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Atropine (anticholinergic), azithromycin (antibiotic), fluoxetine (antidepressant), metoprolol (beta-adrenergic), and tamoxifen (anti-estrogen) at pharmacologically and therapeutically relevant concentrations (1) de-acidified endolysosomes, (2) decreased Fe2+ levels in endolysosomes, (3) increased Fe2+ and ROS levels in cytosol and mitochondria, (4) induced mitochondrial membrane potential depolarization, and (5) increased cell death; effects prevented by the endocytosed iron-chelator deferoxamine. Weak-base pharmaceuticals induce lysosome-stress responses that may affect their safety profiles; a better understanding of weak-base drugs on Fe2+ interorganellar signaling may improve pharmacotherapeutics.
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Journal: Morphing cholinesterase inhibitor amiridine into multipotent drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. (Pubmed Central) - Mar 27, 2024 The top-ranked amiridine-based compound 5d was also inspected by in silico to reveal the butyrylcholinesterase binding differences with its close structural analogue 5b. Our study provides insight into the discovery of novel amiridine-based drugs by broadening their target-engaged profile from cholinesterase inhibitors towards MTDLs with potential implications in AD therapy.
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Review, Journal: Targeting autophagy to counteract neuroinflammation: a novel antidepressant strategy. (Pubmed Central) - Mar 27, 2024 The regulation of the immune system and inflammation by autophagy may lead to the development or deterioration of mental disorders. This review highlights the role of autophagy and neuroinflammation in the pathophysiology of depression, sumaries the autophagy-targeting small moleculars, and discusses a novel therapeutic strategy based on anti-inflammatory mechanisms that target autophagy to treat the disease.
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P=N/A, N=60, Active, not recruiting, This review highlights the role of autophagy and neuroinflammation in the pathophysiology of depression, sumaries the autophagy-targeting small moleculars, and discusses a novel therapeutic strategy based on anti-inflammatory mechanisms that target autophagy to treat the disease. Trial completion date: Dec 2023 --> May 2024
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Journal: Psychedelic Therapy: A Primer for Primary Care Clinicians-3,4-Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA). (Pubmed Central) - Mar 26, 2024 Phase III trials suggest that MDMA is superior to antidepressant medications for treating PTSD. Now that MAPS has officially requested the Food and Drug Administration to approve MDMA as a treatment for PTSD, legal MDMA-assisted therapy may become available as soon as 2024.
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Preclinical, Journal: Neonatal hypoxia impairs serotonin release and cognitive functions in adult mice. (Pubmed Central) - Mar 26, 2024 All together, these data demonstrate that the development of 5-HT system function is vulnerable to moderate perinatal asphyxia. 5-HT hypofunction might in turn contribute to long-term cognitive impairment in adulthood, indicating a potential target for pharmacological therapies.
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Journal: Buspirone and Zolmitriptan Combination for Dyskinesia: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Study. (Pubmed Central) - Mar 26, 2024 P2 Ondansetron's lack of effect on intestinal water suggests its anti-diarrheal effect is not due to inhibition of secretion but more likely altered colonic motility. In this proof-of-concept study, addition of buspirone/zolmitriptan to the patients' PD medication regimen significantly reduced dyskinesia severity without worsening motor function.
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The "Other Booster": Clozapine Augmentation with Fluvoxamine (IB II,virtual) - Mar 25, 2024 - Abstract #AAPP2024AAPP_85; learning obejctive Review the role of clozapine and norclozapine levels in assessment of medication efficacy and tolerability. Identify appropriate clinical scenarios for utilizing fluvoxamine as an augmenting agent to clozapine.
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Industry Showcase Practical Learnings and Knowledge When Implementing Rapid TDM Blood Levels: A Focus on Clozapine and Beyond (National A, Virtual) - Mar 25, 2024 - Abstract #AAPP2024AAPP_61; It will cover how to practically apply therapeutic range recommendations in patient management, the role of norclozapine, how to integrate TDM with LAIs, and effective strategies for utilizing blood levels in clinical decision-making and treatment plan development. Join us for a comprehensive session that bridges theory with practical applications in the field.Learning Objectives Understand key concepts in TDM Describe how to apply therapeutic range recommendations practically in patient management Outline how to utilize blood levels for clinical decision-making and treatment plan development
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Management of Clozapine-Resistant Schizophrenia (IB I, Virtual) - Mar 25, 2024 - Abstract #AAPP2024AAPP_53; Identify evidence-based treatment strategies for clozapine-resistant schizophrenia. Evaluate different treatment options for clozapine-resistant schizophrenia.
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