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REVIEW - Non-epilepsy uses of antiepilepsy drugs. Paweł D. Zaremba, Magdalena Białek, Barbara Błaszczyk, Piotr Cioczek, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 1) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Clinical and experimental aspects of cutaneous neurogenic inflammation. Barbara Zegarska, Agnieszka Lelińska, Tomasz Tyrakowski (p. 13) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Acetylation genotype and phenotype in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Mariola Rychlik-Sych, Jadwiga Skrętkowicz, Barbara Gawrońska-Szklarz, Wanda Górnik, Anna Sysa-Jędrzejowska, Kamila Skrętkowicz-Szamach (p. 22) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Cytoprotective effect of amifostine in the treatment of childhood neoplastic diseases - a clinical study including the pharmacoeconomic analysis. Małgorzata Stolarska, Wojciech Młynarski, Beata Zalewska-Szewczyk, Jerzy Bodalski (p. 30) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Frequency of common MDR1 gene variants in a Polish population. Mateusz Kurzawski, Andrzej Pawlik, Wanda Górnik, Marek Droździk (p. 35) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Impact of ursolic acid on chronic ethanol-induced oxidative stress in the rat heart. Rajendrasozhan Saravanan, Viswanathan Pugalendi (p. 41) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Influence of simvastatin at high dose and nifedipine on hemodynamic parameters in rabbits. Magdalena Jasińska, Jacek Owczarek, Daria Orszulak-Michalak (p. 48) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Fluvastatin does not elevate periosteal osteogenesis induced by Moloney sarcoma virus (MSV) in mice. Ryszard Galus, Paweł Włodarski, Krzysztof H. Włodarski (p. 60) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Glycoprotein (116 kD) isolated from Ulmus davidiana Nakai protects from injury of 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TPA)-treated BNL CL.2 cells. Phil-Sun Oh, Sei-Jung Lee, Kye-Taek Lim (p. 67) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of kindled seizures on rat behavior in water Morris maze test and amino acid concentrations in brain structures. Janusz Szyndler, Agnieszka Piechal, Kamilla Blecharz-Klin, Anna Skórzewska, Piotr Maciejak, Jerzy Walkowiak, Danuta Turzyńska, Andrzej Bidziński, Adam Płaźnik. Ewa Widy-Tyszkiewicz (p. 75) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Fluoxetine enhances the anticonvulsant effects of conventional antiepileptic drugs in maximal electroshock seizures in mice. Kinga K. Borowicz, Karolina Stępień, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 83) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of baclofen and L-AP4 in passive avoidance test in rats after hypoxia-induced amnesia. Halina Car, Róża J. Wiśniewska (p. 91) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Involvement of adenosine receptors in dizocilpine-induced motor activity in mice. Danuta Malec, Ewa Poleszak (p. 101) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Synthesis and 5-HT1A/5-HT2A receptor activity of N-(4-arylpiperazin-1-yl)alkyl derivatives of 2-azaspiro([4.4]nonane and [4.5]decane-1,3-dione. Jolanta Obniska, Ewa Tatarczyńska, Agnieszka Nikiforuk, Sijka Charakchieva-Minol, Beata Duszyńska (p. 107) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Fluoxetine-induced anxiety and nervousness. Małgorzata Zienowicz, Aleksandra Wisłowska-Stanek, Małgorzata Lehner, Ewa Taracha, Piotr Maciejak, Alicja Sobolewska, Janusz Szyndler, Danuta Turzyńska, Jerzy Walkowiak, Adam Płaźnik (p. 115) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of methadone and morphine on c-Fos expression in the rat brain: Similarities and differences. Ewa Taracha, Małgorzata Lehner, Aleksandra Wisłowska-Stanek, Małgorzata Zienowicz, Piotr Maciejak, Andrzej Bidziński, Anna Skórzewska, Danuta Turzyńska, Jerzy Walkowiak, Adam Płaźnik (p. 120) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Corticotropin-releasing factor microinjection into the central nucleus of the amygdala alters REM sleep. Aaron C. Pawlyk, Larry D. Sanford, Francis X. Brennan, Adrian R. Morrison, Richard J. Ross (p. 125) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Influence of cimetidine on the anticonvulsant activity of conventional antiepileptic drugs against pentetrazole-induced seizures in mice. Mariusz J. Świąder, Jacek Porębiak, Katarzyna Świąder, Marian Wielosz, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 131) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Abstracts of the ninth conference on PROGRESS IN ETIOPATHOGENESIS OF SEIZURES (p. 136) (PDF format)

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REVIEW - Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) as a target for pharmacotherapy. Jerzy Bełtowski, Anna Kędra (p. 159) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Vitamin E in the prevention of ischemic heart disease. Aindrila Chattopadhyay, Debashis Bandyopadhyay (p. 179) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Functional and molecular identification of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors in rabbit pulmonary artery: involvement in complex regulation of noradrenaline release. Gerhard J. Molderings, Michael Brüss, Manfred Göthert (p. 188) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of cannabinoids on the anxiety-like response in mice. Maria Rutkowska, Joanna Jamontt, Halina Gliniak (p. 200) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Impact of aromatic substitution on the anticonvulsant activity of new N-(4-arylpiperazin-1-yl)-alkyl-2-azaspiro[4,5]decane-1,3-dione derivatives. Jolanta Obniska, Krzysztof Kamiński, Ewa Tatarczyńska (p. 207) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Bismuth increases hydroxyl radical-scavenging activity of histamine H2-receptor antagonists. Margarita Kirkova, Albena Alexandrova, Neli Yordanova. (p. 215) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of diphenhydramine and famoridine on lipid peroxidation and activities of antioxidant enzymes in different rat tissues. Mila Kesiova, Albena Alexandrova, Neli Yordanova, Margarita Kirkova, Simeon Todorov (p. 221) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Prevention of 1,2-dimethylhydrazine-induced circulatory oxidative stress by bis-1,7-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione during colon carcinogenesis. Thiyagarajan Devasena, Venugopal P. Menon, Kallikut N. Rajasekharan (p. 229) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Immunosuppressory activity of an isoxazolo[5,4-e]triazepine-compound RM-33 II. Effects on the carrageenan-induced inflammation. Michał Zimecki, Stanisław Ryng, Marcin Mączyński, Grzegorz Chodaczek, Maja Kocięba, Jan Kuryszko, Katarzyna Kaleta (p. 236) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Anticonvulsant effect of amiloride in pentetrazole-induced status epilepticus in mice. Atif Ali, Krishna K. Pillai, Farhan J. Ahmad, Yashomati Dua, Divya Vohora (p. 242) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Search for drugs of the combined anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties: 1-methyl-N'-(hydroxymethyl)nicotinamide. Maciej Adamiec, Jan Adamus, Ireneusz Ciebiada, Andrzej Denys, Jerzy Gębicki (p. 246) Abstract / Article (PDF format) MODULATION OF CHEMICAL SIGNALING: CURRENT PROBLEMS AFTER FOUR DECADES OF RESEARCH Symposium on the occasion of the retirement of Professor Manfred Göthert (p. 253) Abstracts (PDF format) Abstracts of THE FIFTEENTH DAYS OF NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (p. 281) Abstracts / Scientific program (PDF format)

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REVIEW - Endogenous neuroprotective factors: neurosteroids. Katarzyna Wojtal, Michał K. Trojnar, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 335) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Introduction to early in vitro identification of metabolites of new chemical entities in drug discovery and development. Paweł Baranczewski, Andrzej Stańczak, Antti Kautiainen, Per Sandin, Per-Olof Edlund (p. 341) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): pathogenesis and therapy. Jerzy Z. Nowak (p. 353) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Ephedrine-caffeine mixture in wet-cold stress. Marek Kowalczyk, Bożena Antkowiak, Oktawiusz Antkowiak, Marek Brytan, Robert Zdanowski, Anna Kłos, Anna Frankiewicz-Jóźko (p. 364) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Modulatory effect of sildenafil in diabetes and electroconvulsive shock-induced cognitive dysfunction in rats. Chandrashekhar S. Patil, Vijay Pal Singh, Shrinivas K. Kulkarni (p. 373) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Ebselen attenuates oxidative stress in ischemic astrocytes depleted of glutathione. Comparison with glutathione precursors. Bożena Gabryel, Andrzej Małecki. (p. 381) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Kynurenic acid in human saliva – does it influence oral microflora?. Damian Kuc, Mansur Rahnama, Tomasz Tomaszewski, Wojciech Rzeski, Katarzyna Wejksza, Teresa Urbanik-Sypniewska, Jolanta Parada-Turska, Marian Wielosz, Waldemar A. Turski (p. 393) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Protective effects of early administration of alpha-lipoic acid against lipopolysaccharide-induced plasma lipid peroxidation. Beata Skibska, Grażyna Józefowicz-Okonkwo, Anna Gorąca (p. 399) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Free radicals generated by xanthine/xanthine oxidase system augment nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-independent component of bradykinin-induced vasodilatation in the isolated guinea pig heart. Valery I. Kozlovski, Rafal Olszanecki, Stefan Chlopicki (p. 405) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Impact of hypercholesterolemia on toxicity of N-nitrosodiethylamine: biochemical and histopathological effects. Gaurav Mittal, Apminder Pal Singh Brar, Giridhar Soni (p. 413) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Cerivastatin and hypercholesterolemia reduce apoptosis of cardiomyocytes in guinea pig papillary muscle subjected to hypoxia/reoxygenation. Rafał Dworakowski, Dorota Dworakowska, Ivan Kocic, Tomas Wirth, Marcin Gruchała, Maciej Kamiński, Jacek Petrusewicz, Seppo Yla-Herttuala, Andrzej Rynkiewicz (p. 420) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Effect of MPEP treatment on brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene expression. Beata Legutko, Bernadeta Szewczyk, Lucyna Pomierny-Chamioło, Gabriel Nowak, Andrzej Pilc (p. 427) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Anticonvulsant and acute neurotoxic characteristics of nicotinic acid benzylamide: a preclinical study. Mariusz J. Świąder, Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Ryszard Paruszewski, Stanisław J. Czuczwar, Waldemar A. Turski (p. 431) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of tamoxifen and raloxifene on the conjugation of bile acids with taurine and glycine in ovariectomized rats. Bogusław Czerny, Maria Teister, Zygmunt Juzyszyn, Adam Kamiński, Andrzej Pawlik (p. 435) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of ovoalbumin on the survival of an H-Y incompatible skin graft in C57BL/6 mice. Monika Majewska, Katarzyna Zając, Marta Kubera, Krzysztof Bryniarski, Maria Ptak, Agnieszka Basta-Kaim, Lucyna Książek, Włodzimierz Ptak, Władysław Lasoń, Marian Szczepanik (p. 439) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Influence of fluvastatin on bone formation induced by demineralized bone matrix in mice. Ryszard Galus, Paweł Włodarski, Krzysztof H. Włodarski (p. 443) Abstract / Article (PDF format)

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REVIEW - Introduction to in vitro estimation of metabolic stability and drug interactions of new chemical entities in drug discovery and development. Paweł Baranczewski, Andrzej Stańczak, Kathrin Sundberg, Richard Svensson, Asa Wallin, Jenny Jansson, Per Garberg, Hans Postlind (p. 453) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis. Jerzy Świerkot, Jacek Szechiński (p. 473) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Mechanism of synergistic action following co-treatment with pramipexole and fluoxetine or sertraline in the forced swimming test in rats. Zofia Rogóż, Grażyna Skuza (p. 493) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Therapeutic tricyclic antidepressant drug monitoring in younger and older depressive patients. Maria Radziwoń-Zaleska, Halina Matsumoto, Michał Skalski, Joanna Wilkowska, Piotr Januszko, Daria Matoszko, Anna Dziklińska, Bartłomiej Gmaj, Waldemar Szelenberger (p. 501) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Serum kynurenic acid positively correlates with cardiovascular disease risk factor, homocysteine: a study in stroke patients. Ewa M. Urbańska, Piotr Luchowski, Elżbieta Luchowska, Jarosław Pniewski, Radosław Woźniak, Małgorzata Chodakowska-Żebrowska, Jerzy Lazarewicz (p. 507) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Apoptotic markers in various stages of amygdala kindled seizures in rats. Małgorzata Gawłowicz, Michał Reichert, Jacek Wojcierowski, Stanisław J. Czuczwar, Kinga K. Borowicz. (p. 512) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Efficacy of bretazenil against cortical epileptic afterdischarges increases during early ontogoeny in rats. Pavel Mareš, Romana Šlamberowá (p. 519) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Comparative study of multiple dosage of quercetin against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and oxidative stress in rat kidneys. Estela B. Behling, Milena C. Sendăo, Heloisa D.C. Francescato, Lusânia M.G. Antunes, Roberto S. Costa, Maria de Lourdes P. Bianchi (p. 526) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Pharmacological activity of calcimimetic NPS R-568 administered intravenously in rats: dose dependency. Apolonia Rybczyńska, Konrad Boblewski, Artur Lehmann, Czesława Orlewska, Henryk Foks (p. 533) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of catecholamines on the intramedullary pressure in the femur in rats with prednisolone-induced osteoporosis. Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak, Urszula Cegieła, Barbara Nowińska, Joanna Folwarczna (p. 540) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Study of the interaction of 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives with glucocorticoid hormone receptors from the rat liver. Aida Vaitkuviene, Audronë Ulinskaite, Rolandas Meškys, Gunars Duburs, Vija Kluša, Evaldas Liutkevicius (p. 551) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Trimetazidine increases [3H]glucose uptake in rat brain. Przemysław Nowak, Tomasz Zagził, Janusz Konecki, Grażyna Szczerbak, Ryszard Szkilnik, Janusz Niwiński, Jarosław Gorzałek, Richard M. Kostrzewa, Ryszard Brus (p. 559) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Influence of long-term treatment with tuftsin analogue TP-7 on the anxiety-phobic states and body weight. Roża Czabak-Garbacz, Beata Cygan, Łukasz Wolański, Igor Kozlovsky (p. 562) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Anxiolytic effect of noscapine in mice. Parvin Khodarahmi, Parvin Rostami, Armin Rashidi, Iman Khodarahmi (p. 568) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Antepartum/postpartum depressive symptoms and serum zinc and magnesium levels. Jacek Wójcik, Dominika Dudek, Małgorzata Schlegel-Zawadzka, Mariola Grabowska, Antoni Marcinek, Ewa Florek, Wojciech Piekoszewski, Rafał J. Nowak, Włodzimierz Opoka, Gabriel Nowak (p. 571) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Regulation of LDL receptor expression by the effect of curcumin on sterol regulatory element pathway. Chunlei Fan, Xingde Wo, Xiaobing Dou, Li Xu, Ying Qian, Yan Luo, Jin Yan (p. 577) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Erratum for: Pharmacol. Rep., 2005, 57, Supplement (p. 582) PDF format

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REVIEW - Interactions of excitatory amino acid receptor antagonists with antiepileptic drugs in three basic models of experimental epilepsy. Katarzyna Wojtal, Kinga K. Borowicz, Barbara Błaszczyk, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 587) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Prodrugs and soft drugs. Andrzej Stańczak, Anna Ferra (p. 599) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Update on the management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Robert Krysiak, Bogusław Okopień, Anna Gdula-Dymek, Zbigniew Stanisław Herman (p. 614) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of BD 1047, a sigma1 receptor antagonist, in the animal models predictive of antipsychotic activity. Grażyna Skuza, Zofia Rogóż (p. 626) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Inhibition of restraint-induced neuroendocrine and serotonergic responses by buspirone in rats. Noreen Samad, Tahira Perveen, Saida Haider, Mohammad A. Haleem, Darakhshan J. Haleem (p. 636) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Adenosine receptor antagonists intensify the benzodiazepine withdrawal signs in mice. Joanna Listos, Danuta Malec, Sylwia Fidecka (p. 643) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Acute exposure to caffeine decreases the anticonvulsant action of ethosuximide, but not that of clonazepam, phenobarbital and valproate against pentetrazole-induced seizures in mice. Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Marek Zuchora, Katarzyna M. Sawicka, Justyna Kozińska, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 652) Abstract / Article (PDF format) 7-Nitroindazole enhances dose-dependently the anticonvulsant activities of conventional antiepileptic drugs in the mouse maximal electroshock-induced seizure model. Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Anna Sacharuk, Anna Wojciechowska, Marta M. Andres-Mach, Monika Dudra-Jastrzebska, Mohamed Mohamed, Katarzyna M. Sawicka, Justyna Kozinska, Stanislaw J. Czuczwar (p. 660) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of intraarticular tramadol administration in the rat model of knee joint inflammation. Jarosław Garlicki, Magdalena Dorazil-Dudzik, Jerzy Wordliczek, Barbara Przewłocka (p. 672) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Vinpocetine and piracetam exert antinociceptive effect in visceral pain model in mice. Omar M.E. Abdel Salam (p. 680) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Role of adrenal gland hormones in antiinflammatory effect of calcium channel blockers. Halis Suleyman, Zekai Halici, Ahmet Hacimuftuoglu, Fatma Gocer (p. 692) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Imidazoline receptors in relaxation of acetylcholine-constricted isolated rat jejunum. Wioletta Kaliszan, Jacek Petrusewicz, Roman Kaliszan (p. 700) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Influence of amlodipine and atenolol on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced serum concentrations of TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, IL-6 in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). Dariusz Andrzejczak, Dorota Górska, Elżbieta Czarnecka (p. 711) Abstract / Article (PDF format) MDR1 (ABCB1) gene polymorphism C3435T is associated with P-glycoprotein activity in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Krzysztof Jamroziak, Ewa Balcerczak, Piotr Smolewski, Robert W. Robey, Barbara Cebula, Mariusz Panczyk, Monika Kowalczyk, Anna Szmigielska-Kapłon, Marek Mirowski, Susan E. Bates, Tadeusz Robak (p. 720) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Extralipid effects of micronized fenofibrate in dyslipidemic patients. Bogusław Okopień, Maciej Haberka, Andrzej Madej, Dariusz Belowski, Krzysztof Łabuzek, Robert Krysiak, Marek Zieliński, Marcin Basiak, Zbigniew S. Herman (p. 729) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Comparison of the influence of halothane and isoflurane on airway transepithelial potential difference. Piotr Smuszkiewicz, Leon Drobnik, Jan Mieszkowski, Artur Konikowski, Iga Hołyńska, Piotr Kaczorowski, Tomasz Tyrakowski (p. 736) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Immobility stress induces depression-like behavior in the forced swim test in mice: effect of magnesium and imipramine. Ewa Poleszak, Piotr Wlaź, Ewa Kędzierska, Dorota Nieoczym, Elżbieta Wyska, Joanna Szymura-Oleksiak, Sylwia Fidecka, Maria Radziwoń-Zaleska, Gabriel Nowak (p. 746) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Medium supplementation with zinc enables detection of imipramine-induced adaptation in glycine/NMDA receptors labeled with [3H]L-689,560. Małgorzata Dybała, Dorota Maciąg, Agnieszka Cichy, Lucyna Pomierny-Chamioło, Anna Partyka, Tadeusz Librowski, Gabriel Nowak (p. 753) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Antidepressant-like effects of baclofen and LY367385 in the forced swim test in rats. Halina Car, Róża J. Wiśniewska (p. 758) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Mebeverine influences sodium ion transport in the distal colon. Tomasz Tyrakowski, Natalia Młodzik-Danielewicz, Weronika Kurek, Anna Szaflarska-Popławska, Mieczysława Czerwionka-Szaflarska, Andrzej Kapała, Ewa Kopczyńska, Iga Hołyńska, Piotr Kaczorowski (p. 765) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Cerebral oligemic hypoxia and MK-801 treatment: effect on alternation behavior in mice. Lucyna Jóźwiak, Krzysztof Łukawski, Maria Sieklucka-Dziuba (p. 770) Abstract / Article (PDF format)

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REVIEW - Cytisine for the treatment of nicotine addiction: from a molecule to therapeutic efficacy. Piotr Tutka, Witold Zatoński (p. 777) Abstract / Article (PDF format) REVIEW - Transforming growth factor beta and cardiovascular diseases: the other facet of the 'protective cytokine'. Józefa Dąbek, Andrzej Kułach, Barbara Monastyrska-Cup, Zbigniew Gąsior (p. 799) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Involvement of cannabinoid CB1 receptors in drug addiction: effects of rimonabant on behavioral responses induced by cocaine. Małgorzata Filip, Anna Gołda, Magdalena Zaniewska, Andrew C. McCreary, Ewa Nowak, Wacław Kolasiewicz, Edmund Przegaliński (p. 806) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Anxiolytic-like effects of group III mGlu receptor ligands in the hippocampus involve GABAA signaling. Katarzyna Stachowicz, Ewa Chojnacka-Wójcik, Kinga Kłak, Andrzej Pilc (p. 820) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of cocaine sensitization on alpha1-adrenoceptors in brain regions of the rat: an autoradiographic analysis. Irena Nalepa, Tadeusz Witarski, Marta Kowalska, Małgorzata Filip, Jerzy Vetulani (p. 827) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Nicotine potentiates imipramine-induced effects on catecholamine metabolism: possible relation to antidepressant activity. Lucyna Antkiewicz-Michaluk, Jerzy Michaluk, Irena Romańska, Piotr Popik, Martyna Krawczyk, Irena Nalepa, Jerzy Vetulani (p. 836) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Neuroprotective effects of MTEP, a selective mGluR5 antagonists and neuropeptide Y on the kainate-induced toxicity in primary neuronal cultures. Helena Domin, Małgorzata Kajta, Maria Śmiałowska (p. 846) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Frequency-dependent inhibition of antidromic hippocampal compound action potentials by anti-convulsants. Adrianna Teriakidis, Jon T. Brown, Andrew Randall (p. 859) Abstract / Article (PDF format) In vitro effects of CB1 receptor ligands on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant defense systems in the rat brain. Mila Kessiova, Albena Alexandrova, Almira Georgieva, Margarita Kirkova, Simeon Todorov (p. 870) Abstract / Article (PDF format) In vivo effects of CB1 receptor ligands on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant defense systems in the rat brain of healthy and ethanol-treated rats. Elina Tsvetanova, Mila Kessiova, Albena Alexandrova, Lubomir Petrov, Margarita Kirkova, Simeon Todorov (p. 876) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Cyclic AMP generating system in human microvascular endothelium is highly responsive to adrenaline. Magdalena Namiecinska, Anna Wiktorowska-Owczarek, Agnieszka Loboda, Józef Dulak, Jerzy Z. Nowak (p. 884) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of combined administration of ethanol and tiagabine on rabbit EEG. Bogusława Pietrzak, Elżbieta Czarnecka (p. 890) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Involvement of PI3-K in neuroprotective effects of the 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 analogue - PRI-2191. Magdalena Regulska, Monika Leśkiewicz, Bogusława Budziszewska, Andrzej Kutner, Agnieszka Basta-Kaim, Marta Kubera, Lucylla Jaworska-Feil, Władysław Lasoń (p. 900) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effects of catecholamines on blood pressure in the femoral bone marrow cavity in ovariectomized rats. Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak, Urszula Cegieła, Barbara Nowińska, Maria Pytlik (p. 908) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of methylprednisolone treatment on expression of sPECAM-1 and CXCL10 chemokine in serum of MS patients. Grażyna Michałowska-Wender, Jacek Losy, Adam Szczuciński, Justyna Biernacka-Łukanty, Mieczysław Wender (p. 920) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Neuraminidase inhibitors reduce nitric oxide production in influenza virus-infected and gamma interferon-activated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Tomas Kačergius, Arvydas Ambrozaitis, Yuping Deng, Stefan Gravenstein (p. 924) Abstract / Article (PDF format) SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Operant self-administration of ethanol in Warsaw High-Preferring (WHP) and Warsaw Low-Preferring (WLP) lines of rats. Paulina Rok-Bujko, Wanda Dyr, Wojciech Kostowski (p. 931) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Anticonvulsant and antidepressant activity of the selected terpene GABA derivatives in experimental tests in mice. Monika Kubacka, Tadeusz Librowski, Ryszard Czarnecki, Bożena Frąckowiak, Stanisław Lochyński (p. 936) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Gabapentin synergistically interacts with topiramate in the mouse maximal electroshock seizure model: an isobolographic analysis. Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 944) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Influence of NG-nitro-L-arginine on the anticonvulsant and acute adverse effects of some newer antiepileptic drugs in the maximal electroshock-induced seizures and chimney test in mice. Jarogniew J. Łuszczki, Mirosław Czuczwar, Piotr Gawlik, Grażyna Sawiniec-Późniak, Katarzyna Czuczwar, Katarzyna M. Sawicka, Monika Dudra-Jastrzębska, Stanisław J. Czuczwar (p. 955) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Antinociceptive effect of lidocaine in rats. Monika Rykaczewska-Czerwińska (p. 961) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Amifostine improves hemodynamic parameters in doxorubicin-pretreated rabbits. Piotr Potemski, Przedzisław Polakowski, Anna K. Wiktorowska-Owczarek, Jacek Owczarek, Anna Płużańska, Daria Orszulak-Michalak (p. 966) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Thiopurine S-methyltransferase phenotype-genotype correlation in hemodialyzed patients. Maria Chrzanowska, Mateusz Kurzawski, Marek Droździk, Marta Mazik, Andrzej Oko, Stanisław Czekalski (p. 973) Abstract / Article (PDF format) Effect of mirtazapine on the CYP2D activity in the primary culture of rat hepatocytes. Anna Haduch, Ewa Bromek, Marta Kot, Katalin Jemnitz, Zsuzsa Veres, László Vereczkey, Władysława A. Daniel (p. 979) Abstract / Article (PDF format)