Cepharanthine Prevents Estrogen Deficiency-Induced Bone Loss by Inhibiting Bone Resorption.

abstract：:Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a lipid-driven chronic inflammatory disease, in which macrophages are responsible for taking up these lipids and driving disease progression. Over the years, we and others have uncovered key pathways that regulate macrophage number/function and identified how metabolic d...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Flynn MC,Pernes G,Lee MKS,Nagareddy PR,Murphy AJ

更新日期：2019-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Saponins are natural compounds and possess the most promising anti-cancer function. Here, a saponin gleditsia saponin C (GSC), extracted from gleditsiae fructus abnormalis, could induce apoptosis of lung tumor cell line A549 via caspase dependent cascade and this effect could be prevented by the caspase inhibitors. In...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Cheng Y,He W,He Y

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Reports in the last decade have suggested that the role of platelets in atherosclerosis and its thrombotic complications may be mediated, in part, by local secretion of platelet-derived microvesicles (pMVs), small cell blebs released during the platelet activation process. MVs are the most abundant cell-derived microv...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Badimon L,Suades R,Fuentes E,Palomo I,Padró T

更新日期：2016-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Ryanodine receptors (RyRs) and inositol triphosphate receptors (InsP3Rs) are structurally related intracellular calcium release channels that participate in multiple primary or secondary amplified Ca(2+) signals, triggering muscle contraction and oscillatory Ca(2+) waves, or activating transcription factors. In the he...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Camors E,Valdivia HH

更新日期：2014-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemotherapy is a leading intervention against cancer. Albeit highly effective, chemotherapy has a multitude of deleterious side-effects including skeletal muscle wasting and fatigue, which considerably reduces patient quality of life and survivability. As such, a defense against chemotherapy-induced skeletal muscle d...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Sorensen JC,Petersen AC,Timpani CA,Campelj DG,Cook J,Trewin AJ,Stojanovska V,Stewart M,Hayes A,Rybalka E

更新日期：2017-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The immune system is complex and pervasive as it functions to prevent or limit infections in the human body. In a healthy organism, the immune system and the redox balance of immune cells maintain homeostasis within the body. The failure to maintain the balance may lead to impaired immune response and either over acti...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Arshad L,Jantan I,Bukhari SN,Haque MA

更新日期：2017-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：:It is currently thought that the dementia of Alzheimer's disease is due to the neurotoxicity of the deposits or aggregates of amyloid-β (Aβ) in the extracellular space of the cerebral cortex. This model has been widely criticized because there is a poor correlation between deposits and dementia. Others have questioned...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Holtzman JL

更新日期：2013-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The cardiac action potential is critical to the production of a synchronized heartbeat. This electrical impulse is governed by the intricate activity of cardiac ion channels, among them the cardiac voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels KCNQ1 and hERG as well as the voltage-gated sodium (Nav) channel encoded by SCN5A. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Brewer KR,Kuenze G,Vanoye CG,George AL Jr,Meiler J,Sanders CR

更新日期：2020-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Late-life depression is associated with significant cognitive impairment. Meta-analyses showed that depression is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and it might be an etiological factor for AD. Since late-life depression is often connected with cognitive impairment and dementia is usually ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Linnemann C,Lang UE

更新日期：2020-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：:6-(methylsulfinyl) hexyl isothiocyanate (6-MITC), is the main bioactive compound present in Wasabia japonica rhizome. Several scientific studies have shown that 6-MITC possesses interesting antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet and antioxidant properties which therefore suggested us it could have an interesti...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Cocchi V,Hrelia P,Lenzi M

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive impairment that increasingly afflicts the elderly population. Soluble oligomers (AβOs) has been implicated in AD pathogenesis: however, the molecular events underlying a role for Aβ are not well understood. We studied the effects of Aβ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Panes JD,Godoy PA,Silva-Grecchi T,Celis MT,Ramirez-Molina O,Gavilan J,Muñoz-Montecino C,Castro PA,Moraga-Cid G,Yévenes GE,Guzmán L,Salisbury JL,Trushina E,Fuentealba J

更新日期：2020-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The serotonin [5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)] system has been implicated in the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder (MDD). Among the 5-HT receptor subtypes, 5-HT2 is one of the major pharmacological therapeutic targets for MDD. There have been inconsistent findings in previous pharmacogenetic studies investigating ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Kao CF,Kuo PH,Yu YW,Yang AC,Lin E,Liu YL,Tsai SJ

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Βeta-cyclodextrin (β-CD) with a hydrophobic cavity enables the formation of inclusion complexes with organic molecules. The formation of host-guest complexes makes the application of β-CD popular in many fields, but their interaction with organisms is poorly understood. In the present study, the effect of β-CD on gut ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lv S,Zhang X,Feng Y,Jiang Q,Niu C,Yang Y,Wang X

更新日期：2021-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Statin therapy may induce skeletal muscle damage ranging from myalgia to severe rhabdomyolysis. Our previous preclinical studies showed that statin treatment in rats involves the reduction of skeletal muscle ClC-1 chloride channel expression and related chloride conductance (gCl). An increase of the activity of protei...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Camerino GM,Musumeci O,Conte E,Musaraj K,Fonzino A,Barca E,Marino M,Rodolico C,Tricarico D,Camerino C,Carratù MR,Desaphy JF,De Luca A,Toscano A,Pierno S

更新日期：2017-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a standard of care for the pharmacotherapy of patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). However, only one-half to two-thirds of MDD patients respond to SSRI therapy. Recently, a "multiple omics" research strategy was applied to identify genetic differe...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Nguyen TTL,Liu D,Ho MF,Athreya AP,Weinshilboum R

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the protein expression of C-MYC, BCL-2, and BCL-6 in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and their relationship with genetic abnormalities. A retrospective study of 42 cases on paraffin-embedded tissue specimens diagnosed with DLBCL was performed using immunohistochemistry (IHC) and fluoresce...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zhang Y,Wang H,Ren C,Yu H,Fang W,Zhang N,Gao S,Hou Q

更新日期：2019-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Wenxin Keli (WXKL) is a widely used Chinese botanical drug for the treatment of arrhythmia, which is consisted of four herbs and amber. In the present study, we analyzed the chemical composition of WXKL using liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) to tentatively identify 71 comp...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Liu H,Chen X,Zhao X,Zhao B,Qian K,Shi Y,Baruscotti M,Wang Y

更新日期：2018-11-13 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：:(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is the most abundant catechin in green tea, has many potential health benefits, including decreased weight gain and/or adipose tissue weight. Suggested mechanisms for body weight reduction by EGCG include: (1) a decrease in calorie intake and (2) activation of AMPK in liver...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Li F,Gao C,Yan P,Zhang M,Wang Y,Hu Y,Wu X,Wang X,Sheng J

更新日期：2018-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac remodeling, which is characterized by mechanical and electrical remodeling, is a significant pathophysiological process involved in almost all forms of heart diseases. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of non-coding RNAs of 20-25 nucleotides in length that primarily regulate gene expression by promoting mRNA degr...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Li N,Zhou H,Tang Q

更新日期：2018-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Stability of traditional Chinese medicine injection (TCMI) is an important issue related with its clinical application. TCMI is composed of multi-components, therefore, when evaluating TCMI stability, several marker compounds cannot represent global components or biological activities of TCMI. Till now, when evaluatin...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Li JP,Liu Y,Guo JM,Shang EX,Zhu ZH,Zhu KY,Tang YP,Zhao BC,Tang ZS,Duan JA

更新日期：2017-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Shenmai injection (SMI), as a patented traditional Chinese medicine, is extracted from Panax ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus. It commonly used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease and in the control of cardiac toxicity induced by doxorubicin (DOX) treatment. However, its anti-cardiotoxicity mechanism remains un...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Li L,Li J,Wang Q,Zhao X,Yang D,Niu L,Yang Y,Zheng X,Hu L,Li Y

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibrosis is a common, persistent and potentially debilitating complication of chemotherapy and radiation regimens used for the treatment of cancer. The molecular mechanisms underlying fibrosis have been well studied and reveal overall processes that are largely ubiquitous. However, it is important to note that althoug...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Mancini ML,Sonis ST

更新日期：2014-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Marine biodiversity is recognized by a wide and unique array of fascinating structures. The complex associations of marine microorganisms, especially with sponges, bryozoans, and tunicates, make it extremely difficult to define the biosynthetic source of marine natural products or to deduce their ecological significan...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Agrawal S,Adholeya A,Deshmukh SK

更新日期：2016-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of compounds able to modify biological functions largely took advantage of parallel synthesis to generate a broad chemical variance of compounds to be tested for the desired effect(s). The budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a model for pharmacological studies since a long time as it represents a...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Brilli M,Trabocchi A,Weil T,Cavalieri D,Stefanini I

更新日期：2017-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleomycin (BLM) is an effective curative option in the management of several malignancies including pleural effusions; but pulmonary toxicity, comprising of pneumonitis and fibrosis, poses challenge in its use as a front-line chemotherapeutic. Although Amifostine has been found to protect lungs from the toxic effects ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Arora A,Bhuria V,Hazari PP,Pathak U,Mathur S,Roy BG,Sandhir R,Soni R,Dwarakanath BS,Bhatt AN

更新日期：2018-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Neutrophil killing of bacteria is mediated by oxidative and non-oxidative mechanisms. Oxidants are generated through the NADPH oxidase complex, whereas antimicrobial proteins and peptides rank amongst non-oxidative host defenses. Mucus hypersecretion, deficient hydration and poor clearance from the airways are promine...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Cantin AM,Ouellet C,Cloutier A,McDonald PP

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:A better understanding of the negative impact of general anesthetics on gastrointestinal motility requires thorough knowledge of their molecular targets. In this respect the muscarinic cationic current (mICAT carried mainly via TRPC4 channels) that initiates cholinergic excitation-contraction coupling in the gut is of...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Melnyk MI,Dryn DO,Al Kury LT,Dziuba DO,Zholos AV

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: From October 2018, adalimumab biosimilars could enter the European market. However, in some countries, such as Netherlands, high discounts reported for the originator product may have influenced biosimilar entry. Objectives: The aim of this paper is to provide a European overview of (list) prices of origin...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Moorkens E,Godman B,Huys I,Hoxha I,Malaj A,Keuerleber S,Stockinger S,Mörtenhuber S,Dimitrova M,Tachkov K,Vončina L,Palčevski VV,Achniotou G,Slabý J,Popelková L,Kohoutová K,Bartels D,Laius O,Martikainen JE,Selke GW,

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The ATP-gated P2X7 ion channel is an abundant microglial protein in the CNS that plays an important pathological role in executing ATP-driven danger signal transduction. Emerging data has generated scientific interest and excitement around targeting the P2X7 ion channel as a potential drug target for CNS disorders. Ov...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Bhattacharya A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00