Mechanism of action describes the process by which a molecule, such as a drug, functions to produce a pharmacological effect. A drug’s mechanism of action may refer to its effects on a ...

The release of the “feel-good” hormone oxytocin in the brain can create a sense of closeness, tricking the victim into thinking things are returning to normal. However, this phase is often short-lived ...

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"These findings illuminate a critical mechanism that connects local synaptic activity to the broader gene expression changes necessary for learning and memory," said Mark Dell'Acqua, professor of ...

Even though there are indications of the health-promoting and cell-protective properties of ergothioneine, the underlying mechanism of action was previously unknown. "Our analyses now finally ...

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Oxytocin is used to prevent excessive bleeding. "It appears that the women were given excessive doses of oxytocin, which worsened their conditions," sources said.