Anti-nociceptive action of leonurine through TRPA1 and TRPV4 channels modulation.

Background And Purpose: Leonurine, a pseudoalkaloid derived from Leonotis leonurus, has been traditionally used in herbal medicine to alleviate conditions such as headaches and abdominal discomfort. Its therapeutic effects are often attributed to potential antioxidant properties; however, the precise molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels, particularly TRPA1 and TRPV4, serve as critical sensors of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Fatal intoxications and inherited cardiac disorders in the young: where to draw the line?

Sudden cardiac death represents a significant public health concern and is one of the leading causes of early mortality worldwide. The escalating use of illicit drugs, approximately 269 million people in 2018, represents a growing public health. Some of these drugs are stimulants that may have multiple effects on the cardiovascular system including the cardiac rhythm, then substance abuse increases the risk of sudden death.

Clinical manifestations and analytical reports for MDPHP acute intoxication cases.

MDPHP is a synthetic cathinone (SC) belonging to α-pyrrolidinophenone derivatives. It is a central nervous system stimulant and may induce hallucinations, paranoia, tachycardia, hypertension, chest pain, and rhabdomyolysis. In literature, a few cases of intoxication have been reported.