research TSPO Activation Modulates the Effects of High Pressure in a Rat Ex Vivo Glaucoma Model
Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
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30 / 36 results research Overexpression of the 18 kDa Translocator Protein (TSPO) in the Hippocampal Dentate Gyrus Produced Anxiolytic and Antidepressant-Like Behavioral Effects
Increasing TSPO in the brain reduces anxiety and depression.
research Antidepressant-Like Effect of Fluoxetine May Depend on Translocator Protein Activity and Pretest Session Duration in Forced Swimming Test in Mice
Fluoxetine's effectiveness as an antidepressant in mice depends on a specific protein activity and a 5-minute pretest.
research Cytoprotective Effects of Paeoniflorin Are Associated with Translocator Protein 18 kDa
Paeoniflorin protects brain cells by involving a specific protein and neurosteroids.
research Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diabetic Neuropathy May Be Involved in the Development of Neuropathic Pain via a Reduction in Neurosteroid Synthesis
Mitochondrial problems in diabetic nerve damage might cause pain by lowering the production of certain nerve-related steroids.
research Alleviation of Mechanical Allodynia by 14,15-Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid in a Central Poststroke Pain Model: Possible Role of Allopregnanolone and Delta-Subunit-Containing Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptors
14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
research Role of Anticonvulsant and Antiepileptogenic Neurosteroids in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Epilepsy
Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.
research Expression and Roles of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) Protein in Non-Classical, Extra-Adrenal, and Extra-Gonadal Cells and Tissues
The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
research Finasteride Inhibits the Disease-Modifying Activity of Progesterone in the Hippocampus Kindling Model of Epileptogenesis
Finasteride worsens seizures in epilepsy rats and speeds up epileptogenesis in mice.
research Physiopathological Role of the Enzymatic Complex 5α-Reductase and 3α/β-Hydroxysteroid Oxidoreductase in the Generation of Progesterone and Testosterone Neuroactive Metabolites
The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
research GABAA Receptor Modulation by Neurosteroids in Models of Temporal Lobe Epilepsies
Neurosteroids change how GABA_A receptors work in the brain, which could be important for treating temporal lobe epilepsy.
research New Steps Forward in the Neuroactive Steroid Field
Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.
research Relating Neurosteroid Modulation of Inhibitory Neurotransmission to Behavior
Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.
research Finasteride Improves Motor, EEG, and Cellular Changes in Rat Brain in Thioacetamide-Induced Hepatic Encephalopathy
Finasteride helps brain function in rats with liver-related brain issues.
research Compilation of a Comprehensive Gene Panel for Systematic Assessment of Genes That Govern an Individual’s Drug Responses
Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.
research The Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Estazolam on a PTSD Animal Model
Estazolam reduces anxiety-like behavior in PTSD by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
research Endocrinology Overview: Male Reproductive Endocrinology and HPT Axis
The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.
research Effects of Altering Allopregnanolone Levels During Critical Neurodevelopmental Periods on Alcohol Consumption Vulnerability
Early NAS level changes affect alcohol consumption vulnerability.
research AP-2α/AP-2β Transcription Factors Are Key Regulators of Epidermal Homeostasis
AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
research Antioxidants and Mitochondrial Bioenergetics: Charnoly Bodies in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Cardiovascular Disorders, and Cancer
Antioxidants may help improve mitochondrial health and could be used to treat diseases related to cell damage.
research Mitochondrial Dysfunction in an Animal Model of Diabetic Neuropathy Is Associated with a Reduction of Neurosteroid Synthesis
Diabetic neuropathy in mice is linked to poor mitochondria function and lower brain hormone production.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Androgens’ Effects Across the Lifespan in Men and Animal Models
Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.
research Benzothiazepines, Diltiazem, and JTV-519 Exert Anxiolytic-Like Effects via Neurosteroid Biosynthesis in Mice
Benzothiazepines like diltiazem reduce anxiety in mice by making neurosteroids.
research Relationships Between Cerebrospinal Fluid GABAergic Neurosteroid Levels and Symptom Severity in Men with PTSD
Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.
research TSPO Ligand Etifoxine Attenuates LPS-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction in Mice
Etifoxine, an anxiety drug, can lessen brain inflammation and cognitive issues in mice, partly by increasing production of protective brain steroids.
research Neurosteroidogenesis Today: Novel Targets for Neuroactive Steroid Synthesis and Action and Their Relevance for Translational Research
New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research Circadian Clocks: From Stem Cells to Tissue Homeostasis and Regeneration
Circadian rhythms are crucial for stem cell function and tissue repair, and understanding them may improve aging and regeneration treatments.
research Allopregnanolone Mediates the Exacerbation of Tourette-Like Responses by Acute Stress in Mouse Models
Stress worsens Tourette symptoms by increasing allopregnanolone levels.