Somayyeh Naderi
Danesh Pey Hadi Co, Health and Technology Development Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
[ 1 ] - The Response of Ventral Tegmental Area Dopaminergic Neurons to Bupropion: Excitation or Inhibition?
Introduction: Antidepressants can modulate brain monoamines by acting on pre-synaptic and postsynaptic receptors. Autoreceptors can reduce the monoamines effect on the somatodendritic or pre-synaptic regions despite its postsynaptic counter effects. The direct effect of some antidepressants is related to its temporal and spatial bioavailability in the vicinity of these receptors (still a matter...
[ 2 ] - Effect of Curcumin, an Active Substance of Turmeric, on Acute Hyperglycemia Induced by Ketamine-Xylazine: Role of α2-Adrenergic Receptor
Objective- Medicinal plants and their active constituents are frequently used components for treating hyperglycemia. In the present study, the effect of curcumin was investigated on acute hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia induced by ketamine-xylazine in rats. To explore the possible mechanism, yohimbine (an α2-adrenergic receptor antagonist) was also used. Design...