Fluorine (19F) MRS and MRI in biomedicine

J Ruiz‐Cabello, BP Barnett, PA Bottomley… - NMR in …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Shortly after the introduction of 1H MRI, fluorinated molecules were tested as MR‐detectable
tracers or contrast agents. Many fluorinated compounds, which are nontoxic and chemically …

Acute and chronic stress-induced disturbances of microglial plasticity, phenotype and function

F Rohan Walker, M Nilsson, K Jones - Current drug targets, 2013 - ingentaconnect.com
Traditionally, microglia have been considered to act as macrophages of the central nervous
system. While this concept still remains true it is also becoming increasingly apparent that …

K2P channel gating mechanisms revealed by structures of TREK-2 and a complex with Prozac

YY Dong, ACW Pike, A Mackenzie, C McClenaghan… - Science, 2015 - science.org
TREK-2 (KCNK10/K2P10), a two-pore domain potassium (K2P) channel, is gated by
multiple stimuli such as stretch, fatty acids, and pH and by several drugs. However, the …

A comparative examination of the anti-inflammatory effects of SSRI and SNRI antidepressants on LPS stimulated microglia

RJ Tynan, J Weidenhofer, M Hinwood… - Brain, behavior, and …, 2012 - Elsevier
Selective serotonin and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRI; SNRI) are the
first choice pharmacological treatment options for major depression. It has long been …

A comparison of the risk of QT prolongation among SSRIs

KA Funk, JR Bostwick - Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: To report QT prolongation potential in selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs) in order to advise clinicians on safe use of SSRIs other than citalopram in light of …

New frontiers and developing applications in 19F NMR

JX Yu, RR Hallac, S Chiguru, RP Mason - Progress in nuclear magnetic …, 2013 - Elsevier
1.2. Background Fluorine NMR offers many attractive features, most notably detection
sensitivity approaching that of protons. 19 F has a nuclear spin I= 1/2, a gyromagnetic ratio …

Altered γ-aminobutyric acid neurotransmission in major depressive disorder: a critical review of the supporting evidence and the influence of serotonergic …

AL Pehrson, C Sanchez - Drug design, development and therapy, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Evidence suggesting that central nervous system γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
concentrations are reduced in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) has been …

A critical review of the mechanism of action for the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: do these drugs possess anti-inflammatory properties and how relevant is this …

FR Walker - Neuropharmacology, 2013 - Elsevier
The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most widely prescribed
pharmacological treatment for depression. Since their introduction many have considered …

Fluoxetine regulates the expression of neurotrophic/growth factors and glucose metabolism in astrocytes

I Allaman, H Fiumelli, PJ Magistretti, JL Martin - Psychopharmacology, 2011 - Springer
Rationale The pharmacological actions of most antidepressants are ascribed to the
modulation of serotonergic and/or noradrenergic transmission in the brain. During …

Pharmacological inhibition of Kir4. 1 evokes rapid-onset antidepressant responses

X Zhou, C Zhao, H Xu, Y Xu, L Zhan, P Wang… - Nature Chemical …, 2024 - nature.com
Major depressive disorder, a prevalent and severe psychiatric condition, necessitates
development of new and fast-acting antidepressants. Genetic suppression of astrocytic …