2008
Neuroprotection via nAChRs: the role of nAChRs in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Picciotto MR, Zoli M. Neuroprotection via nAChRs: the role of nAChRs in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Frontiers In Bioscience-Landmark 2008, 13: 492-504. PMID: 17981563, DOI: 10.2741/2695.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbility of nicotineNeurodegenerative disordersRole of nAChRsHuman neurodegenerationNeuroprotective agentsParkinson's diseaseDevelopmental stagesCellular effectsNicotine-mediated neuroprotectionRegimen of administrationDrug discoveryNicotine neuroprotectionNeuronal survivalNeuronal deathEpidemiological studiesNicotinic compoundsAlzheimer's diseaseRecent studiesNeuroprotectionDiseaseNicotineCompelling evidenceNAChRsVivoFull understanding
2003
Neuroprotection by Nicotine in Mouse Primary Cortical Cultures Involves Activation of Calcineurin and L-Type Calcium Channel Inactivation
Stevens TR, Krueger SR, Fitzsimonds RM, Picciotto MR. Neuroprotection by Nicotine in Mouse Primary Cortical Cultures Involves Activation of Calcineurin and L-Type Calcium Channel Inactivation. Journal Of Neuroscience 2003, 23: 10093-10099. PMID: 14602824, PMCID: PMC6740855, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.23-31-10093.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlpha7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine ReceptorAnimalsBungarotoxinsCalcineurinCalcineurin InhibitorsCalcium Channel BlockersCalcium Channels, L-TypeCells, CulturedCerebral CortexGlutamic AcidMiceMice, KnockoutNeuronsNeuroprotective AgentsNeurotoxinsNicotineNifedipineReceptors, NicotinicTacrolimusConceptsPrimary cortical culturesL-type channelsNicotine-mediated neuroprotectionCortical culturesNicotine pretreatmentIntracellular calciumCalcium influxActivation of calcineurinBeta2 subunitAlpha7-containing nAChRsL-type calcium channelsEffects of nicotineAbility of nicotineMouse primary cortical culturesNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsCalcium channel inactivationGlutamate excitotoxicityNeuroprotective effectsRole of calciumCalcineurin antagonistsCortical neuronsNeuronal excitabilityGlutamate applicationNeuroprotectionCalcium channels
2002
Nicotinic receptors in aging and dementia
Picciotto MR, Zoli M. Nicotinic receptors in aging and dementia. Developmental Neurobiology 2002, 53: 641-655. PMID: 12436427, DOI: 10.1002/neu.10102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotinic agonistsCognitive functionNeuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptorsDevelopment of dementiaNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsCholinergic markersCholinergic functionNeuronal degenerationNicotinic receptorsEpidemiological studiesNicotinic functionAnimal studiesNeurodegenerative illnessesAcetylcholine receptorsCognitive deficitsDementiaNeurodegenerative diseasesImpaired subjectsDistinct actionsPatientsAgonistsDiseaseNicotineReceptorsSmoking