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Involvement of imidazoline receptors in the centrally acting muscle-relaxant effects of tizanidine.

Author: HondaMotoko, OnoHideki, SatoNaoko, SekiguchiYuko

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Overview

Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant that works by binding to alpha(2)-adrenoceptors and imidazoline receptors. The study found that imidazoline receptors, but not alpha(2)-adrenoceptors, are involved in the supraspinal effects of tizanidine, while both types of receptors play a role at the spinal level.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
The centrally acting muscle relaxant tizanidine has an imidazoline structure and binds not only to alpha(2)-adrenoceptors but also to imidazoline receptors. The role of imidazoline receptors in the muscle-relaxant effect of tizanidine was studied using the alpha(2)-adrenoceptor/imidazoline receptor ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0014-2999(02)01664-3

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Understanding Tizanidine: A Deep Dive into Muscle Relaxation

In the vast and complex desert of the human body, our muscles play a vital role in every movement we make. This research delves into the intricate world of muscle relaxants and how they work on a molecular level. The researchers focused on tizanidine, a medication used to relieve muscle spasms, and investigated the specific receptors it interacts with.

Unraveling the Mystery

The findings of this study reveal that tizanidine's muscle-relaxant effects are mediated by its interaction with both alpha(2)-adrenoceptors and imidazoline receptors. It's like a camel navigating a tricky sand dune, using different muscle groups and adjusting its balance to find the right path. The researchers found that blocking the imidazoline receptors prevented tizanidine from reducing muscle spasms, indicating their critical role in this process.

Understanding How Medications Work

This research provides valuable insight into the mechanisms of action of muscle relaxants. By understanding how medications work at the cellular level, we can develop more effective therapies and minimize unwanted side effects.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study provides a valuable look into the intricacies of muscle relaxation. By understanding how medications like tizanidine interact with specific receptors, we gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity of the human body.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2003-01-03
  2. Date Revised 2019-06-24
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

12079683

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/s0014-2999(02)01664-3

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