Search for dissertations about: "α2-adrenoceptor subtypes"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words α2-adrenoceptor subtypes.

  2. 1. α1- and α2-Adrenoceptors in the Eye : Pharmacological and Functional Characterization

    Author : Anna Wikberg-Matsson; Thomas Mittag; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; α1-adrenoceptor subtypes; α2-adrenoceptor subtypes; iris; ciliary body; choroid; retina; ciliary artery; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; Ophtalmology; oftalmiatrik;

    Abstract : α1- and α2-Adrenoceptors are involved in various physiological events in the eye: blood flow regulation, aqueous humor dynamics and pupil regulation. The α1- and α2-adrenoceptors can be further subdivided into six subtypes (α1A, α1B, α1D, α2A , α2B, and α2C ). READ MORE

  4. 2. Experimental studies on novel pharmacological strategies in the treatment of schizophrenia

    Author : Amani Eltayb; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Schizophrenia; L-dopa; topiramate; 5-HT2C; citalopram; WAY 100635; CAR; catalepsy;

    Abstract : The modified dopamine (DA) hypothesis of schizophrenia suggests a hyperdopaminergic state in subcortical brain regions, which is believed to cause positive symptoms, while cortical regions may show a hypodopaminergic state which is believed to generate negative and cognitive symptoms. Positive symptoms are improved by typical antipsychotic drug (APD) treatment. READ MORE