie C, Janowsky, David S
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Toxic agents such as pharmaceuticals and pesticides are continuously dispersed especially in the aquatic environment, as a result of human use. Their presence in the environment presents serious concerns, since these compounds interfere with the normal function of the central nervous system (CNS), causing behavior alterations, whose consequences are ...
Sousa, Beatriz, Nunes, Bruno
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