Structural biology and molecular pharmacology of voltage-gated ion channels

J Huang, X Pan, N Yan - Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, 2024 - nature.com
Voltage-gated ion channels (VGICs), including those for Na+, Ca2+ and K+, selectively
permeate ions across the cell membrane in response to changes in membrane potential …

Medicinal plants for epileptic seizures: Phytoconstituents, pharmacology and mechanisms revisited

X He, X Chen, Y Yang, Y **e, Y Liu - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2024 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that presents with
recurring and spontaneous seizures. It is prevalent worldwide, affecting up to 65 million …

Dual-pocket inhibition of Nav channels by the antiepileptic drug lamotrigine

J Huang, X Fan, X **, L Teng… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - National Acad Sciences
Voltage-gated sodium (Nav) channels govern membrane excitability, thus setting the
foundation for various physiological and neuronal processes. Nav channels serve as the …

Ligand activation mechanisms of human KCNQ2 channel

D Ma, Y Zheng, X Li, X Zhou, Z Yang, Y Zhang… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
The human voltage-gated potassium channel KCNQ2/KCNQ3 carries the neuronal M-
current, which helps to stabilize the membrane potential. KCNQ2 can be activated by …

Structural basis for human Cav1. 2 inhibition by multiple drugs and the neurotoxin calciseptine

S Gao, X Yao, J Chen, G Huang, X Fan, L Xue, Z Li… - Cell, 2023 - cell.com
Ca v 1.2 channels play crucial roles in various neuronal and physiological processes. Here,
we present cryo-EM structures of human Ca v 1.2, both in its apo form and in complex with …

A versatile residue numbering scheme for Nav and Cav channels

X **, J Huang, H Wang, K Wang, N Yan - Cell Chemical Biology, 2024 - cell.com
Voltage-gated sodium (Na v) and calcium (Ca v) channels are responsible for the initiation
of electrical signals. They have long been targeted for the treatment of various diseases. The …

In-situ reconstructed Cu/NiO nanosheets synergistically boosting nitrate electroreduction to ammonia

Z Zhang, M Liu, B Ge, T Yang, S Wang, Y Liu… - Chinese Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Electrochemical reduction of nitrate (NO 3−) serves as an eco-friendly friendly alternative to
the conventional Haber-Bosch ammonia (NH 3) synthesis process. The Cu electrocatalyst is …

Bioinspired Printable Tough Adhesives with In Situ Benignly Triggered Mechanical Enhancements

Z Ma, R Huo, A Nottegar… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Adhesives can intimately connect humans to machines, seamlessly bond diverse tissues in
the human body, and manage various diseases. However, the precise spatial control of wet …

Neuropathic Pain, Mood, and Stress-Related Disorders: A Literature Review of Comorbidity and Co-Pathogenesis

WF Vieira, DRA Coelho, ST Litwiler… - Neuroscience & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Neuropathic pain can be caused by multiple factors, and its prevalence can reach 10% of
the global population. It is becoming increasingly evident that limited or short-lasting …

Cannabis constituents for chronic neuropathic pain; reconciling the clinical and animal evidence

E Sokolaj, N Assareh, K Anderson… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Chronic neuropathic pain is a debilitating pain syndrome caused by damage to the nervous
system that is poorly served by current medications. Given these problems, clinical studies …