Transient receptor potential channels as drug targets: from the science of basic research to the art of medicine

B Nilius, A Szallasi, DR Sibley - Pharmacological reviews, 2014 - Elsevier
The large Trp gene family encodes transient receptor potential (TRP) proteins that form
novel cation-selective ion channels. In mammals, 28 Trp channel genes have been …

Plant volatiles: production, function and pharmacology

ME Maffei, J Gertsch, G Appendino - Natural product reports, 2011 - pubs.rsc.org
Covering: 1989 to February 2011 Plant volatiles typically occur as a complex mixture of low-
molecular weight lipophilic compounds derived from different biosynthetic pathways, and …

TRPM8 is the principal mediator of menthol-induced analgesia of acute and inflammatory pain

B Liu, L Fan, S Balakrishna, A Sui, JB Morris, SE Jordt - Pain®, 2013 - Elsevier
Menthol, the cooling natural product of peppermint, is widely used in medicinal preparations
for the relief of acute and inflammatory pain in sports injuries, arthritis, and other painful …

Medicinal plants utilized in the management of epilepsy in Ethiopia: ethnobotany, pharmacology and phytochemistry

YS Birhan - Chinese Medicine, 2022 - Springer
Epilepsy is a common central nervous system (CNS) disorder that affects 50 million people
worldwide. Patients with status epilepticus (SE) suffer from devastating comorbidities and a …

[HTML][HTML] Essential oils: Chemical constituents, potential neuropharmacological effects and aromatherapy-A review

J Liang, Y Zhang, P Chi, H Liu, Z Jing, H Cao… - Pharmacological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Essential oils (EOs) are a plant-derived volatile mixture. Due to their
extensive biological activity, EOs have been utilized as ancient remedies to treat a variety of …

Volatile Terpenes and Brain Function: Investigation of the Cognitive and Mood Effects of Mentha × Piperita L. Essential Oil with In Vitro Properties Relevant to Central …

D Kennedy, E Okello, P Chazot, MJ Howes… - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Background: Extracts of several members of the monoterpene-rich Lamiaceae sub-family
Nepetoideae, including those from the Salvia (sage), Melissa (Lemon balm) and …

Pharmacologically targeting transient receptor potential channels for seizures and epilepsy: emerging preclinical evidence of druggability

J Jiang, Y Yu - Pharmacology & therapeutics, 2023 - Elsevier
As one of the most prevalent and disabling brain disorders, epilepsy is characterized by
spontaneous seizures that result from aberrant, excessive hyperactivity of a group of highly …

Cellular and molecular targets of menthol actions

M Oz, EG El Nebrisi, KHS Yang, FC Howarth… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Menthol belongs to monoterpene class of a structurally diverse group of phytochemicals
found in plant-derived essential oils. Menthol is widely used in pharmaceuticals …

Menthol-pharmacology of an important naturally medicinal “cool”

JA Farco, O Grundmann - Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry, 2013 - ingentaconnect.com
Menthol, a natural product of the peppermint plant Mentha x piperita (Lamiaceae), is a
monoterpene which is widely used as a natural product in cosmetics, a flavoring agent, and …

The distinctive role of menthol in pain and analgesia: Mechanisms, practices, and advances

Z Li, H Zhang, Y Wang, Y Li, Q Li… - Frontiers in Molecular …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Menthol is an important flavoring additive that triggers a cooling sensation. Under
physiological condition, low to moderate concentrations of menthol activate transient …