Publications by authors named "Masahiro Uehira"

Article Synopsis
  • - Sunobinop is a compound that activates the nociceptin/orphanin-FQ peptide receptor, which plays a role in regulating sleep.
  • - It has shown effectiveness in promoting non-REM sleep, a key sleep stage important for rest and recovery, in both rodents and humans with insomnia.
  • - This makes sunobinop a potential therapeutic option for treating sleep disorders, particularly for those suffering from insomnia.
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The IL-7/IL-7R-dependent signaling pathway plays a crucial role in regulating the immune response in intestinal mucosa. Here we demonstrate the pivotal role of this pathway in the development and treatment of chronic colitis. T cells expressing high levels of IL-7R were substantially infiltrated in the chronic inflamed mucosa of TCR alpha-chain knockout mice and IL-7 transgenic mice.

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