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REVIEW - Genetic factors underlying differential blood platelet sensitivity to inhibitors. Marcin Rozalski, Magdalena Boncler, Bogusława Luzak, Cezary Watala (p. 1) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - L-arginine and cardiovascular system. Dorota Cylwik, Andrzej Mogielnicki, Włodzimierz Buczko (p. 14) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Drug-induced myopathies. An overview of the possible mechanisms. Jacek Owczarek, Magdalena Jasińska, Daria Orszulak-Michalak (p. 23) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Role of serotonin (5-HT)2 receptors in cocaine self-administration and seeking behavior in rats. Małgorzata Filip (p. 35) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of NMDA receptor antagonists on behavioral impairment induced by chronic treatment with dexamethasone. Zofia Danilczuk, Grażyna Ossowska, Tomasz Łupina, Katarzyna Cieślik, Iwona Żebrowska-Łupina (p. 47) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Participation of adenosine system in the ketamine-induced motor activity in mice. Marcin Mandryk, Sylwia Fidecka, Ewa Poleszak, Danuta Malec (p. 55) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of the combined administration of ethanol and acamprosate on rabbit EEG. Bogusława Pietrzak, Elżbieta Czarnecka (p. 61) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Protective effect of catechin on ischemia-reperfusion-induced renal injury in rats. Devinder Singh, Vikas Chander, Kanwaljit Chopra (p. 70) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Synthesis of 6-O-acyl-L-ascorbic acid-2-O-phosphates and study of their antioxidant effects in 95-D cells. Zhongyan Tao, Yuhong Ren, Wangyu Tong, Dongzhi Wei (p. 77) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of rutin on total antioxidant status of rats exposed to cigarette smoke. Ewa Florek, Ewa Ignatowicz, Jagna Wrzosek, Wojciech Piekoszewski (p. 84) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Antioxidant effect of Aloe vera gel extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats. Subbiah Rajasekaran, Karuran Sivagnanam, Sorimuthu Subramanian (p. 90) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Inhibitory effect of albendazole and its metabolites on cytochromes P450 activities in rat and mouflon in vitro. Vendula Baliharová, Jakub Velik, Kateřina Fimanová, Jiří Lamka, Barbora Szotáková, Michal Šavlik, Lenka Skálová (p. 97) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of kaempferol on the production and gene expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in J774.2 macrophages. Jan Kowalski, Arkadiusz Samojedny, Monika Paul, Grażyna Pietsz, Tadeusz Wilczok (p. 107) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Nitric oxide effect on 5-hydroxytryptamine-induced vasoconstrictions of isolated smooth muscle. Jacques Y. Datté, Paul A. Yapo, Michel A. Offoumou (p. 113) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Trans-4-aminocrotonic acid (TACA), a potent agonist of GABAA and GABAC receptors, shows a proconvulsant action in the electroconvulsive threshold test in mice. Kinga K. Borowicz, Marek Zadrożniak, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 121) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Prophylactic effect of lithium in bipolar affective illness may be related to serotonin transporter genotype. Janusz K. Rybakowski, Aleksandra Suwalska, Piotr M. Czerski, Monika Dmitrzak-Weglarz, Anna Leszczynska-Rodziewicz, Joanna Hauser (p. 124) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of thiopental and propofol on heart rate variability during fentanyl-based induction of general anesthesia. Lesya Riznyk, Magdalena Fijałkowska, Krzysztof Przesmycki (p. 128) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Antithrombotic effect of captopril and enalapril in old rats. Ewa Chabielska, Andrzej Mogielnicki, Karol Kramkowski, Włodzimierz Buczko (p. 135) Abstract / Article (PDF format)

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REVIEW - Pharmacokinetics and metabolism of nicotine. Piotr Tutka, Jerzy Mosiewicz, Marian Wielosz (p. 143) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Stiripentol. A novel antiepileptic drug. Michał K. Trojnar, Katarzyna Wojtal, Marcin P. Trojnar, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 154) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Central effects of nafadotride, a dopamine D3 receptor antagonist, in rats. Comparison with haloperidol and clozapine. Grzegorz Kuballa, Przemysław Nowak, Łukasz Labus, Aleksandra Bortel, Joanna Dąbrowska, Marek Swoboda, Adam Kwieciński, Richard M. Kostrzewa, Ryszard Brus (p. 161) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Anticonvulsant properties of N-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)- and N-[3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propyl] derivatives of 3-aryl- and 3-spirocycloalkyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione. Jolanta Obniska, Sławomir Jurczyk, Alfred Zejc, Krzysztof Kamiński, Ewa Tatarczyńska, Katarzyna Stachowicz (p. 170) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Gingko biloba extract diminishes stress-induced memory deficits in rats. Anna Walesiuk, Emil Trofimiuk, Jan J. Braszko (p. 176) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Histamine-induced cyclic AMP formation in the chick hypothalamus: interaction with vasoactive intestinal peptide. Jolanta B. Zawilska, Hanna Gendek-Kubiak, Agata Woldan-Tambor, Anna Wiktorowska-Owczarek, Jerzy Z. Nowak (p. 188) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Immunosuppressive activity of an isoxazolo[5,4-e]triazepine - compound RM33. I. Effects on the humoral and cellular immune response in mice. Stanisław Ryng, Michał Zimecki, Marcin Mączyński, Grzegorz Chodaczek, Maja Kocięba (p. 195) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of administration of etidronate and retinol on bone mechanical properties in ovariectomized rats. Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak, Waldemar Janiec, Maria Pytlik, Leszek Śliwiński, Joanna Folwarczna, Urszula Cegieła, Barbara Nowińska, Małgorzata Barnaś (p. 203) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Allyl disulfide as donor and cyanide as acceptor of sulfane sulfur in the mouse tissues. Małgorzata Iciek, Anna Bilska, Lucyna Książek, Zbigniew Srebro, Lidia Włodek (p. 212) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Antioxidant treatment normalizes renal Na+,K+-ATPase activity in leptin-treated rats. Jerzy Bełtowski, Anna Jamroz-Wiśniewska, Ewelina Borkowska, Jarosław Nazar, Andrzej Marciniak (p. 219) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Synthesis and 5-HT1A/5-HT2A activity of some butyl analogs in the group of phenylpiperazine alkyl pyrimido[2,1-f]theophyllines. Marcin Kołaczkowski, Paweł Zajdel, Omeran Fhid, Beata Duszyńska, Ewa Tatarczyńska, Maciej Pawłowski (p. 229) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Isobolographic analysis of interactions among losigamone analog AO-620 and two conventional antiepileptic drugs. Kinga K. Borowicz, Bożena Jaszczyk, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 236) Abstract / Article (PDF format) MDR1 gene polymorphism in allogenic kidney transplant patients with tremor. Katarzyna Kotrych, Leszek Domański, Wanda Górnik, Marek Droździk (p. 241) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Abstracts of THE FOURTEENTH DAYS OF NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (p. 257) Abstracts / Scientific program (PDF format)

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REVIEW - Neuroprotective potential of three neuropeptides PACAP, VIP and PHI. Agnieszka Dejda, Paulina Sokołowska, Jerzy Z. Nowak (p. 307) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Amphetamine-induced effects on neuropeptide Y in the rat brain. Ewa Obuchowicz, Jadwiga Turchan, Ryszard Przewłocki, Zbigniew S. Herman (p. 321) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Influence of paraquat on dopaminergic transporter in the rat brain. Krystyna Ossowska, Jadwiga Wardas, Katarzyna Kuter, Przemysław Nowak, Joanna Dąbrowska, Aleksandra Bortel, Łukasz Labus, Adam Kwieciński, Anna Krygowska-Wajs, Stanisław Wolfarth (p. 330) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Synthesis, anticonvulsant properties and 5-HT1A/5-HT2A receptor affinity of new N-[(4-arylpiperazin-1-yl)-propyl]-2-aza-spiro[4.4]nonane and [4.5]decane-1,3-dione derivatives. Jolanta Obniska, Marcin Kołaczkowski, Sijka Charakchieva-Minol, Krystyna Nędza, Małgorzata Dybała, Andrzej J. Bojarski (p. 336) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of cysteamine on bile secretion in the rat. Omar M.E. Abdel Salam, Ayman R. Baiuomy, Siham M. EL-Shenawy (p. 345) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Differential effects of genistein, estradiol and raloxifene on rat osteoclasts in vitro. Leszek Śliwiński, Joanna Folwarczna, Waldemar Janiec, Grzegorz Grynkiewicz, Katarzyna Kuzyk (p. 352) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Induction of caspase 3 activity, bcl-2 bax and p65 gene expression modulation in human acute promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells by doxorubicin with amifostine. Marek Różalski, Marek Mirowski, Ewa Balcerczak, Urszula Krajewska, Wojciech Młynarski, Ryszard Wierzbicki (p. 360) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Monocyte suppressing action of fenofibrate. Bogusław Okopień, Jan Kowalski, Robert Krysiak, Krzysztof Łabuzek, Aldona Stachura-Kułach, Andrzej Kułach, Marek Zieliński, Zbigniew S. Herman (p. 367) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Effects of some convulsant agents on the protective activity of topiramate against maximal electroshock-induced seizures in mice. Mariusz J. Świąder, Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Anna Zwolan, Marian Wielosz, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 373) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of licofelone against mechanical hyperalgesia and cold allodynia in the rat model of incisional pain. Vijay P. Singh, Chandrashekhar S. Patil, Shrinivas K. Kulkarni (p. 380) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Acute effect of ethanol on IgA immunoreactive cells in the intestine-associated immune system. Mirela Budeč, Vera Todorović, Neda Drndarević (p. 385) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of apigenin, kaempferol and resveratrol on the expression of interleukin-1beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha genes in J774.2 macrophages. Jan Kowalski, Arkadiusz Samojedny, Monika Paul, Grażyna Pietsz, Tadeusz Wilczok (p. 390) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Abstracts of the 20th Biennal Meeting of the ISN Satellite Symposium "MOLECULAR BASIS FOR SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION IN NEURODEGENERATION AND NEUROGENERATION" (p. 405) Abstracts (PDF format)

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Dexamethasone reduces locomotor stimulation induced by dopamine agonists in mice. Andrzej Wróbel, Iwona Żebrowska-Łupina, Marian Wielosz (p. 451) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Influence of the antagonist of the glycine site of NMDA receptors, MRZ 2/576, on the anticonvulsant activity of conventional antiepileptic drugs in mice. Katarzyna Makarska-Białek, Rafał M. Kamiński, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 458) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Tricaine (MS-222) is a safe anesthetic compound compared to benzocaine and pentobarbital to induce anesthesia in leopard frogs (Rana pipiens). Yavuz Cakir, Stephen M. Strauch (p. 467) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Radiofrequency denervation with or without addition of pentoxifylline or methylprednisolone for chronic lumbar zygapophysial joint pain. Jan Dobrogowski, Anna Wrzosek, Jerzy Wordliczek (p. 475) Abstract / Article (PDF format) L-carnitine inhibits ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in rats. Dikmen Dokmeci, Meryem Akpolat, Nurettin Aydogdu, Latife Doganay, F. Nesrin Turan (p. 481) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of amiloride and bumetanide on hyperpolarization after movement across the distal colon epithelium. Natalia Młodzik-Danielewicz, Tomasz Tyrakowski (p. 489) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of N-benzoyl-D-phenylalanine, a new potential oral antidiabetic agent, in neonatal streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats. Leelavinothan Pari, Natarajan Ashokkumar (p. 498) Abstract / Article (PDF format) In vivo effects of high-dose methotrexate on bone remodeling in rats. Urszula Cegieła, Leszek Śliwiński, Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak, Joanna Folwarczna (p. 504) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) on histomorphometric parameters of the rat bones. Urszula Cegieła, Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak, Leszek Śliwiński, Barbara Nowińska (p. 515) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Modulation of tryptase release from human tonsil mast cells by protease inhibitors. Shaoheng He, Hua Xie (p. 523) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Effect of histamine receptor antagonists on aminophylline-induced seizures and lethality in mice. Mariusz J. Świąder, Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Marian Wielosz, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 531) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Omeprazole affects neither electroconvulsive threshold nor anticonvulsant activity of diphenylhydantoin and carbamazepine in mice. Mariusz J. Świąder, Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Sławomir Pilip, Maria Kozicka, Jolanta Parada-Turska, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 536) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of lipopolysaccharide and antidepressant drugs on glucocorticoid receptor-mediated gene transcription. Bogusława Budziszewska, Agnieszka Basta-Kaim, Marta Kubera, Lucylla Jaworska, Monika Leśkiewicz, Magdalena Tetich, Magdalena Otczyk, Alena Zajicova, Vladimir Holan, Władysław Lasoń (p. 540) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Antinociception after intrathecal biphalin application in rats: a reevaluation and novel, rapid method to confirm correct catheter tip position. Dariusz Kosson, Iwona Bonney, Daniel B. Carr, Ewa Mayzner-Zawadzka, Andrzej W. Lipkowski (p. 545) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of halothane and isoflurane on stimulated airway transepithelial ion transport. Tomasz Tyrakowski, Piotr Smuszkiewicz, Leon Drobnik, Małgorzata Marzec, Natalia Młodzik-Danielewicz, Agnieszka Lelińska, Piotr Kaczorowski (p. 550) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Erratum for: Pol. J. Pharmacol., 2002, 54, no. 6 (p. 556) PDF format

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REVIEW - Neuroprotective properties of statins. Karolina Stępień, Michał Tomaszewski, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 561) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Lipoic acid - the drug of the future? Anna Bilska, Lidia Włodek (p. 570) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Taurine prevents ethanol-induced alterations in lipids and ATPases in rat tissues. Gullapalli Pushpakiran, Karthikeyan Mahalakshmi, Periyasamy Viswanathan, Carani V. Anuradha (p. 578) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Protective effects of betulin and betulinic acid against ethanol-induced cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells. Agnieszka Szuster-Ciesielska, Martyna Kandefer-Szerszeń (p. 588) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of pentoxifylline on hepatic injury caused in the rat by the administration of carbon tetrachloride or acetaminophen. Omar M.E. Abdel Salam, Ayman R. Baiuomy, Siham M. El-Shenawy, Nabila S. Hassan (p. 596) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of quercetin on experimental hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis in rabbits. Stefania Juźwiak, Jerzy Wójcicki, Krzysztof Mokrzycki, Mariola Marchlewicz, Monika Białecka, Lidia Wenda-Różewicka, Barbara Gawrońska-Szklarz, Marek Droździk (p. 604) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of (-)-epicatechin, a flavonoid on lipid peroxidation and antioxidants in streptozotocin-induced diabetic liver, kidney and heart. Sabarimuthu Darlin Quine, Pamakanthan S. Raghu (p. 610) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Zinc prevents hematological and biochemical alterations induced by static magnetic field in rats. Amara Salem, Abdelmelek Hafedh, Abidi Rached, Sakly Mohsen, Ben Rhouma Khemais (p. 616) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of catecholamines on blood pressure in the long bone marrow cavity in rats with bisphosphonate-induced osteopetrosis. Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak, Waldemar Janiec (p. 623) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of standard heparin and low-molecular-weight heparins on the formation of murine osteoclasts in vitro. Joanna Folwarczna, Leszek Śliwiński, Waldemar Janiec, Małgorzata Pikul (p. 635) Abstract / Article (PDF format) A comparative study of vigabatrin vs. carbamazepine in monotherapy of newly diagnosed partial seizures in children. Wojciech Sobaniec, Wojciech Kułak, Jolanta Strzelecka, Joanna Śmigielska-Kuzia, Leszek Boćkowski (p. 646) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Effects of acute and chronic treatment with magnesium in the forced swim test in rats. Ewa Poleszak, Piotr Wlaź, Ewa Kędzierska, Maria Radziwon-Zaleska, Andrzej Pilc, Sylwia Fidecka, Gabriel Nowak (p. 654) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Constitutive activity of beta-adrenergic receptors in C6 glioma cells. Paulina Sokołowska, Jerzy Z. Nowak (p. 659) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of aniracetam on phosphatidylinositol transfer protein alpha in cytosolic and plasma membrane fractions of astrocytes subjected to simulated ischemia in vitro. Bożena Gabryel, Małgorzata Chalimoniuk, Andrzej Małecki, Joanna B. Strosznajder (p. 664) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of diazepam and chlorpromazine on proliferative activity and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion from cultured endothelial HECa10 cells in vitro. Beata Misztal-Dethloff, Henryk Stępień, Jan Komorowski (p. 670) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Hemodynamic effect of propofol in enalapril-treated hypertensive patients during induction of general anesthesia. Małgorzata Malinowska-Zaprzałka, Marzena Wojewódzka, Dorota Dryl, Stanisława Z. Grabowska, Ewa Chabielska (p. 675) Abstract / Article (PDF format)

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OBITUARY - Professor Alfons Chodera. Ph.D., M.D. Elżbieta Nowakowska (p. 683) Article (PDF format) REVIEW - The serotonergic system and its role in cocaine addiction. Małgorzata Filip, Małgorzata Frankowska, Magdalena Zaniewska, Anna Gołda, Edmund Przegaliński (p. 685) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Short review on dopamine agonists: insight into clinical and research studies relevant to Parkinson's disease. Khaled Radad, Gabriele Gille, Wolf-Dieter Rausch (p. 701) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Zinc and depression. An update. Gabriel Nowak, Bernadeta Szewczyk, Andrzej Pilc (p. 713) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Profile of anticonvulsant activity and neuroprotective effects of novel and potential antiepileptic drugs - an update. Karolina Stępień, Michał Tomaszewski, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 719) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Anxiolytic action of group II and III metabotropic glutamate receptors agonists involves neuropeptide Y in the amygdala. Joanna M. Wierońska, Bernadeta Szewczyk, Agnieszka Pałucha, Piotr Brański, Barbara Zięba, Maria Śmiałowska (p. 734) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Role of opioidergic mechanisms and GABA uptake inhibition in the heroin-induced discriminative stimulus effects in rats. Wojciech Solecki, Tomasz Krówka, Małgorzata Filip, Ryszard Przewłocki (p. 744) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Naloxone precipitates nicotine abstinence syndrome and attenuates nicotine-induced antinociception in mice. Grażyna Biała, Barbara Budzyńska, Marta Kruk (p. 755) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Association studies of 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C serotonin receptor gene polymorphisms with prophylactic lithium response in bipolar patients. Monika Dmitrzak-Węglarz, Janusz K. Rybakowski, Aleksandra Suwalska, Agnieszka Słopień, Piotr M. Czerski, Anna Leszczyńska-Rodziewicz, Joanna Hauser (p. 761) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of some new antidepressant drugs on the glucocorticoid receptor-mediated gene transcription in fibroblast cells. Matylda Augustyn, Magdalena Otczyk, Bogusława Budziszewska, Grzegorz Jagła, Wojciech Nowak, Agnieszka Basta-Kaim, Lucylla Jaworska-Feil, Marta Kubera, Magdalena Tetich, Monika Leśkiewicz, Władysław Lasoń (p. 766) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of short- and long-term treatment with antidepressant drugs on the activity of rat CYP2A in the liver. Anna Haduch, Jacek Wójcikowski, Władysława Anna Daniel (p. 774) Abstract / Article (PDF format) How significant is the difference between drug doses influencing the threshold for electroconvulsions? Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 782) Abstract / Article (PDF format) 2-Chloro-N6-cyclopentyloadenosine enhances the anticonvulsant action of carbamazepine in the mouse maximal electroshock-induced seizure model. Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Maria Kozicka, Mariusz J. Świąder, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 787) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Non-competitive metabotropic glutamate subtype 5 receptor antagonist (SIB-1893) decreases body temperature in rats. Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Kinga K. Borowicz, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 795) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of stereoisomers of carane derivatives in rodent tests. Tadeusz Librowski (p. 802) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of lactoferrin on the immune response modified by the immobilization stress. Michał Zimecki, Jolanta Artym, Grzegorz Chodaczek, Maja Kocięba, Marian Kruzel (p. 811) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Microarray analysis of altered gene expression in diallyl trisulfide-treated HepG2 cells. Zhe Zhou, Hong-Ling Tan, Bing-Xin Xu, Zeng-Chun Ma, Yue Gao, Sheng-Qi Wang (p. 818) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Isolated rat inferior mesenteric artery response to adenosine: possible participation of Na+/K+-ATPase and potassium channels. Miroslav Radenković, Leposava Grbović, Srdan Pešić, Dragica Stojić (p. 824) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin and nimesulide on the D-glucose transport and disaccharide hydrolases in the intestinal brush border membrane. Sankar N. Sanyal, Naveen Kaushal (p. 833) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Combined treatment with imipramine and metyrapone induces hippocampal and cortical brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene expression in rats. Zofia Rogóż, Beata Legutko. (p. 840) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Purvalanol A, inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases attenuates proliferation of cells in the dentate gyrus of the adult rat hippocampus. Marzena Maćkowiak, Wacław Kolasiewicz, Katarzyna Markowicz-Kula, Krzysztof Wędzony (p. 845) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Lack of effect of some dopamine and non-dopamine receptor ligands on amphetamine-induced changes in the rat brain neuropeptide Y system. Ewa Obuchowicz, Zbigniew S. Herman (p. 850) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Lack of the antianxiety-like effect of (S)-3,4-DCPG, an mGlu8 receptor agonist, after central administration in rats. Katarzyna Stachowicz, Kinga Kłak, Andrzej Pilc, Ewa Chojnacka-Wójcik (p. 856) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Application of magnetic resonance diffusion anisotropy imaging for the assessment neuroprotecting effects of MPEP, a selective mGluR5 antagonists, on the rat spinal cord injury in vivo. Tomasz Banasik, Andrzej Jasiński, Andrzej Pilc, Katarzyna Majcher, Paweł Brzegowy (p. 861) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Direct effects of neuroleptics on the activity of CYP2A in the liver of rats. Anna Haduch, Jacek Wójcikowski, Władysława Anna Daniel (p. 867) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Interactions between neuroleptics and CYP2C6 in rat liver - in vitro and ex vivo study. Anna Haduch, Tomasz Ogórka, Jan Boksa, Władysława Anna Daniel (p. 872) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Plasma concentrations of adhesion molecules and chemokines in patients with essential hypertension. Andrzej Madej, Bogusław Okopień, Jan Kowalski, Maciej Haberka, Zbigniew S. Herman (p. 878) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Multi-drug transporter MDR1 gene polymorphism and prognosis in adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Krzysztof Jamroziak, Ewa Balcerczak, Barbara Cebula, Monika Kowalczyk, Mariusz Panczyk, Agnieszka Janus, Piotr Smolewski, Marek Mirowski, Tadeusz Robak (p. 882) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Study on organic nitrates, part VIII. Pharmacological activity and nitric oxide generation capacity of nitrate derivatives of piperazine. Lucyna Korzycka, Dorota Górska (p. 889) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of 4-hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione (formestane) on the bile secretion and metabolism of 4-14C-cholesterol to bile acids. Bogusław Czerny, Maria Teister, Zygmunt Juzyszyn, Andrzej Modrzejewski, Andrzej Pawlik (p. 896) Abstract / Article (PDF format)