Quinoxaline 1,4-di-N-Oxides: Biological Activities and Mechanisms of Actions.

abstract：:Guanosine (GUO) is a guanine-based purine nucleoside with important trophic functions and promising neuroprotective properties. Although the neuroprotective effects of GUO have been corroborated in cellular models of Parkinson's disease (PD), its efficacy as an antiparkinsonian agent has not been fully explored in PD ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Massari CM,López-Cano M,Núñez F,Fernández-Dueñas V,Tasca CI,Ciruela F

更新日期：2017-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction between T cell and dendritic cells (DCs) that leads to T cell activation affects the progression of the immune response including autoimmune diseases. Antigen presentation on immune cell surface, formation of an immunological synapse (IS), and specific identification of complex by T cells including two...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Tai Y,Wang Q,Korner H,Zhang L,Wei W

更新日期：2018-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the mechanistic basis for temozolomide (TMZ)-induced glioma resistance is an important obstacle in developing an effective form of chemotherapy for this type of tumor. Glycogenolysis is known to play an essential role in cellular proliferation and potassium homeostasis and involves the glycogen phosphory...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Xu J,Zhang Y,Guo X,Sun T

更新日期：2018-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:More than a century has passed since the first surgical mesh for hernia repair was developed, and, to date, this is still the most widely used method despite the great number of complications it poses. The purpose of this study was to combine stem cell therapy and laparoscopy for the treatment of congenital hernia in ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Marinaro F,Casado JG,Blázquez R,Brun MV,Marcos R,Santos M,Duque FJ,López E,Álvarez V,Usón A,Sánchez-Margallo FM

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Agrocybe aegerita has long been utilized for promoting diuresis in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with a close correlation to hypouricemia. Ethanol (AAE) and water (AAW) extracts of the compound led to a remarkable decrease in serum uric acid levels (SUA) in hyperuricemia mice, approaching that of the normal contr...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Yong T,Chen S,Xie Y,Shuai O,Li X,Chen D,Su J,Jiao C,Liang Y

更新日期：2018-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In a screening of Sudanese medicinal plants for antiprotozoal activity, the chloroform fractions obtained by liquid-liquid partitioning from ethanolic extracts of fruits of Croton gratissimus var. gratissimus and stems of Cuscuta hyalina Roth ex Schult. exhibited in vitro activity against axenically grown Leishmania d...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Mahmoud AB,Danton O,Kaiser M,Khalid S,Hamburger M,Mäser P

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucoma is the second cause of blindness worldwide and is characterized by the degeneration of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and optic nerve atrophy. Increased microglia reactivity is an early event in glaucoma that may precede the loss of RGCs, suggesting that microglia and neuroinflammation are involved in the path...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Rodrigues-Neves AC,Aires ID,Vindeirinho J,Boia R,Madeira MH,Gonçalves FQ,Cunha RA,Santos PF,Ambrósio AF,Santiago AR

更新日期：2018-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The Kinin B2 receptor (B2R) is classically involved in vasodilation and inflammatory responses. However, through the observation of hypoglycemic effects of Angiotensin-I-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, this protein has been related to metabolic glucose modulation in physiological and pathophysiological contexts. A...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Gregnani MF,Hungaro TG,Martins-Silva L,Bader M,Araujo RC

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：:In human uveal melanoma (UM), tumor enlargement is associated with increases in aqueous humor vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) content that induce neovascularization. 3-Iodothyronamine (3-T1AM), an endogenous thyroid hormone metabolite, activates TRP melastatin 8 (TRPM8), which blunts TRP vanilloid 1 (TRP...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Walcher L,Budde C,Böhm A,Reinach PS,Dhandapani P,Ljubojevic N,Schweiger MW,von der Waydbrink H,Reimers I,Köhrle J,Mergler S

更新日期：2018-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The skin is the main barrier that protects us against environmental stressors (physical, chemical, and biological). These stressors, combined with internal factors, are responsible for cutaneous aging. Furthermore, they negatively affect the skin and increase the risk of cutaneous diseases, particularly skin cancer. T...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Parrado C,Mercado-Saenz S,Perez-Davo A,Gilaberte Y,Gonzalez S,Juarranz A

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytochrome P450 enzymes are often responsible for the toxic and carcinogenic effects of toxicants, such as aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). The human hepatic CYP2A6 enzyme mediates the oxidative metabolism of several procarcinogens. In this study, we characterized a partial sequence of CYP2A6 gene from Arbor Acres (AA) broiler an...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Muhammad I,Sun X,Wang H,Li W,Wang X,Cheng P,Li S,Zhang X,Hamid S

更新日期：2017-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging is associated with age-related diseases and an increase susceptibility of cancer. Dissecting the molecular mechanisms that underlie aging and longevity would contribute to implications for preventing and treating the age-dependent diseases or cancers. Multiple signaling pathways such as the insulin/IGF-1 signali...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Sun X,Chen WD,Wang YD

更新日期：2017-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: We previously have proved that sodium tanshinone II-A sulfonate (DS-201), a derivative of traditional Chinese medicinal herb Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), is an opener and vasodilator of BKCa channel in the vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Vascular tension is closely associated with Ca2+ dynamics and...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zhang XD,He CX,Cheng J,Wen J,Li PY,Wang N,Li G,Zeng XR,Cao JM,Yang Y

更新日期：2018-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:To investigate the variations and the frequencies of the SLCO1B1 gene in the Thai population. Methods:Collected samples were categorized into five regions of Thailand. DNA samples were genotyped for two variants, c.388A>G and c.521T>C of the SLCO1B1, using TaqMan® real-time PCR. Results:The minor allele frequenci...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Na Nakorn C,Waisayarat J,Dejthevaporn C,Srisawasdi P,Wongwaisayawan S,Sukasem C

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful drug delivery using implantable pumps may be found in over 12,500 published articles. Their versatility in delivering continuous infusion, intermittent or complex infusion protocols acutely or chronically has made them ubiquitous in drug discovery and basic research. The recent availability of iPRECIO(®), a...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Tan T,Watts SW,Davis RP

更新日期：2011-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Advanced age is associated with impaired angiogenesis in part because of mitochondrial dysfunction. We have recently reported that leonurine exerts protective effects in neuron via regulation of mitochondrial function. The aim of this study was to explore whether leonurine is able to attenuate mitochondrial...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Qi J,Wang JJ,Duan JL,Lu ZY,Yuan YG

更新日期：2017-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Although endothelin (ET)-1 is a highly potent vasoconstrictor with considerable efficacy in numerous vascular beds, the role of endogenous ET-1 in the regulation of vascular tone remains unclear. The perspective that ET-1 plays little role in the on-going regulation of vascular tone at least under physiologic conditio...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Rapoport RM,Merkus D

更新日期：2017-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, we propose DeCoST (Drug Repurposing from Control System Theory) framework to apply control system paradigm for drug repurposing purpose. Drug repurposing has become one of the most active areas in pharmacology since the last decade. Compared to traditional drug development, drug repurposing may provide ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Nguyen TM,Muhammad SA,Ibrahim S,Ma L,Guo J,Bai B,Zeng B

更新日期：2018-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Nanomedicines can be used for a variety of cancer therapies including tumor-targeted drug delivery, hyperthermia, and photodynamic therapy. Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)-based materials are frequently used in such setups. This review article gives an overview of the properties of previously reported PLGA nanop...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Rezvantalab S,Drude NI,Moraveji MK,Güvener N,Koons EK,Shi Y,Lammers T,Kiessling F

更新日期：2018-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive cerebral inflammation plays a key role in early brain injury (EBI) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Chinese herb Coptis chinensis, possesses anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects. Here we evaluated the beneficial effects of berberine against SAH-...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zhang XH,Peng L,Zhang J,Dong YP,Wang CJ,Liu C,Xia DY,Zhang XS

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Over the past decades, early awareness and alert (EAA) activities and systems have gained importance and become a key early health technology assessment (HTA) tool. While a pioneer in HTA, Sweden had no national level EAA activities until 2010. We describe the evolution and current status of the Swedish ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Eriksson I,Wettermark B,Persson M,Edström M,Godman B,Lindhé A,Malmström RE,Ramström H,von Euler M,Bergkvist Christensen A

更新日期：2017-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Red blood cells (RBCs) from patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) induce endothelial dysfunction and impair cardiac function following ischemia via increase in RBC arginase and oxidative stress. Here, we aimed to elucidate whether the effect of RBC-mediated cardiac impairment following ischemia and endothelial...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Mahdi A,Jiao T,Yang J,Kövamees O,Alvarsson M,von Heijne M,Zhou Z,Pernow J

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The dysregulation of hepatic lipid metabolism is one of the hallmarks in many liver diseases including alcoholic liver diseases (ALD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD). Hepatic inflammation, lipoperoxidative stress as well as the imbalance between lipid availability and lipid disposal, are direct causes o...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Li S,Xu Y,Guo W,Chen F,Zhang C,Tan HY,Wang N,Feng Y

更新日期：2020-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：:2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylphenethylamine (2C-E) is psychedelic phenylethylamine, with a chemical structure similar to mescaline, used as new psychoactive substance (NPS). It inhibits norepinephrine and serotonin uptake and, more relevant, acts as a partial agonist of the serotonin 2A (5-HT2A), 2B (5-HT2B), and (5-HT2C) rec...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Papaseit E,Olesti E,Pérez-Mañá C,Torrens M,Grifell M,Ventura M,Pozo OJ,de Sousa Fernandes Perna EB,Ramaekers JG,de la Torre R,Farré M

更新日期：2020-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Background/Aims: Previous studies have suggested that myricetin (Myr) could promote the expression and nuclear translocation of nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like (Nrf2). This study aimed to investigate whether Myr could attenuate diabetes-associated kidney injuries and dysfunction in wild-type (WT) and Nrf2 kn...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Yang ZJ,Wang HR,Wang YI,Zhai ZH,Wang LW,Li L,Zhang C,Tang L

更新日期：2019-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the current project was to explore the pharmacotherapeutic role of Lavandula stoechas (L) for the management of dementia. Dementia is considered a global challenge of current century seeking special attention of pharmacologists to explore its best remedies. Methanolic extract of aerial parts of L. sto...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Mushtaq A,Anwar R,Ahmad M

更新日期：2018-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Rodent models of human disease can be valuable for understanding the mechanisms of a disease and for identifying novel therapies. However, it is critical that these models be vetted prior to committing resources to developing novel therapeutics. Failure to confirm the model can lead to significant losses in time and r...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Caudle RM,Caudle SL,Flenor ND,Rohrs EL,Neubert JK

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Nanomaterials with localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) have exquisite optical properties, which allow a wide range of applications. Non-stoichiometric copper sulfides with active LSPR have drawn great attention, because its LSPR peak falls in the NIR region that is suitable for deep bioimaging and photothermal ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wan X,Liu M,Ma M,Chen D,Wu N,Li L,Li Z,Lin G,Wang X,Xu G

更新日期：2019-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To evaluate therapeutic efficacy of different combined antimicrobial treatments against Acinetobacter baumannii ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Methods: Clinical outcomes were retrospectively analyzed to elucidate the efficacy of four combined antimicrobial regimens. The chessboard and micro broth di...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Huang Y,Zhou Q,Wang W,Huang Q,Liao J,Li J,Long L,Ju T,Zhang Q,Wang H,Xu H,Tu M

更新日期：2019-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of current neuroleptics was largely aiming to decrease excessive dopaminergic signaling in the striatum. However, the notion that abnormal dopamine creates psychotic symptoms by causing an aberrant assignment of salience that drives maladaptive learning chronically during disease development suggests a...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Kätzel D,Wolff AR,Bygrave AM,Bannerman DM

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00