It is generally assumed that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) induce
antidepressant activity by inhibiting serotonin (5-HT) reuptake transporters, thus elevating …

Memantine, an NMDA receptor antagonist used for treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD), is
known to block the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in the central nervous system …

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of betulinic acid (BetA) on the
expression and distribution pattern of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate …

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activation on the perivascular sympathetic nerves via axo-
axonal interaction mechanism causes norepinephrine release, which triggers the …

Aim Nicotine stimulation of α3β2‐nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (α3β2‐n AC hRs) located
on sympathetic nerves innervating basilar arteries causes calcium‐dependent …

Materials and Methods Mice were randomly assigned to four main groups (n= 72):
Experimental group (GTN), positive control group (Betulinic acid; BetA), vehicle control …

The Anchusa azurea Mill.(Boraginaceae) is naturally grown in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
and one of those plants that are used by many Kurdish people for cooking especially in the …

Neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are involved in the regulation of mood
and their related disorders such as anxiety and major depressive disorder. For instance …

The abuse of ketamine and amphetamine analogs is associated with incidence of
hypertension and strokes involving activation of sympathetic activities. Large cerebral …

Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drug. It is used in
treatment of depression, panic and anxiety. Also, it may decrease the risk of suicide in those …