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Bioinformatics‐Driven Design and Evaluation of Recombinant Multi‐Epitope Immunogens Derived From Snake Venom Toxins as Potential Antivenom Candidates

Proteins: Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Snakebite envenomation is a major public health concern, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income regions where access to safe and effective antivenoms is limited. Traditional antivenoms, derived from immunization with crude venom, often trigger adverse reactions and lack specificity against key venom components.
Hanan Maoz, Amir Elalouf
wiley   +1 more source

Unique nicotinic responses are present in distinct subtypes of mouse medial prefrontal layer V pyramidal neurons

Scientific Reports
The neurotransmitter acetylcholine supports goal-directed cognitive functions via activation of its nicotinic and muscarinic classes of receptors within the prefrontal cortex.
Ashutosh V. Patel, Anthony Nguyen, Ashley A. Geremia, Donia Zeng, Pietro Paletta, Elena Choleris, Craig D. C. Bailey   +6 more
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Effects of bioinsecticide exposure route on aphids and their natural enemies in oilseed rape

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Fatty acids, silicone polymers and surfactants reduced aphid numbers but caused natural enemy mortality under direct exposure, while minimal residual activity suggests potential for targeted, compatible use in integrated pest management. Abstract BACKGROUND Myzus persicae Sulzer and Brevicoryne brassicae L.
Aimee J. Tonks, Tom W. Pope, Simon Cooper, Joe M. Roberts   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structures of highly flexible intracellular domain of human α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

Nature Communications, 2022
The intracellular domain (ICD) of Cys-loop receptors mediates many of their functions, but no complete structure of a Cys-loop receptor ICD is available to date.
Vasyl Bondarenko, Marta M. Wells, Qiang Chen, Tommy S. Tillman, Kevin Singewald, Matthew J. Lawless, Joel Caporoso, Nicole Brandon, Jonathan A. Coleman, Sunil Saxena, Erik Lindahl, Yan Xu, Pei Tang   +12 more
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Mutations in M2 alter the selectivity of the mouse nicotinic acetylcholine receptor for organic and alkali metal cations [PDF]

, 1992
We measured the permeability ratios (PX/PNa) of 3 wild-type, 1 hybrid, 2 subunit-deficient, and 22 mutant nicotinic receptors expressed in Xenopus oocytes for alkali metal and organic cations using shifts in the bi-ionic reversal potential of the ...
Cohen, Bruce N., Davidson, Norman, Labarca, Cesar, Lester, Henry A.   +3 more
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Exploring the Impact of Polystyrene Microplastic Beads on Male Gonads of the Marine Mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Plastic, with its remarkable versatility and numerous applications, has greatly benefited humanity. However, its extreme resistance to natural degradation means it persists in the environment for long periods, causing global environmental problems.
Teresa Chianese, Mariachiara Galati, Tiziana Cappello, Maria Maisano, Gennaro Lettieri, Carmela Marinaro, Marina Piscopo, Gianluca Fasciolo, Carlos Gravato, Gaetana Napolitano, Giulia Paolella, Annamaria Locascio, Rosaria Scudiero, Luigi Rosati   +13 more
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Toxicity of Four Common Environmental Chemicals Across Caenorhabditis elegans Life Stages Supporting the One Health Concept

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pesticides and pharmaceuticals are among the most common chemical groups in waterbodies and soils, and their universal distribution raises concerns about potential adverse effects on nontarget organisms and humans. Reproductive output disruption is of particular concern, as it transposes effects from the individual to the next generations at ...
Fábio Campos, Maria D. Pavlaki, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Susana Loureiro   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor α7 Subunit Mediates Migration of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Toward Nicotine

Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2004
GbaSM-4 cells, vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) derived from brain basilar arteries, were shown to migrate toward d-nicotine by augmenting the actin cytoskeleton in their cell bodies and lamellipodia, and expression of nicotinic acetylcholine ...
Sheng Li, Tiejun Zhao, Hong Xin, Li-Hong Ye, Xiaodong Zhang, Hideyuki Tanaka, Akio Nakamura, Kazuhiro Kohama   +7 more
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Chrysin Mitigates Acetamiprid‐Induced Testicular Injury in Mice via Suppression of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Inflammation

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Acetamiprid (ACP) is a neonicotinoid pesticide that is extensively utilized for the management of insect populations, but its toxic effects on the male reproductive system have become a source of concern. Chrysin (CHR) is a natural flavone found in many plants and bee products, including honey and propolis.
Selim Demir, Nihal Turkmen Alemdar, Esin Yulug, Ali Kulaber, Elif Ayazoglu Demir, Nadire Sevdenur Erdogan, Ahmet Mentese, Yuksel Aliyazicioglu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Abnormal response to chronic social defeat stress and fear extinction in a mouse model of Lynx2-based cholinergic dysregulation

Frontiers in Neuroscience
Nicotinic receptor signaling is influential in modulating appropriate responses to salient stimuli within a complex environment. The cholinergic neurotransmitter system drives attention to salient stimuli such as stressors, and aids in orchestrating the ...
Kristin R. Anderson, Peter J. Rogu, Talulla B. Palumbo, Julie M. Miwa   +3 more
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