The psychostimulant effects of caffeine could provide therapeutic benefits in the treatment of depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders, reveals the new research.
Caiffeine exerts its therapeutic action by targeting or blocking adenosine A2A receptor-dopamine D2 receptor (A2AR-D2R) and adenosine A1 receptor-dopamine D1 receptor (A1R-D1R).
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‘Motivational symptoms of depression, cognitive and emotional impairments in attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and spinal cord injury can be treated with caffeine in combination with certain A2AR or A1R antagonists.’
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Preclinical evidence is reviewed which indicates that caffeine and selective A2AR antagonists could be used to treat the motivational symptoms of depression as well as cognitive and emotional impairments in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
In addition, new research suggests that the A1R-D1R heteromer, which modulates the excitability of the spinal motoneuron, could be targeted by A1R antagonists to therapeutic effect in spinal cord injury.
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Caffeine overdose usually occurs due to excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages. Excess caffeine intake affects heart and brain function.
Caffeine and selective adenosine receptor antagonists as potential new therapeutic tools are discussed in the article.
The article was published in Journal of Caffeine and Adenosine Research, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
Source: Eurekalert
Caffeine Overdose
Caffeine overdose usually occurs due to excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages. Excess caffeine intake affects heart and brain function.
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Caffeine and selective adenosine receptor antagonists as potential new therapeutic tools are discussed in the article.
The article was published in Journal of Caffeine and Adenosine Research, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
Source: Eurekalert
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Caffeine is a psychoactive stimulant alkaloid commonly found in many of the products we consume daily. Excess intake of caffeine can lead to symptoms similar to substance addiction.
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