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The NK1 receptor antagonist NKP608 inhibits proliferation of human colorectal cancer cells via Wnt signaling pathway

Biol. Res; 51 (), 2018
BACKGROUND: Neurokinin1 (NK1) receptor has played a vital role in the development of tumor. However, NKP608 as a NK1 receptor antagonist whether has the effect of the resistance of colorectal cancer is still unclear. Thereby, in this study, we investigated the role of NKP608 on human colorectal cancer an...

Rimonabant improves metabolic parameters partially attributed to restoration of high voltage-activated Ca2+ channels in skeletal muscle in HFD-fed mice

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 50 (6), 2017
Cannabinoid type 1 receptor (CB1R) inhibition tends to be one of the promising strategies for the treatment of obesity and other related metabolic disorders. Although CB1R inhibition may cause adverse psychiatric effects including depression and anxiety, the investigation of the role of peripheral CB1R o...

Repaglinide and prandial glucose regulation: the rational approach to therapy in Type 2 diabetes?

This article reviews the clinical evidence and pharmacological rotionale for repaglinide, a prandial glucose regular. Repaglinide has a rapid onset and short duration action - a pharmacokinetic profile that allows administration in a flexible schedule at mealttimes to limit the postprandial blood glucose...