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Phloroglucinol inhibits human ureteral contractions via activation of cAMP‐PKA pathway

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Purpose Phloroglucinol is used to treat renal colic, especially when non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs are contraindicated. This study aimed to clarify its mechanism by examining effects on human ureteral contractility and underlying signalling pathways. Experimental Approach Urinary levels of neurokinin A (NKA), substance P
Hanwen Liu, Ruize Xu, Zihan Guan, Lei Liu, Guangda Lv, Weibo Chen, Jiliang Wen, Jianing Liu, Jieke Yan, Fangxin Gong, Pan Xiao, Xiulin Zhang, Lei Zhang   +12 more
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An LPA Species (18:1 LPA) Plays Key Roles in the Self-Amplification of Spinal LPA Production in the Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Model

Molecular Pain, 2013
Background We previously reported that nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain is initiated by newly produced lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). Results In this study, we developed a quantitative mass spectrometry for detecting LPA species by using Phos-tag ...
Lin Ma, Jun Nagai, Jerold Chun, Hiroshi Ueda   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigation of the mechanisms and modulation of irinotecan‐induced emesis in Suncus murinus

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Purpose Irinotecan is a widely used chemotherapeutic agent that frequently causes nausea and emesis. Its emetic mechanism of action is poorly understood and the choice of drugs to reduce nausea and emesis is largely empirical. Experimental Approach Using Suncus murinus, we examined (i) the dose–response and temporal profile of ...
Zengbing Lu, Julia Y. H. Liu, Yasuhiro Nakagami, Zitong Li, Xiaofei Huang, Man P. Ngan, Dexuan Cui, John A. Rudd   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Activation of Spinal Cholecystokinin and Neurokinin-1 Receptors Is Associated With the Attenuation of Intrathecal Morphine Analgesia Following Electroacupuncture Stimulation in Rats

Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2007
We previously demonstrated that electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation both produced antinociception and attenuated intrathecal (i.t.) morphine analgesia, suggesting that EA is capable of inducing two opposing systems, that is, opioid and anti-opioid ...
Yohji Fukazawa, Takehiko Maeda, Norikazu Kiguchi, Kazuo Tohya, Michio Kimura, Shiroh Kishioka   +5 more
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The Expression of Neuropeptides in Pulpitis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

International Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuropeptides play key roles in the inflammatory, nociceptive and reparative processes of the dental pulp. Their upregulation has been frequently observed in inflamed pulps, suggesting potential diagnostic value supporting a role for neurogenic inflammation in symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
N. Watson, D. Edwards, Q. Vuong, I. Obara   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Swiss Practice Recommendations for Chronic Prurigo Including Prurigo Nodularis

International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
Chronic prurigo, including prurigo nodularis, is a chronic, often treatment‐refractory condition characterized by persistent pruritus and chronic scratch lesions. Advances in the understanding of its underlying pathophysiology have enabled the development of novel targeted therapies; however, management remains challenging due to the expanding range of
Simon M. Mueller, Helmut Beltraminelli, Wolf‐Henning Boehncke, Maximilian Böhm, Antonio Cozzio, Peter Häusermann, Ahmad Jalili, Antonios G. A. Kolios, Claudia Lang, Eva Loos, Christoph Schlapbach, Curdin Conrad   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gene expression of muscarinic, tachykinin and purinergic receptors in porcine bladder: comparison with cultured cells

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2013
Urothelial cells, myofibroblasts, and smooth muscle cells are important cell types contributing to bladder function. Multiple receptors including muscarinic (M3/M5), tachykinin (NK1/NK2) and purinergic (P2X1/P2Y6) receptors are involved in bladder motor ...
Forough eBahadory, Kate Hilda Moore, Lu eLiu, Elizabeth eBurcher   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of the PI3K/AKT signalling pathway in the corneal epithelium: recent updates

Cell Death and Disease, 2022
Phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K)/AKT (also called protein kinase B, PKB) signalling regulates various cellular processes, such as apoptosis, cell proliferation, the cell cycle, protein synthesis, glucose metabolism, and telomere activity.
Kuangqi Chen, Yanqing Li, Xuhong Zhang, Rahim Ullah, Jianping Tong, Ye Shen   +5 more
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Scalp Dysesthesia: Emerging Pathophysiologic Insights and Therapeutic Implications

International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
Scalp dysesthesia is a chronic condition diagnosed through exclusion. This scoping review synthesized data from 59 patients to identify recurrent clinical features, comorbidities, and management strategies that may support earlier diagnosis. Emerging patterns suggest that neuronal sensitization may underlie common symptoms.
Aditya K. Gupta, Jaspreet Kaur, Amanda Liddy, Paradi Mirmirani, Vincent Piguet   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inflammatory and Immunological Basis of Periodontal Diseases

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
The periodontal lesion emerges as an evolving immunological battlefield, where host–microbiome interactions, dysregulated immune responses, fragile resolution mechanisms, and inflammophilic dysbiosis converge to shift the balance from homeostasis to unrestrained tissue destruction.
Giacomo Baima, Marion Arce, Mario Romandini, Thomas Van Dyke   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source