The “GABAergic” system is the main inhibitory network in the central nervous system and as such influences almost every aspect …
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Issue No. 4
The Brains on Adenosine Receptors
Adenosine is a small ubiquitous molecule known for its role as an energy and genetic code building block. Adenosine also …
Controversial Feelings about Dopamine Receptors
Dopamine (DA) is a neurotransmitter involved in the control of several crucial cerebral and peripheral functions. It plays a role …
Putting Pressure on the Angiotensin Receptors
Angiotensins are a family of peptides that are critical players in the control of water and electrolyte balance. Angiotensins mediate …
To Fight or to Flee from Adrenoceptors
Adrenoceptors are seven transmembrane proteins belonging to the superfamily of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). They respond to the endogenous ligands …
In Focus: Chemokine Receptors
Chemokines (CHEMOtactic cytoKINES) are an important subgroup of the inflammatory cytokine family. More than fifty chemokines are expressed in mammalian …
In Focus: Bradykinin Receptors
Kinins form a family of small peptides which are endogenously synthesized in response to pathologic processes such as pathogen infection, …