Granisetron, a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist primarily used for chemotherapy-induced nausea, has shown potential in treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD). By blocking 5-HT3 receptors, granisetron reduces calcium influx and neuronal depolarization, mitigating calcium dyshomeostasis common in AD. Studies in TgSwDI mice demonstrated granisetron’s ability to enhance blood-brain barrier integrity, reduce amyloid-β accumulation, and alleviate neuroinflammation. These effects were linked to cognitive improvements and the normalization of calcium-related pathways like CamKII/CREB signaling, highlighting its disease-modifying potential.
Al Rihani, S.B., Lan, R.S., & Kaddoumi, A. (2019) 'Granisetron alleviates Alzheimer’s disease pathology in TgSwDI mice through calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II/cAMP-response element binding protein pathway', Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Al Rihani, S.B., Lan, R.S., & Kaddoumi, A. (2019) 'Granisetron alleviates Alzheimer’s disease pathology in TgSwDI mice through calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II/cAMP-response element binding protein pathway', Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Al Rihani, S.B., Lan, R.S., & Kaddoumi, A. (2019) 'Granisetron alleviates Alzheimer’s disease pathology in TgSwDI mice through calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II/cAMP-response element binding protein pathway', Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Al Rihani, S.B., Lan, R.S., & Kaddoumi, A. (2019) 'Granisetron alleviates Alzheimer’s disease pathology in TgSwDI mice through calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II/cAMP-response element binding protein pathway', Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.