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Maria Francesca Chessa
Researcher at University of Cagliari
Publications - 1
Citations - 103
Maria Francesca Chessa is an academic researcher from University of Cagliari. The author has contributed to research in topics: GABAA receptor & Receptor. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 101 citations.
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2-Phenyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives as ligands for peripheral benzodiazepine receptors: stimulation of neurosteroid synthesis and anticonflict action in rats.
Mariangela Serra,Paola Madau,Maria Francesca Chessa,Monica Caddeo,Enrico Sanna,Giuseppe Trapani,Massimo Franco,Gaetano Liso,Robert H. Purdy,Maria Luisa Barbaccia,Giovanni Biggio +10 more
TL;DR: The results indicate that the three CB compounds tested are specific and potent agonists at peripheral benzodiazepine receptors, and that they stimulate steroidogenesis in both the brain and periphery.