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ReviewBiologics : targets & therapy2020

Galanin Receptors as Drug Target for Novel Antidepressants: Review.

Desalegn Getnet Demsie, Birhanetensay Masresha Altaye, Etsay Weldekidan, Hagazi Gebremedhin, Niguse Meles Alema, Mulugeta Mihrete Tefera, Abere Tilahun Bantie

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Review in Biologics : targets & therapy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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10citing papers in PubMed
1.1field-weighted citation impact, top 26% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Desalegn Getnet DemsieCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-9384-7398
Birhanetensay Masresha AltayeCollege of Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-9109-6244
Etsay WeldekidanCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Hagazi GebremedhinCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Niguse Meles AlemaBahir Dar Health Science College, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0003-3439-4688
Mulugeta Mihrete TeferaBahir Dar Health Science College, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Abere Tilahun BantieCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Anesthesia, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Adigrat University · ETBahir Dar University · ETDebre Berhan University · ET

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Galanin (GAL) is a 29-amino-acid neuropeptide that serves multiple physiological functions throughout the central and peripheral nervous system. Its role involves in a range of physiological and pathological functions including control of food intake, neuro-protection, neuronal regeneration, energy expenditure, reproduction, water balance, mood, nociception and various neuroendocrine functions. The use of currently available antidepressant drugs raises concerns regarding efficacy and onset of action; therefore, the need for antidepressants with novel mechanisms is increasing. Presently, various studies revealed the link between GAL and depression. Attenuation of depressive symptoms is achieved through inhibition of GalR1 and GalR3 and activation of GalR2. However, lack of receptor selectivity of ligands has limited the complete elucidation of effects of different receptors in depression-like behavior. Studies have suggested that GAL enhances the action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and promotes availability of transcription proteins. This review addresses the role of GAL, GAL receptors (GALRs) ligands including selective peptides, and the mechanism of ligand receptor interaction in attenuating depressive symptoms.

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depressionGalanin (GAL)Galanin (GAL) receptors

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PMID32368008
PMCPMC7183331
OpenAlexW3016366067

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