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Yusuke Shinozaki, Shin-ichi Akanuma, Yuika Mori, Yoshiyuki Kubo, Ken-ichi Hosoya
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Mahmoud Al-Khrasani, David A. Karadi, Anna R. Galambos, Beata Sperlagh, E. Sylvester Vizi
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Yuma Tega, Yoshiyuki Kubo, Hiroaki Miura, Kairi Ri, Ayaka Tomise, Shin-ichi Akanuma, Ken-ichi Hosoya
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
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Summary: Parkinson's disease patients with rest tremor showed relatively preserved noradrenaline terminal function in the locus coeruleus and thalamus, compared to those without rest tremor. The greater loss of noradrenergic transporters in patients without rest tremor in these regions could potentially contribute to their tremor negative phenotype.
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Summary: The plasma membrane-localized SlSWEET5b plays an essential role in facilitating hexose flux to support pollen maturation and fertility in tomato flowers. Its expression is particularly high in the stamens of maturing flower buds, suggesting its involvement in mitosis. The SlSWEET5b carrier functions as a low-affinity hexose-specific passive facilitator, and its suppression leads to impaired pollen development and reduced seed yield.
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Mathias Ziegler, Magnus Monne, Andrey Nikiforov, Gennaro Agrimi, Ines Heiland, Ferdinando Palmieri
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Rok Herman, Nika Aleksandra Kravos, Mojca Jensterle, Andrej Janez, Vita Dolzan
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Nicholas M. Timme, Cherish E. Ardinger, Seth D. C. Weir, Rachel Zelaya-Escobar, Rachel Kruger, Christopher C. Lapish
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David R. Maguire, Charles P. France
Summary: Methocinnamox (MCAM) is a novel, long-acting opioid receptor antagonist that effectively decreases fentanyl self-administration and prevents opioid overdose in monkeys. The study demonstrates the potential therapeutic utility of MCAM in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
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Xiang Li, Dan Feng, Shenglu Ma, Mingxing Li, Shulei Zhao, Man Tang
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Neurosciences
Alexander V. Zholos, Mariia I. Melnyk, Dariia O. Dryn
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Zhenlong Li, Hsien-Yu Peng, Chau-Shoun Lee, Tzer-Bin Lin, Ming-Chun Hsieh, Cheng-Yuan Lai, Han-Fang Wu, Lih-Chyang Chen, Mei-Ci Chen, Dylan Chou
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J. D. Lorente, J. Cuitavi, L. Rullo, S. Candeletti, P. Romualdi, L. Hipolito
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Neurosciences
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Summary: The coexistence of pain and depression is frequently observed in patients with chronic pain and depression. Oxytocin, a neuropeptide, has been reported to relieve chronic pain and depressive symptoms. This study investigated the effect of intranasal oxytocin on neuropathic pain and comorbid depressive symptoms, and found that oxytocin attenuated depression-like behavior but did not alleviate mechanical hyperalgesia. The results suggest that intranasal oxytocin may have the potential to treat depressive symptoms in neuropathic pain patients.