The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 148(1), 298-303 (2014-04-05)
Activation of presynaptic voltage-gated calcium channels and release of glutamate play a central role in neuronal necrosis after cardiopulmonary bypass with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. Pregabalin binds to the α2-δ subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels resulting in reduced glutamate release.
Journal of internal medicine, 273(5), 466-477 (2013-01-31)
Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element that is required for maintaining proper function and regulation of numerous biochemical and cellular reactions. Despite its essentiality, at excessive levels Mn is toxic to the central nervous system (CNS). Increased accumulation of
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, 34(16), 5603-5612 (2014-04-18)
Combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroencephalography (EEG) constitutes a powerful tool to directly assess human cortical excitability and connectivity. TMS of the primary motor cortex elicits a sequence of TMS-evoked EEG potentials (TEPs). It is thought that inhibitory neurotransmission
Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), an important bioactive component of tea, acts as a major inhibitory neurotransmitter and is considered to influence other physiological processes in human as well as in planta. In the hereby presented study, the content of this valuable
A major challenge in neuroscience is to determine the nanoscale position and quantity of signaling molecules in a cell type- and subcellular compartment-specific manner. We developed a new approach to this problem by combining cell-specific physiological and anatomical characterization with
The Journal of laryngology and otology, 122(6), 636-638 (2007-08-02)
We report a case of a 58-year-old man suffering from stiff-person syndrome and recurrent peripheral vertigo. A case report and a review of the recent literature on stiff-person syndrome are presented. The patient presented with recurrent episodes of vertigo with
BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 348, g1799-g1799 (2014-05-08)
Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic, and associated neuropathy is its most costly and disabling complication. Given the rising prevalence of painful diabetic neuropathy, it is increasingly important that we understand the best ways to diagnose and treat this condition. Diagnostic
British journal of anaesthesia, 114(1), 10-31 (2014-09-12)
We performed this systematic review to assess the analgesic efficacy of perioperative pregabalin. Subgroup analyses and meta-regression were performed to assess the impact of individual dose and frequency of pregabalin administration on analgesic efficacy. We included 55 studies. When all
Emerging perspectives in perioperative use of gabapentinoids.
One of the important behaviors of dogs is trainability which is affected by learning and memory genes. These kinds of the genes have not yet been identified in dogs. In the current research, these genes were found in animal models
Journal of neurochemistry, 129(4), 573-580 (2014-01-31)
Autonomic control of heart rate is mediated by cardioinhibitory parasympathetic cholinergic neurons located in the brainstem and stimulatory sympathetic noradrenergic neurons. During embryonic development the survival and cholinergic phenotype of brainstem autonomic neurons is promoted by brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
Gamma-aminobutyric acid is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. GABA metabolism is dependent on the activity of three enzymes: glutamic acid decarboxylase, GABA-transaminase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase. Decreased activity of these enzymes may cause many neurological syndromes
The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 75(4), e08-e08 (2014-05-13)
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common disorder that can have a considerable impact on a patient's functioning and quality of life. The pharmacologic armamentarium for RLS contains dopamine agonists, a-2d ligands, and opioids, among other agents. Each of these
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 290(1), 47-52 (2014-02-13)
Pain after cesarean delivery is a leading cause of chronic pain and there are many attempts to reduce it without total success. Gabapentin is effective in reducing acute and chronic pain with little experience in parturient. The purpose of this
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, 34(49), 16296-16308 (2014-12-05)
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion is regulated by estradiol feedback. This feedback switches from negative to positive in females; this switch depends on time of day in many species. Estradiol feedback is likely conveyed via afferents. Kisspeptin neurons of the arcuate
Biochemical and biophysical research communications, 447(1), 205-209 (2014-04-08)
Major pelvic ganglia (MPG) are relay centers for autonomic reflexes such as micturition and penile erection. MPG innervate the urogenital system, including bladder. γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system, and may also
In this study, we developed a novel biomimetic electrochemical sensor sensitized with a Fe3O4@carboxyl-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube/chitosan nanocomposite layer using a molecularly imprinted film as a recognition element for the rapid detection of acephate and trichlorfon. The performance of the
Ponkan (Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Ponkan) is an important mandarin citrus in China. However, the low ratio of sugars to organic acids makes it less acceptable for consumers. In this work, three stages (S120, early development stage; S195, commercial harvest
Archives of women's mental health, 17(2), 87-95 (2014-01-15)
Deficiencies in the inhibitory functioning of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) have been implicated in the pathophysiology of depressive disorders. Reproductive life cycle events, including menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause, are consistently associated with increased psychopathology, in particular mood disorders. Given that GABA-inhibitory
Recent studies have demonstrated a role for spinal p38 MAP kinase (MAPK) in the development of chronic inflammation and peripheral arthritis and a role for GABA in the inhibition of p38 MAPK mediated effects. Integrating these data suggests that GABA
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, 34(17), 5747-5753 (2014-04-25)
Chronic pain is often associated with sexual dysfunction, suggesting that pain can reduce libido. We find that inflammatory pain reduces sexual motivation, measured via mounting behavior and/or proximity in a paced mating paradigm, in female but not male laboratory mice.
Individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) often use hypnotics like zolpidem (Ambien(®)) to improve sleep in addition to their selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) regimen. SSRIs act in part to restore disrupted GABAergic activity, but benzodiazepines and related drugs have
International journal of molecular sciences, 22(16) (2021-08-28)
The nucleus accumbens core (NAcc) is an important component of brain reward circuitry, but studies have revealed its involvement in pain circuitry also. However, its effect on trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and the mechanism underlying it are yet to be fully
The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC, 25(4), 318-329 (2014-04-05)
Peripheral neuropathy is a common and vexing symptom for people living with HIV infection (PLWH). Neuropathy occurs in several different syndromes and is identified in the literature as distal sensory polyneuropathy or distal sensory peripheral neuropathy. More recently, the HIV
γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) exerts protective and regenerative effects on mouse islet β-cells. However, in humans it is unknown whether it can increase β-cell mass and improve glucose homeostasis. To address this question, we transplanted a suboptimal mass of human islets
Exercise modulates chloride homeostasis after spinal cord injury.
Cote MP, Gandhi S, Zambrotta M, et al.
The Journal of Neuroscience, 34(27), 8976-8987 (2014)
The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 351(2), 234-242 (2014-08-28)
23-O-Acetylshengmanol 3-O-β-D-xylopyranoside (Ac-SM) isolated from Actaea racemosa L.-an herbal remedy for the treatment of mild menopausal disorders-has been recently identified as a novel efficacious modulator of GABAA receptors composed of α1-, β2-, and γ2S-subunits. In the present study, we analyzed
Journal of sleep research, 23(2), 168-175 (2013-11-29)
Chronic short sleep duration has been linked to sympathoexcitation and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The central nervous system plays an important role in the regulation of sympathetic activity. Thus, the present study evaluates the pre-autonomic neurones in the paraventricular
Gamma-aminobutyric acid is a non-protein amino acid that is widely present in organisms. Several important physiological functions of gamma-aminobutyric acid have been characterized, such as neurotransmission, induction of hypotension, diuretic effects, and tranquilizer effects. Many microorganisms can produce gamma-aminobutyric acid
International journal of food microbiology, 193, 34-42 (2014-12-03)
The effects of air classification and lactic acid bacteria fermentation on the reduction of anti-nutritional factors (vicine and convicine, trypsin inhibitor activity, condensed tannins and phytic acid) and in vitro protein and starch digestibility of faba bean flour were studied.