Ligand Bias and Its Association With Pro-resolving Actions of Melanocortin Drugs.

abstract：:Proteolytic enzymes are crucial for a variety of biological processes in organisms ranging from lower (virus, bacteria, and parasite) to the higher organisms (mammals). Proteases cleave proteins into smaller fragments by catalyzing peptide bonds hydrolysis. Proteases are classified according to their catalytic site, a...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Verma S,Dixit R,Pandey KC

更新日期：2016-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are currently being considered as promising drug delivery vehicles. EVs are naturally occurring vesicles that exhibit many characteristics favorable to serve as drug delivery vehicles. In addition, EVs have inherent properties for treatment of cancers and other diseases. For research and c...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Gangadaran P,Hong CM,Ahn BC

更新日期：2018-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To investigate the effects of Suo Quan Wan (SQW), a traditional Chinese herbal formula, on the overactive bladder (OAB) of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) mouse models, particularly on its function of mediating the gene and protein expression levels of myosin Va and SLC17A9. Materials and Methods: After 4 w...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wang J,Lian DW,Yang XF,Xu YF,Chen FJ,Lin WJ,Wang R,Tang LY,Ren WK,Fu LJ,Huang P,Cao HY

更新日期：2019-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive autoimmune disease specific to synovial joints; it causes joint damage and other systemic abnormalities, thereby leading to physical disability and early mortality. Marine sponge-derived fungi, Pestalotiopsis sp., secrete immunosuppressive compounds in the culture broth. In t...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lee JY,Kim GJ,Choi JK,Choi YA,Jeong NH,Park PH,Choi H,Kim SH

更新日期：2018-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Phenethyl isothiocyanate is widely present in cruciferous vegetables with multiple biological effects. Here we reported the antiatherogenic effects and the underlying mechanisms of JC-5411 (Phenethyl isothiocyanate formulation) in vitro and in vivo. Luciferase reporter assay showed that JC-5411 increased the activity ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Jiang X,Li Y,Wang W,Han X,Han J,Chen M,Zhang J,Wang C,Li S,Luo J,Wang X,Xu Y,Xu Y,Cheng J,Si S

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, there are no specific therapeutic strategies for treatment of COVID-19. Based on the hypothesis that complement and coagulation cascades are activated by viral infection, and might trigger an acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), we report clinical outcomes of 17 consecutive cases of SARS-CoV-2-related ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Giudice V,Pagliano P,Vatrella A,Masullo A,Poto S,Polverino BM,Gammaldi R,Maglio A,Sellitto C,Vitale C,Serio B,Cuffa B,Borrelli A,Vecchione C,Filippelli A,Selleri C

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections with the pathogenic bacterium Clostridioides (C.) difficile are coming more into focus, in particular in hospitalized patients after antibiotic treatment. C. difficile produces the exotoxins TcdA and TcdB. Since some years, hypervirulent strains are described, which produce in addition the binary actin ADP-...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Korbmacher M,Fischer S,Landenberger M,Papatheodorou P,Aktories K,Barth H

更新日期：2020-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (GIONFH) is a frequently occurring type of nontraumatic osteonecrosis. A failure of the timely treatment can eventually result in the collapse of the subchondral bone structure. Luteolin (Lut), a compound extracted from Rhizoma Drynariae, is reported to possess ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Yan Z,Zhan J,Qi W,Lin J,Huang Y,Xue X,Pan X

更新日期：2020-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct-to-consumer (DTC) DNA testing has grown from contentious beginnings into a global industry, by providing a wide range of personal genomic information directly to its clients. These companies, typified by the well-established 23andMe, generally carry out a gene-chip analysis of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (S...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Chua EW,Kennedy MA

更新日期：2012-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Li-Ru-Kang (LRK), a formula of eight traditional Chinese medicines (TCM), has been used to treat hyperplasia of mammary gland (HMG) in TCM clinics. However, how LRK works in HMG patients is unclear. To explore the possible mechanisms of LRK against HMG, the network pharmacology was used to screen the potential targets...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wang Y,Wei S,Gao T,Yang Y,Lu X,Zhou X,Li H,Wang T,Qian L,Zhao Y,Zou W

更新日期：2018-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:UV irradiation-induced oxidative stress and inflammation contribute to the development of skin diseases. Therefore, targeting oxidative stress and inflammation might contribute to reduce skin diseases. Resolvin D1 (RvD1) is a bioactive metabolite generated during inflammation to actively orchestrate the resolution of ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Saito P,Melo CPB,Martinez RM,Fattori V,Cezar TLC,Pinto IC,Bussmann AJC,Vignoli JA,Georgetti SR,Baracat MM,Verri WA Jr,Casagrande R

更新日期：2018-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Acoustic cluster therapy (ACT) comprises co-administration of a formulation containing microbubble/microdroplet clusters (PS101), together with a regular medicinal drug (e.g., a chemotherapeutic) and local ultrasound (US) insonation of the targeted pathological tissue (e.g., the tumor). PS101 is confined t...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Bush N,Healey A,Shah A,Box G,Kirkin V,Eccles S,Sontum PC,Kotopoulis S,Kvåle S,van Wamel A,Davies CL,Bamber J

更新日期：2020-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The glutamine transporter ASCT2 (SLC1A5) is actively investigated as an oncological target, but the field lacks efficient ASCT2 inhibitors. A new group of ASCT2 inhibitors, 2-amino-4-bis(aryloxybenzyl)aminobutanoic acids (AABA), were developed recently and shown to suppress tumor growth in preclinical in vivo models. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Bröer A,Fairweather S,Bröer S

更新日期：2018-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), one of the most widespread endocrine disruptors present in our environment, has been associated with the recent increased prevalence and severity of several diseases such as diabetes, obesity, autism, reproductive and neurological defects, oral diseases, and cancers such as breast tumors...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Merzoug-Larabi M,Youssef I,Bui AT,Legay C,Loiodice S,Lognon S,Babajko S,Ricort JM

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The vast majority of states have enacted full or partial medical marijuana (MMJ) programs, causing the number of patients seeking certification for MMJ use to increase dramatically in recent years. Despite increased use of MMJ across the nation, no studies thus far have examined the specific impact of MMJ on cognitive...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Gruber SA,Sagar KA,Dahlgren MK,Gonenc A,Smith RT,Lambros AM,Cabrera KB,Lukas SE

更新日期：2018-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Irregular histone modification and aberrant lncRNAs expression are closely related to the occurrence of tumors including acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, the effects and specific underlying molecular mechanism of histone deacetylase inhibitors on lncRNA expression in AML cells are unclear. Here, we reported the ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lin L,Que Y,Lu P,Li H,Xiao M,Zhu X,Li D

更新日期：2020-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Arsenic trioxide is a traditional remedy in Chinese Medicine since ages. Nowadays, it is clinically used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) by targeting PML/RARA. However, the drug's activity is broader and the mechanisms of action in other tumor types remain unclear. In this study, we investigated molecular ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Dawood M,Hamdoun S,Efferth T

更新日期：2018-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The inflammatory response to COVID-19 is specifically associated with an impaired type I interferon (IFN) response and complete blockade of IFN-β secretion. Clinically, nebulization of IFN-α-2b has been historically used in China to treat viral pneumonia associated with SARS-CoV. Very recent data show that the use of ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Mary A,Hénaut L,Macq PY,Badoux L,Cappe A,Porée T,Eckes M,Dupont H,Brazier M

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotomimetic compound from Cannabis sativa that presents antipsychotic, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects. In Parkinson's disease patients, CBD is able to attenuate the psychotic symptoms induced by L-DOPA and to improve quality of life. Repeated administration of...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Peres FF,Levin R,Suiama MA,Diana MC,Gouvêa DA,Almeida V,Santos CM,Lungato L,Zuardi AW,Hallak JE,Crippa JA,Vânia D,Silva RH,Abílio VC

更新日期：2016-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein allosteric modulation is a pillar of metabolic regulatory mechanisms; this concept has been extended to include ion channel regulation. P2XRs are ligand-gated channels activated by extracellular ATP, sensitive to trace metals and other chemicals. By combining in silico calculations with electrophysiological re...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Latapiat V,Rodríguez FE,Godoy F,Montenegro FA,Barrera NP,Huidobro-Toro JP

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims and Hypothesis: NEDD9 is highly expressed in gastric cancer and has a significant involvement in its pathogenesis. However, the mechanism behind hypoxia-promoted cancer cell migration and its regulation because of NEDD9 is still unknown. The aim of this study is to investigate the involvement of NEDD9 in gastric ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zhao S,Min P,Liu L,Zhang L,Zhang Y,Wang Y,Zhao X,Ma Y,Xie H,Zhu C,Jiang H,Du J,Gu L

更新日期：2019-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To evaluate the hemostasis and coagulation effect of Hemocoagulase Bothrops Atrox in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients undergoing transurethral bipolar plasmakinetic prostatectomy (TUPKP). Methods: This study adopted a multicenter, prospective, and real world design. BPH patients undergoing TUPKP ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Li BH,Yu ZJ,Wang CY,Zi H,Li XD,Wang XH,Ren XY,Liu TZ,Zheng H

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the role of miR-3188 on the proliferation of non-small cell lung cancer cells and its relationship to FOXO1-modulated feedback loop. Two non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines A549 and H1299 were used. RNA silencing was achieved by lentiviral transfection. Cell proliferation was assessed...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wang C,Liu E,Li W,Cui J,Li T

更新日期：2018-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer decreases survival time and quality of life because of drug resistance and peripheral neuropathy during conventional treatment. This study was undertaken to investigate whether αvβ3 integrin receptor antagonist compounds NDAT and XT199 can suppress the development of cisplatin resistance and cisplati...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Debreli Coskun M,Sudha T,Bharali DJ,Celikler S,Davis PJ,Mousa SA

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-1 (LRP-1) is a multifunctional matricellular receptor composed of a large ligand-binding subunit (515-kDa α-chain) associated with a short trans-membrane subunit (85-kDa β-chain). LRP-1, which exhibits both endocytosis and cell signaling properties, plays a key role in ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Dekky B,Wahart A,Sartelet H,Féré M,Angiboust JF,Dedieu S,Piot O,Devy J,Emonard H

更新日期：2016-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:A detannified methanolic extract of Scrophularia lucida L. attenuated the formation of cancer cell-induced circular chemorepellent induced defects (CCIDs) in the lymph endothelial cell barrier, which resemble entry ports for the intravasating tumor into the vasculature as a prerequisite for lymph node metastasis. Ther...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lewenhofer V,Schweighofer L,Ledermüller T,Eichsteininger J,Kählig H,Zehl M,Nguyen CH,Krupitza G,Özmen A,Krenn L

更新日期：2018-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik. (Malvaceae) is a herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat some kidney diseases. To date, the detailed mechanisms by which A. manihot improves some kinds of renal disease are not fully understood. In this study, we established Adriamycin-induced NRK-52E cells, the normal rat ki...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Li W,He W,Xia P,Sun W,Shi M,Zhou Y,Zhu W,Zhang L,Liu B,Zhu J,Zhu Y,Zhou E,Sun M,Gao K

更新日期：2019-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Epigenetics refers to heritable changes in gene expression and chromatin structure without change in a DNA sequence. Several epigenetic modifications and respective regulators have been reported. These include DNA methylation, chromatin remodeling, histone post-translational modifications, and non-coding RNAs. Emergin...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Akone SH,Ntie-Kang F,Stuhldreier F,Ewonkem MB,Noah AM,Mouelle SEM,Müller R

更新日期：2020-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral cancers refer to malignant tumors associated with high morbidity and mortality, and oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts for the majority of cases. It is an important part of head and neck, and oral cancer is one of the six most common cancers in the world. At present, the traditional treatment methods for oral ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zhao Z,Li D,Wu Z,Wang Q,Ma Z,Zhang C

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Type III and IV Bartter syndromes (BS) are rare kidney tubulopathies caused by loss-of-function mutations in the CLCNKB and BSND genes coding respectively for the ClC-Kb chloride channels and accessory subunit barttin. ClC-K channels are expressed in the Henle's loop, distal convoluted tubule, and cortical collecting ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Sahbani D,Strumbo B,Tedeschi S,Conte E,Camerino GM,Benetti E,Montini G,Aceto G,Procino G,Imbrici P,Liantonio A

更新日期：2020-03-17 00:00:00