Author name: Kristen Hartman

Cognitive improvement via cortical cannabinoid receptors and choline-containing lipids

Moreno-Rodríguez M, Martínez-Gardeazabal J, Bengoetxea de Tena I, Llorente-Ovejero A, Lombardero L, González de San Román E, Giménez-Llort L, Manuel I, Rodríguez-Puertas R (2024) Cognitive improvement via cortical cannabinoid receptors and choline-containing lipids. Br J Pharmacol doi: 10.1111/bph.17381 PMID: 39489624 Objective: Authors hypothesized that activation of the endocannabinoid system may confer neuroprotection against cholinergic degeneration.

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Cholinergic basal forebrain neurons regulate vascular dynamics and cerebrospinal fluid flux

Chuang KH, Zhou XA, Xia Y, Li z, Qian L, Eeles E, Ngiam G, Fripp J, Coulson EJ (2024) Cholinergic basal forebrain neurons regulate vascular dynamics and cerebrospinal fluid flux. bioRxiv 2024.08.25.609536. doi: 10.1101/2024.08.25.609536 Objective: To show that vascular-CSF coupling correlates with cortical cholinergic activity in non-demented aged humans. Summary: Waste from the brain is

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Progressive cancer targeting by programmable aptamer-tethered nanostructures

Mohammadi F, Zahraee H, Zibadi F, Khoshbin Z, Ramezani M, Alibolandi M, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM (2024) Progressive cancer targeting by programmable aptamer-tethered nanostructures. MedComm (2020) 5(11):e775. doi: 10.1002/mco2.775 PMID: 39434968 Objective: This review focuses on the significance of different aptamer-assembled nanoconstructs as multifunctional nucleic acid oligomeric nanoskeletons in efficient drug delivery. Summary: Saporin was

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Divergent sensory pathways of sneezing and coughing

Jiang H, Cui H, Chen M, Li F, Shen X, Guo CJ, Hoekel GE, Zhu Y, Han L, Wu K, Holtzman MJ, Liu Q (2024) Divergent sensory pathways of sneezing and coughing. Cell 187(21):5981-5997. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.08.009 PMID: 39243765 Objective: To study the difference in sensory receptors and neurotransmission/modulation mechanisms between sneezing and coughing. Summary: Sneezing

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Unveiling the dynamic interplay between cancer stem cells and the tumor microenvironment in melanoma: Implications for novel therapeutic strategies

Limonta P, Chiaramonte R, Casati L (2024) Unveiling the dynamic interplay between cancer stem cells and the tumor microenvironment in melanoma: Implications for novel therapeutic strategies. Cancers (Basel) 16(16):2861. doi: 10.3390/cancers16162861 PMID: 39199632 Objective: To review the bidirectional communication between melanoma cancer stem cells (CSCs) and the tumor microenvironment, highlighting its role in drug resistance

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Exaggerated postnatal surge of orexin neurons and the effects of elimination of excess orexin on blood pressure and exaggerated chemoreflex in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Lusk S, Moushey AM, Li A, Ray R (2024) Exaggerated postnatal surge of orexin neurons and the effects of elimination of excess orexin on blood pressure and exaggerated chemoreflex in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Front Physiol 15:1341649. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1341649 PMID: 39469444 Objective: To investigate whether an increase in postnatal neurogenesis of orexin (OX) neurons in spontaneously

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Tongue exercise ameliorates structural and functional upper airway deficits in a rodent model of hypoglossal motor neuron loss

Keilhoz A, Pathak I, Smith CL, Osman KL, Smith L, Oti G, Golzy M, Mz L, Lever TE, Nichols NL (2024) Tongue exercise ameliorates structural and functional upper airway deficits in a rodent model of hypoglossal motor neuron loss. Front Neurol 15:1441529. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1441529 PMID: 39296960 Objective: To investigate the effects of a strength endurance

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Enhancing monoclonal antibodies with natural products: Mechanisms and applications

Gunasekaran M, L S, Premarathna AD, (2024) Enhancing monoclonal antibodies with natural products: Mechanisms and applications. Intelligent Pharmacy doi: 10.1016/j.ipha.2024.09.002 Objective: To investigate the novel application of beta-glucan analogs engineered for enhanced immunomodulatory effects, targeting not only malignant cells but also the tumor microenvironment to optimize mAb penetration. Summary: By combining plant-based expression systems with

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Cognitive and histopathological alterations in rat models of early- and late-phase memory dysfunction: Effects of sigma-1 receptor activation

Kostenko A, Prezzavento O, de Leo G, D’Arco D, Gulion R, Caccamo A, Leanza G (2024) Cognitive and histopathological alterations in rat models of early- and late-phase memory dysfunction: Effects of sigma-1 receptor activation. J Alzheimers Dis 101(3) doi: 10.3233/JAD-240618 PMID: 39240642 Objective: This study sought to assess the role of (±)-cyclopropane carboxylate (PPCC) on

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