Neurotransmitter Articles & Analysis
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These astrocytes maintain the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, regulate neurotransmitter levels, and provide metabolic support to neurons. By utilizing HA-c, scientists can investigate how disruptions in astrocytic function may lead to conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, ataxias, and other cerebellar pathologies. ...
The treatment of Parkinson's disease heavily relies on APIs that either mimic dopamine or modulate cholinergic activity to restore the balance of neurotransmitters. Dopamine mimetics, such as pramipexole dihydrochloride, function by stimulating dopamine receptors directly, providing relief from Parkinsonian symptoms. ...
While proteins, composed of longer chains, execute complex and diverse roles in biological systems, peptides often function as hormones, neurotransmitters, or enzymes, regulating various physiological processes. ...
They are central to life and participate directly in various biological processes such as neurotransmitter transport and biosynthesis. Amino acid products are available in an array of forms, from dietary supplements like L-carnitine, Creatine, and Taurine to compounds used for scientific research such as L-Glutamine and Glycine. ...
Organophosphorus-nerve agents (OPs) act by inhibiting cholinesterases (ChE), preventing the degradation of some neurotransmitters. Their excessive accumulation can impair neuronal transmission, leading to cholinergic syndrome, which can cause symptoms such as respiratory failure and, in severe cases, death. ...
Ku Baoshan et al. studied the preparation of tetrahydrocurcumin solid dispersion, and the results also showed that tetrahydrocurcumin and its solid dispersion have anti-depressive effects, which may be related to the monoamine neurotransmitter system. 9.Protective Effect of Renal Function Osawa T et al. found that tetrahydrocurcumin has a better effect than curcumin in improving ...
The activation of a GPCR pathway can be mediated by hormones, neurotransmitters, and many other extracellular signaling molecules. Many bodily functions rely on GPCR signaling, for example our senses: sight, smell, and taste all depend on them. ...
The gaps between neurons are called synapses, and neurons transmit signals to each other by transmitting neurotransmitters. The GABA molecule (short for gamma-aminobutyric acid) is one of the most common neurotransmitters in the brain. ...
Some bacteria can also synthesize neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and acetylcholine, which may affect neural activity in the brain. ...
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are both neurological diseases that cause progressive damage to the brain, resulting in a decline in neurocognitive function. While Parkinson’s disease is known for affecting movement and function and Alzheimer’s disease is known for affecting cognition, they are a bit more complex than that. Below, we provide an overview of ...
The vagus nerve has four vagal nuclei that provide key controls to the cardiovascular, respiratory, and alimentary systems with respective neurotransmitters. It is tenth of twelve cranial nerves, being the main nerve interfacing with the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. ...
Disambiguation The process of stimulating the Vagus Nerve with micropulses of electrical current is referred to in a number of different ways. Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) - Typically refers to stimulation of the nerve with a surgically implanted device and electrode. Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS, taVNS, nVNS, LLTS) - Refers to stimulation of the vagus nerve without ...
The objective of this work was to understand if alteration of dopaminergic neurotransmitter concentrations in the hybrid striped bass (Morone saxatilis x. ...
Since their mode of action is thought to be by modulation of the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, aquatic invertebrates that possess transporters and receptors sensitive to activation by these pharmaceuticals are potentially affected by them. ...
In the present study, we investigated whether exposure to PBDEs could affect the neurotransmitter system and cause developmental neurotoxicity in zebrafish. ...