6 citations
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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” Potassium channel modulators mostly increase the activity of rat whisker mechanoreceptors.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
28 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Kv1.3 blockers may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” ATP-sensitive potassium channels play a role in chloroquine-induced itch in mice.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 4-aminopyridine, a FDA-approved drug, speeds up skin wound healing and tissue regeneration.
November 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” 4-aminopyridine helps skin wounds heal faster and better.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 4-aminopyridine speeds up and improves skin wound healing.
Mealworm extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to its antioxidant activity.
Potassium channel openers like minoxidil boost hair growth.
13 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience” Blocking the KATP channel may help treat migraines.
July 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” KATP channels may help reduce itching in liver disease.
29 citations
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February 2021 in “Cancers” Ion channels play a key role in ovarian cancer growth and treatment resistance.
44 citations
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October 2016 in “Epilepsia” 2-DG reduces seizures by enhancing brain inhibition through specific receptor activation.
119 citations
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October 1992 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
25 citations
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December 2001 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Potassium channel openers show promise for treating heart disease and other conditions, but more research is needed to fully understand their effects and safety.
17 citations
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September 2014 in “PLoS ONE” SK2 channels help control sensory signals in rat muscle spindles and hair follicles.
16 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil sulfate and pinacidil may promote hair growth through increased blood flow, not by activating potassium channels.
33 citations
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May 1991 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Cromakalim relaxes various blood vessels, while minoxidil sulphate is more selective; they likely act on different potassium channels.
28 citations
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August 2013 in “Hypertension” Potassium channel openers help form elastic fibers in arteries and can treat elastin deficiency and hypertension.
119 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
19 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” KCNQ potassium channels help control the sensitivity of touch receptors in the skin.
86 citations
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July 1990 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
397 citations
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February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
82 citations
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March 2016 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
48 citations
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October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” Ice-skating athletes often have skin problems due to cold, infections, and inflammation, needing careful treatment and prevention.
42 citations
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March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
18 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” KATP channel openers may cause peripheral edema by reducing lymphatic contractions and flow.