A New Era of Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Modulators in Neurological Diseases, Cancer and Drug Abuse [PDF]
The cholinergic pathways in the central nervous system (CNS) play a pivotal role in different cognitive functions of the brain, such as memory and learning.
Helena Tsimpili, Grigoris Zoidis
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Muscarinic M5 receptors modulate ethanol seeking in rats [PDF]
Despite the cost to both individual and society, alcohol use disorders (AUDs) remain a major health risk within society, and both relapse and heavy drinking are still poorly controlled with current medications. Here we demonstrate for the first time that a centrally active and selective negative allosteric modulator for the rat M5 muscarinic ...
Alice E. Berizzi +9 more
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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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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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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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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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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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Synergistic Antiemetic Effects of Nerolidol on Domperidone, Hyoscine, and Ondansetron: In Vivo and in Silico Investigations on Receptor Binding Affinity [PDF]
The present study was designed to measure the potential antiemetic properties of nerolidol (NDL) via in vivo and in silico studies. To induce emesis copper sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4.5H2O) was administered at a dose of 50 mg/kg (orally) to 2‐day‐old ...
Sharmita Ghosh Situ +7 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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