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June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” In this study, researchers identified similar presence of various nicotinic and muscarinic AChRs in lesional and normal epidermis, suggesting that tobacco-delivered nicotine may exacerbate acne inversa by interacting with endogenously produced acetylcholine.
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study identified novel compounds from Bombax ceiba stem bark, including shamimicin, with potent hypotensive effects, and reported that a specific fraction had adverse effects on heart, liver, and kidneys in mice.
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May 2018 in “European journal of pharmacology” This study reviewed the pharmacological properties of fesoterodine and found that its ability to effectively treat overactive bladder, especially in the elderly, is likely due to its specific properties, including its receptor affinity, blood-brain barrier penetration, metabolic conversion, and extended-release formulation.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, the researchers found that cholinergic signaling via M4 muscarinic receptors influences hair growth, with enhanced elongation observed upon activation with bethanechol, highlighting its potential role in hair biology using mouse models.
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December 2009 in “Future Medicinal Chemistry” This study identified new potential targets and indications for several marketed drugs using in silico profiling, suggesting opportunities for drug repositioning.