The polypharmacological effects of cannabidiol

J Castillo-Arellano, A Canseco-Alba, SJ Cutler, F León - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a major phytocannabinoid present in Cannabis sativa (Linneo, 1753).
This naturally occurring secondary metabolite does not induce intoxication or exhibit the …

Understanding the mechanism of action and clinical effects of neuroactive steroids and GABAergic compounds in major depressive disorder

AJ Cutler, GW Mattingly, V Maletic - Translational Psychiatry, 2023 - nature.com
The pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD) is thought to result from impaired
connectivity between key brain networks. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the key …

The interconnected mechanisms of oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in epilepsy

ALM Parsons, EMV Bucknor, E Castroflorio, TR Soares… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
One of the most important characteristics of the brain compared to other organs is its
elevated metabolic demand. Consequently, neurons consume high quantities of oxygen …

Molecular basis for substrate recognition and transport of human GABA transporter GAT1

A Zhu, J Huang, F Kong, J Tan, J Lei, Y Yuan… - Nature Structural & …, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), an important inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central
nervous system, is recycled through specific GABA transporters (GATs). GAT1, which is …

Neurotransmitters in prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Z Yang, Y Zou, L Wang - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most frequent cause of cognitive impairment in middle-aged
and older populations. There is a lack of drugs that demonstrate significant efficacy in AD, so …

Neuroactive steroids and Parkinson's disease: Review of human and animal studies

M Bourque, M Morissette, T Di Paolo - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral …, 2024 - Elsevier
The greater prevalence and incidence of Parkinson's disease (PD) in men suggest a
beneficial effect of sex hormones. Neuroactive steroids have neuroprotective activities thus …

[HTML][HTML] GABAergic signaling as a potential therapeutic target in cancers

Y Yang, L Ren, W Li, Y Zhang, S Zhang, B Ge… - Biomedicine & …, 2023 - Elsevier
GABA is the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate central nervous
system. Synthesized by glutamic acid decarboxylase, GABA could specifically bind with two …

[HTML][HTML] Exposure to polystyrene particles causes anxiety-, depression-like behavior and abnormal social behavior in mice

HS Shin, SH Lee, HJ Moon, YH So, HR Lee… - Journal of hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the era of plastic use, organisms are constantly exposed to polystyrene particles (PS-Ps).
PS-Ps accumulated in living organisms exert negative effects on the body, although studies …

Quercetin antagonizes the sedative effects of linalool, possibly through the GABAergic interaction pathway

MH Bappi, AAS Prottay, H Kamli, FA Sonia, MN Mia… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Sedatives promote calmness or sleepiness during surgery or severely stressful events. In
addition, depression is a mental health issue that negatively affects emotional well-being. A …

Restoration and targeting of aberrant neurotransmitters in Parkinson's disease therapeutics

D Yadav, P Kumar - Neurochemistry international, 2022 - Elsevier
Neurotransmitters are considered as a fundamental regulator in the process of neuronal
growth, differentiation and survival. Parkinson's Disease (PD) occurs due to extensive …