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“Sigma-1 receptors regulate Bcl-2 expression by ROS-dependent transcriptional regulation of NF-κB” The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, October 23, 2009, doi: 10.1124/jpet.109.160960
Johann Meunier, Teruo Hayashi
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“Glioblastoma: Looking at the Currently Marketed Sigma-1 Agonists and Antagonists” Neoplasia. 2007 August; 9(8): 689.
Richard E Kast
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“Sigma-1 Receptor Chaperones at the ER- Mitochondrion Interface Regulate Ca2+ Signaling and Cell Survival” Cell (2007), doi:10.1016/j.cell.2007.08.036
Teruo Hayashi and Tsung-Ping Su
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“Sigma Receptor Agonists Provide Neuroprotection In Vitro by Preserving bcl-2” Neurosurgical Anesthesia, Vol. 104, No. 5, May 2007
Sufang Yang, MD, Anish Bhardwaj, MD, Jian Cheng, PhD, Nabil J. Alkayed, MD, PhD, Patricia D. Hurn, PhD, and Jeffrey R. Kirsch, MD
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“Oxidative Damage Is the Earliest Event in Alzheimer Disease” Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology Vol. 60, No. 8, August, 2001
Akihiko Nunomura, MD, PH.D., George Perry, PH.D., Gjumrakch Aliev, MD, PH.D., Keisuke Hirai, PH.D., Atsushi Takeda, MD, PH.D., Elizabeth K. Balraj, MD, Paul K. Jones, PH.D., Hossein Ghanbari, PH.D., Takafumi Wataya, MD, Shun Shimohama, MD, PH.D., Shigeru Chiba, MD, PH.D., Craig S. Atwood, PH.D., Robert B. Petersen, PH.D., AND Mark A. Smith, PH.D.
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“Apoptosis regulation by Bcl-xL modulation of mammalian inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor channel isoform gating” PNAS, July 24, 2007, vol. 104, no. 30, 12565–12570
Chi Li, Xiaoli Wang, Horia Vais, Craig B. Thompson, J. Kevin Foskett, and Carl White
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“Predicting the failure of amyloid-beta vaccine” THE LANCET, Vol 359, May 25, 2002
Mark A Smith, Craig S Atwood, James A Joseph, George Perry
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“Amyloid-beta junkies” THE LANCET, Vol 355, February 26, 2000
George Perry, Akihiko Nunomura, Arun K Raina, Mark A Smith
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“Sigma receptor activation reduces infarct size at 24 hours after permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats.” Curr Neurovasc Res 3, 89-98, (2006).
Ajmo, C. T., Vernon, D. O., Collier, L., Pennypacker, K. R., & Cuevas, J.
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“Spreading depression: Imaging and blockade in the rat neocortical brain slice. ” Anderson, J Neurophysiol 88, 2713-2725, (2002).
T. R., & Andrew, R. D.
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“The expression and functional characterization of sigma-1 receptors in breast cancer cell lines. ” Cancer Lett 242, 245-257, (2006).
Aydar, E., Omganer, P., Perrett, R., Djamgoz, M. B., & Palmer, C. P.
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“The sigma receptor as a ligand-regulated auxiliary potassium channel subunit. ” Neuron 34, 399-410, (2002).
Aydar, E., Palmer, C. P., Klyachko, V. A., & Jackson, M. B.
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“Modification of the N-methyl-Daspartate response by antidepressant sigma receptor ligands. ” Eur J Pharmacol 240, 319-323, (1993).
Bergeron, R., Debonnel, G., & De Montigny, C.
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“Modulation of serotonergic neurotransmission by short- and long-term treatments with sigma ligands. ” Br J Pharmacol 134, 691-699, (2001).
Bermack, J. E., & Debonnel, G.
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“Distinct modulatory roles of sigma receptor subtypes on glutamatergic responses in the dorsal hippocampus. ” Synapse 55, 37-44, (2005a).
Bermack, J. E., & Debonnel, G.
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“The role of sigma receptors in depression. ” J Pharmacol Sci 97, 317-336, (2005b).
Bermack, J. E., & Debonnel, G.
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“Effects of OPC-14523, a combined sigma and 5-HT1a ligand, on pre- and post-synaptic 5-HT1a receptors. ” J Psychopharmacol 21, 85-92, (2007).
Bermack, J. E., & Debonnel, G.
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“Effects of sigma ligands on NMDA receptor function in the bulbectomy model of depression: A behavioural study in the rat. ” Int J Neuropsychopharmacol 5, 53-62, (2002).
Bermack, J., Lavoie, N., Dryver, E., & Debonnel, G.
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“Effects of the potential antidepressant OPC-14523 [1-[3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-5- methoxy-3,4-dihydro-2-quinolinone monomethanesulfonate] a combined sigma and 5-HT1A ligand: Modulation of neuronal activity in the dorsal raphe nucleus. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 310, 578-583, (2004).
Bermack, J. E., Haddjeri, N., & Debonnel, G.
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“Interactions between 3,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine and sigma-1 receptors. ” Eur J Pharmacol 553, 141-145, (2006).
Brammer, M. K., Gilmore, D. L., & Matsumoto, R. R.
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“The sigma receptor ligand, reduced haloepridol, induces apoptosis and increases intracellular-free calcium levels [Ca2+]i in colon and mammary adnocarcinoma cell. ” Biochem Biophys Res Commun 219, 219-226, (1996).
Brent, P. J., Pang, G., Little, G., Dosen, P. J., & Van Helden, D. F.
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“Neuroactive steroids protect retinal tissue through sigma- 1 receptors. ” Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 100, 214-216, (2007).
Bucolo, C., & Drago, F.
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“A novel adamantane derivative attenuates retinal ischemia-reperfusion damage in the rat retina through sigma-1 receptors. ” Eur J Pharmacol 536, 200-203, (2006).
Bucolo, C., Marrazzo, A., Ronsisvalle, S., Ronsisvalle, G., Cuzzocrea, S., Mazzon, E., et al.
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“Protective effects of the sigma agonist PRE-084 in the rat retina. ” Br J Ophthalmol 91, 1382-1384, (2007).
Cantarella, G., Bucolo, C., Di Benedetto, G., Pezzino, S., Lempereur, L., Calvagna, R., et al.
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“Formalininduced pain is reduced in sigma-1 receptor knockoutmice. ” Eur J Pharmacol511, 73-74, (2005).
Cendan, C.M.,Pujalte, J.M.,Portillo-Salido, E.,Montoliu, L.,&Baeyens, J.M.
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“Chronic administration of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) primes for facilitated induction of long-term potentiation via sigma-1 receptor: Optical imaging study in rat hippocampal slices. ” Neuropharmacology 50, 380-392, (2006).
Chen, L., Dai, X. N., & Sokabe, M.
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“Neurosteroid dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate inhibits persistent sodium current in rat medial prefrontal cortex via activation of sigma-1 receptors. ” Exp Neurol 210, 128-136, (2008).
Cheng, Z. X., Lan, D. M., Wu, P. Y., Zhu, Y. H., Dong, Y., Ma, L., et al.
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“Binding of dimemorfan to sigma-1 receptor and its anticonvulsant and locomotor effects in mice, compared with dextromethorphan and dextrorphan. ” Brain Res 821, 516-519, (1999).
Chou, Y. C., Liao, J. F., Chang,W. Y., Lin, M. F., & Chen, C. F.
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“Sigma-2 receptor agonists activate a novel apoptotic pathway and potentiate antineoplastic drugs in breast tumor cell line. ” Cancer Res 62, 313-322, (2002).
Crawford, K. W., & Bowen, W. D.
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“Sigma-2 receptors regulate changes in sphingolipid levels in breast tumor cells. ” Eur J Pharmacol 443, 207-209, (2002).
Crawford, K.W., Coop, A., & Bowen,W. D.
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“Possible involvement of sigma-1 receptors in the antiimmobility action of buproprion, a dopamine reuptake inhibitor. ” Fundam Clin Pharmacol 22, 387-394, (2008).
Dhir, A., & Kulkarni, S. K.
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“Prevention of excitotoxicity in primary retinal ganglion cells by (+)pentazocine, a sigma-1 receptor specific ligand. ” Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 48, 4785-4794, (2007).
Dun, Y., Thangaraju, M., Prasad, P., Ganapathy, V., & Smith, S. B.
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“Evidence for an anti-amnesic effect of JO 1784 in the rat: A potent and selective ligand for the sigma receptor. ” Brain Res 546, 282-286, (1991).
Earley, B., Burke, M., Leonard, B. E., Gouret, C. J., & Junien, J. L.
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“Involvement of the sigma-1 receptor in the anti-amnesic, but not antidepressant-like, effects of the aminotetrahydrofuran derivative ANAVEX-41. ” Br J Pharmacol 152, 267-279, (2007).
Espallergues, J., Lapalud, P., Christopoulos, A., Avlani, V. A., Sexton, P. M., Vamvakides, A., et al.
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“The hallucinogen N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is an endogenous sigma-1 receptor regulator. ” Science 323, 934-937, (2009).
Fontanilla, D., Johannessen, M., Hajipour, A. R., Cozzi, N. V., Jacjson, M. B., & Ruoho, A. E.
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“Cocaine modulates cytokine and enhances tumor growth through sigma receptors. ” J Neuroimmunol 147, 95-98, (2004).
Gardner, B., Zhu, L. X., Roth, M. D., Tashkin, D. P., Dubinett, S. M., & Sharma, S.
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“Cocaine-induced HIV-1 expression in microglia involves sigma-1 receptors and transforming growth factor-beta1. ” Int Immunopharmacol 6, 1029-1033, (2006).
Gekker, G., Hu, S., Sheng, W. S., Rock, R. B., Lokensgard, J. R., & Peterson, P. K.
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“Potent sigma-1 receptor ligand 4-phenyl-1-(4-phenylbutyl)piperidine provides ischemic neuroprotection without altering dopamine accumulation in vivo in rats. ” Anesth Analg 96, 532-538, (2003).
Goyagi, T., Bhardwaj, A., Koehler, R. C., Traystman, R. J., Hurn, P. D., & Kirsch, J. R.
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“Neuroprotective effect of sigma-1 receptor ligand 4-phenyl-1-(4-phenylbutyl) piperidine (PPBP) is linked to reduced neuronal nitric oxide production. ” Stroke 32, 1613-1620, (2001).
Goyagi, T., Goto, S., Bhardwaj, A., Dawson, V. L., Hurn, P. D., & Kirsch, J. R.
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“Sigma receptors: Biology and therapeutic potential. ” Psychopharmacology (Berl) 174, 301-319, (2004).
Guitart, X., Codony, X., & Monroy, X.
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“Sigma-1 receptor ligand 4-phenyl-1-(4-phenylbutyl)-piperidine affords neuroprotection from focal ischemia with prolonged reperfusion. ” Stroke 31, 976-982, (2000).
Harukuni, I., Bhardwaj, A., Shaivitz, A. B., DeVries, A. C., London, E. D., Hurn, P. D., et al.
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“Phencyclidine-induced cognitive deficits in mice are improved by subsequent subchronic administration of fluvoxamine: Role of sigma-1 receptors. ” Neuropsychopharmacology 32, 514-521, (2007).
Hashimoto, K., Fujita, Y., & Iyo, M.
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“Regulating ankyrin dynamics: Roles of sigma-1 receptors. ” Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 98, 491-496, (2001).
Hayashi, T., & Su, T. P.
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“Intracellular dynamics of sigma-1 receptors in NG-108- 15 cells. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 306, 726-733, (2003a).
Hayashi, T., & Su, T. P.
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“Sigma-1 receptor (s1 binding sites) form raft-like microdomains and target lipid droplets on the endoplasmic reticulum: Roles in endoplasmic reticulum lipid compartmentalization and export. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 306, 718-725, (2003b).
Hayashi, T., & Su, T. P.
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“Sigma-1 receptor chaperones at the ER mitochondrion interface regulate Ca2+ signaling and cell survival. ” Cell 131, 596-610, (2007).
Hayashi, T., & Su, T. P.
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“Rat liver and kidney contain high densities of sigma-1 and sigma-2 receptors: Characterization by ligand binding and photoaffinity labeling. ” Eur J Pharmacol 268, 9-18, (1994).
Hellewell, S. B., Bruce, A., Feinstein, G., Orringer, J.,Williams,W., & Bowen,W. D.
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“Sigma-1 receptor modulation of acid-sensing ion channel 1a (ASIC1a) and ASIC1a-induced Ca2+ influx in rat cortical neurons. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 327, 491-502, (2008).
Herrera, Y., Katnik, C., Rodriguez, J. D., Hall, A. A., Willing, A., Pennypacker, K. R., et al.
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“Olfactory bulbectomy increases prepro-enkephalin mRNA levels in the ventral striatum in rats. ” Neuropeptides 33, 206-211, (1999).
Holmes, P. V.
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“No association found between the type 1 sigma receptor gene polymorphisms and methamphetamine abuse in the Japanese population: A collaborative study by the Japanese Genetics Initiative for Drug Abuse. ” Ann NY Acad Sci 1025, 27-33, (2004).
Inada, T., Iijima, Y., Uchida, N., Maeda, T., Iwashita, S., Ozaki, N., et al.
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“Association between polymorphisms in the type 1 sigma receptor gene and schizophrenia. ” Neurosci Lett 257, 45-48, (1998).
Ishiguro, H., Ohtsuki, T., Toru, M., Itokawa, M., Aoki, J., Shibuya, H., et al.
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“Fluovoxamine as a sigma-1 receptor agonist improved cognitive impairments in a patientwith schizophrenia. ” ProgNeuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 32,1072-1703, (2008).
Iyo, M., Shirayama, Y., Watanabe, H., Fujisaki, M., Miyatake, R., Fukami, G., et al.
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“Loss of sigma binding sites in the CA1 area of the anterior hippocampus in Alzheimer's disease correlates with CA1 pyramidal cell loss. ” Brain Res 623, 299-302, (1993).
Jansen, K. L., Faull, R. L., Storey, P., & Leslie, R. A.
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“Brain circuitry and the reinstatement of cocaineseeking behavior. ” Psychopharmacology (Berl) 168, 44-56, (2003).
Kalivas, P.W., & McFarland, K.
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“Sigma-1 receptor activation prevents intracellular calcium dysregulation in cortical neurons during in vitro ischemia. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 319, 1355-1365, (2006).
Katnik, C., Guerrero, W. R., Pennypacker, K. R., Herrera, Y., & Cuevas, J.
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“TAK-147, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, increases choline acetyltransferase activity in cultured rat septal cholinergic neurons. ” Neurosci Lett 260, 5-8, (1999).
Kato, K., Hayako, H., Ishihara, Y., Marui, S., Iwane, M., & Miyamoto, M.
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“Biochemical and functional evidence for the control of pain mechanisms by dehydroepiandrosterone endogenously synthesized in the spinal cord. ” FASEB J 22, 93-104, (2008).
Kibaly, C., Meyer, L., Patte-Mensah, C., & Mensah-Nyagan, A. G.
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“Intrathecal treatment with sigma-1 receptor antagonists reduces formalin-induced phosphorylation of NMDA receptor subunit 1 and the second phase of formalin test in mice. ” Br J Pharmacol 148, 490-498, (2006).
Kim, H. W., Kwon, Y. B., Roh, D. H., Yoon, S. Y., Han, H. J., Beitz, A. J., et al.
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“Activation of the spinal sigma-1 receptor enhances NMDA-induced pain via PKC- and PKAdependent phosphorylation of theNR1 subunit inmice. ” Br J Pharmacol 154,1125-1134, (2008).
Kim, H.W., Roh, D. H., Yoon, S. Y., Seo, H. s., Kwon, Y. B., Han, H. J., et al.
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“Enhanced kappaopioid receptor-mediated analgesia by antisense targeting the sigma-1 receptor. ” Eur J Pharmacol 331, R5-6, (1997).
King, M., Pan, Y. X., Mei, J., Chang, A., Xu, J., & Pasternak, G.W.
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“Sigma- 1 receptor antagonists determine the behavioral pattern of the methamphetamineinduced sterotypy in mice. ” Psychopharmacology (Berl) 203, 781-792, (2008).
Kitanaka, J., Kitanaka, N., Tatsuta, T., Hall, F. S., Uhl, G. R., Tanaka, K., et al.
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“Alterations in fos-related antigen 2 and sigma-1 receptor gene and protein expression are associated with the development of cocaine-induced behavioral sensitization: Time course and regional distribution studies. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 327, 187-195, (2008).
Liu, Y., & Matsumoto, R. R.
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“Further evidence for an antidepressant potential of the selective sigma-1 agonist SA4503: Electrophysiological, morphological and behavioral studies. ” Int J Neuropsychopharmacol 11, 485-495, (2008).
Lucas, G., Rymar, V. V., Sadikot, A. F., & Debonnel, G.
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“Membrane-delimited coupling between sigma receptors and K+ channels in rat neurohypophysial terminals requires neither G-protein nor ATP. ” J Physiol 526, 527-539, (2000).
Lupardus, P. J., Wilke, R. A., Aydar, E., Palmer, C. P., Chen, Y., Ruoho, A. E., et al.
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“Effects of sigma receptor agonists on the impairment of spontaneous alternation behavior and decrease of cyclic GMP level induced by nitric oxide synthase inhibitors in mice. ” Neuropharmacology 39, 2391-2398, (2000).
Mamiya, T., Noda, Y., Noda, A., Hiramatsu, M., Karasawa, K., Kameyama, T., et al.
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“Neuroprotective effects of sigma-1 receptor agonists against β-amyloid-induced toxicity. ” Neuroreport 16, 1223-1226, (2005).
Marrazzo, A., Caraci, F., Salinaro, E. T., Su, T. P., Copani, A., & Ronsisvalle, G.
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“The sigma receptor ligand (+)pentazocine prevents apoptotic retinal ganglion cell death induced in vitro by homocysteine and glutamate. ” Brain Res Mol Brain Res 123, 66-75, (2004)
Martin, P.M., Ola, M. S., Agarwal, N., Ganapathy, V.,&Smith, S. B.
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“The effects of morphine- and nalorphine-like drugs in the nondependent and morphine-dependent chronic spinal dog. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 197, 517-532, (1976)
Martin, W. R., Eades, C. G., Thompson, J. A., Huppler, R. E., & Gilbert, P. E.
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“The sigma-1 receptor modulates NMDA receptor synaptic transmission and plasticity via SK channels in rat hippocampus. ” J Physiol 578, 143-157, (2007)
Martina, M., Turcotte, M. E., Halman, S., & Begeron, R.
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“Blockade of σ1 receptors attenuates conditioned reinstatement but not self-administration maintained by cocaine or a potent conventional reinforcer. ” Neuropsychopharmacology 32, 1967-1973, (2007)
Martin-Fardon, R., Maurice, T., Aujla, H., Bowen,W. D., &Weiss, F.
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“Sigma receptor type 1 gene expression variation in a group of Polish patients with Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment. ” Demen Geriatr Cogn Disord 23, 432-438, (2007)
Maruszak, A., Safranow, K., Gacia, M., Gabryelewicz, T., Slowik, A., Styczynska, M., et al.
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“Sigma receptors: Potential medications development target for anti-cocaine agents. ” Eur J Pharmacol 469, 1-12 ,(2003).
Matsumoto, R. R., Liu, Y., Lerner, M., Howard, E. W., & Brackett, D. J.
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“Involvement of sigma receptors in the behavioral effects of cocaine: Evidence from novel ligands and antisense oligodeoxynucleotides. ” Neuropharmacology 42, 1043-1055, (2002)
Matsumoto, R. R.,McCracken, K. A., Pouw, B., Zhang, Y.,&Bowen,W. D.
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“Increase in extracellular acetylcholine level by sigma ligands in rat frontal cortex. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 265,851-859, (1993)
Matsuno, K., Matsunaga, K., Senda, T., & Mita, S.
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“Beneficial effect of the sigma-1 receptor agonist PRE-084 against the spatial learning deficits in aged rats. ” Eur J Pharmacol 431, 223-227, (2001)
Maurice, T.
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“Neurosteroids and sigma1 receptors, biochemical and behavioral relevance. ” Pharmacopsychiatry 37, S171-S182, (2004)
Maurice, T.
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“Neuroprotective and anti-amnesic potentials of sigma (σ) receptor ligands. ” Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 21, 69-102, (1997)
Maurice, T., & Lockhart, B. P.
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“SA4503, a novel cognitive enhancer with sigma1receptor agonist properties, facilitates NMDA receptor-dependent learning in mice. ” Eur J Pharmacol 328, 9-18, (1997).
Maurice, T., & Privat, A.
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“Involvement of the sigma1 receptor in the appetitive effects of cocaine. ” Pharmacopsychiatry 37, S198-207, (2004)
Maurice, T., & Romieu, P.
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“Involvement of the sigma-1 receptor in the motivational effects of ethanol in mice. ” Pharmacol Biochem Behav 74, 869-876, (2003).
Maurice, T., Casalino, M., Lacroix, M., & Romieu, P.
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“Differential involvement of the sigma-1 receptor in the anti-amnesic effect of neuroactive steroids, as demonstrated using an in vivo antisense strategy in the mouse. ” Br J Pharmacol 134, 1731-1741, (2001).
Maurice, T., Phan, V., Urani, A., & Guillemain, I.
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“Neuroactive neurosteroids as endogenous effectors for the sigma1 (σ1) receptor: Pharmacological evidence and therapeutic opportunities. ” Jpn J Pharmacol 81, 125-155, (1999).
Maurice, T., Phan, V. L., Urani, A., Kamei, H., Noda, Y., & Nabeshima, T.
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“PRE-084, a sigma selective PCP derivative, attenuates MK-801-induced impairment of learning in mice. ” Pharmacol Biochem Behav 49, 859-869, (1994).
Maurice, T., Su, T. P., Parish, D. W., Nabeshima, T., & Privat, A.
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“Sigma1 (σ1) receptor agonists and neurosteroids attenuate β25-35-amyloid peptide-induced amnesia in mice through a common mechanism. ” Neuroscience 83, 413-428, (1998).
Maurice, T., Su, T. P., & Privat, A.
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“The interaction between neuroactive steroids and the sigma1 receptor function: Behavioral consequences and therapeutic opportunities. ” Brain Res Brain Res Rev 37, 116-132, (2001).
Maurice, T., Urani, A., Phan, V. L., & Romieu, P.
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“Ligand-dependent localization and intracellular stability of sigma-1 receptors in CHO-K1 cells. ” J Mol Signal 2, 8, (2007).
Mavlyutov, T. A., & Ruoho, A.
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“4-IBP, a sigma-1 receptor agonist, decreases the migration of human cancer cells, including glioblastoma cells, in vivo and sensitizes them in vitro to cytotoxic insults of proapoptotic and proautophagic drugs. ” Neoplasia 9, 358-369, (2007).
Megalizzi, V., Mathieu, V., Mijatovic, T., Gailly, P., Debeir, O., De Neve, N., et al.
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“Molecular cloning and pharmacological characterization of the rat σ1 receptor. ” Biochem Pharmacol 62, 349-355, (2001).
Mei, J., & Pasternak, G. W.
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“σ1 Receptor modulation of opioid analgesia in the mouse. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 300, 1070-1074, (2002).
Mei, J., & Pasternak, G. W.
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“Modulation of brainstem opiate analgesia in the rat by σ1 receptor: A microinjection study. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 322, 1278-1285, (2007).
Mei, J., & Pasternak, G.W.
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“Beneficial effects of the σ1 receptor agonists igmesine and dehydroepiandrosterone against learning impairments in rats prenatally exposed to cocaine. ” Neurotoxicol Teratol 26, 783-797, (2004).
Meunier, J., & Maurice, T.
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“Antiamnesic and neuroprotective effects of donepezil against learning impairment induced in mice by exposure to carbon monoxide gas. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 317, 1307-1319, (2006a).
Meunier, J., Ieni, J., & Maurice, T.
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“The anti-amnesic and neuroprotective effects of donepezil against amyloid β25-35 peptide-induced toxicity in mice involve an interaction with the σ1 receptor. ” Br J Pharmacol 149, 998-1012, (2006b).
Meunier, J., Ieni, J., & Maurice, T.
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“Lowdensity of sigma-1 receptors in early Alzheimer's disease. ” Ann Nucl Med 22, 151-156, (2008).
Mishina, M.,Ohyama,M., Ishii, K., Kitamura, S., Kimura,Y.,Oda, K., et al.
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“Functional polymorphisms in the σ1 receptor gene associated with alcoholism. ” Biol Psychiatry 55, 85-90, (2004).
Miyatake, R., Furukawa, A., Matsushita, S., Higuchi, S., & Suwaki, H.
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“The sigma1 protein as a target for the non-genomic effects of neuro(active)steroids: Molecular, physiological, and behavioral aspects. ” J Pharmacol Sci 100, 93-118, (2006).
Monnet, F. P., & Maurice, T.
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“N-methyl-Daspartate- induced neuronal activation is selectively modulated by sigma receptors. ” Eur J Pharmacol 179, 441-445, (1990).
Monnet, F. P., Debonnel, G., Junien, J. L., & De Montigny, C.
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“Protein kinase Cdependent potentiation of intracellular calcium influx by σ1 receptor agonists in rat hippocampal neurons. ” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 307, 705-712, (2003).
Monnet, F. P., Morin-Surun, M. P., Leger, J., & Combettes, L.
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“Intracellular σ1 receptor modulates phospholipase C and protein kinase C activities in the brainstem. ” Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 96, 8196-8199, (1999).
Morin-Surun, M. P., Collin, T., Denavit-Saubie, M., Baulieu, E. E., & Monnet, F. P.
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“Haloperidol-associated stealth liposomes: A potent carrier for delivering genes to human cancer cells. ” J Biol Chem 280, 15619-15627, (2005).
Mukherjee, A., Prasad, T. K., Rao, N. M., & Banerjee, R.
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“Interactions of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors with subtypes of sigma receptors in rat brain. ” Eur J Pharmacol 307, 117-119, (1996).
Narita, N., Hashimoto, K., Tomitaka, S., & Minabe, Y.
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“Involvement of sigma receptors in the acute actions of methamphetamine: Receptor binding and behavioral studies. ” Neuropharmacology 49, 638-645, (2005).
Nguyen, E. C., McCracken, K. A., Liu, Y., Pouw, B., & Matsumoto, R. R.
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