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Three-finger toxins (3FTxs) are the largest group of nonenzymatic toxins found in snake venoms. Among them, neurotoxins that target nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are the most well-studied ligands.
R. Manjunatha Kini, Cho Yeow Koh
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Presynaptic Nicotinic Receptors Facilitate Monoaminergic Transmission
Nicotine is reported to increase arousal and attention and to elevate mood, effects that are most often associated with changes in the function of monoaminergic neuromodulatory systems (Feldman et al., 1997).
Robert W. Greene +3 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Eating disorders (EDs) are characterized by high rates of psychiatric comorbidity and suboptimal treatment outcomes. There remain critical gaps in research, including the exploration of effective transdiagnostic interventions. This forum article examines the potential of psilocybin treatment (PT) as a transdiagnostic intervention for
Elena Koning +2 more
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The role of nicotinic receptors in alcohol consumption. [PDF]
Kamens HM, Flarend G, Horton WJ.
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Abstract Background and aims The heart is a metabolic organ rich in mitochondria. The failing heart reprograms to utilize different energy substrates, which increase its oxygen consumption. These adaptive changes contribute to increased oxidative stress.
Qinghong Li +12 more
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Precision therapies for genetic epilepsies in 2025: Promises and pitfalls
Abstract By targeting the underlying etiology, precision therapies offer an exciting paradigm shift to improve the stagnant outcomes of drug‐resistant epilepsies, including developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. Unlike conventional antiseizure medications (ASMs) which only treat the symptoms (seizures) but have no effect on the underlying ...
Shuyu Wang +3 more
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Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in pain modulation
Chronic pain is widely recognized as a major global health problem that affects approximately one-fifth of the adult population and is associated with significant physical, psychological, and socioeconomic burden.
Junya Cheng, Junliang Chang, Shuai Li
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Cytotoxicity of 19 Pesticides in Rainbow Trout Gill, Liver, and Intestinal Cell Lines
Abstract The rainbow trout gill cell line (RTgill‐W1), via test guideline 249 of the Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development, has been established as a promising New Approach Methodology, although to advance confidence in the method more case studies are needed that: 1) expand our understanding of applicability domains (chemicals with ...
Sophie Emberley‐Korkmaz +4 more
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Cannabidiol as a modulator of α7 nicotinic receptors. [PDF]
Chrestia JF, Esandi MDC, Bouzat C.
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Body‐integrated photonic biosensors: Illuminating the path to active healthcare
Body‐integrated photonic biosensors are promising tools for active healthcare. These optical devices can be worn, implanted, or swallowed to monitor health signals continuously. This review introduces key sensing modalities, including fluorescence, colorimetry, SPR, LSPR, SERS, and light‐modulating materials.
Jiayue Gu +10 more
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