Therapeutic Anabolic and Anticatabolic Benefits of Natural Chinese Medicines for the Treatment of Osteoporosis.

abstract：:Gap junctions are comprised of connexins that form cell-to-cell channels which couple neighboring cells to accommodate the exchange of information. The need for communication does, however, change over time and therefore must be tightly controlled. Although the regulation of connexin protein expression by transcriptio...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Axelsen LN,Calloe K,Holstein-Rathlou NH,Nielsen MS

更新日期：2013-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The response to pazopanib in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) has been found to differ in Western and Eastern populations. Here, we analyzed the efficacy and side effects of pazopanib as first-line therapy in 31 consecutive patients with mRCC who were treated at a single Chinese center. Thirty-one ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wang B,Song JW,Chen HQ

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Xuebijing injection (XBJ), transforming from Xuefuzhuyu decoction, is the only Chinese medicine injection approved for sepsis. XBJ and ulinastatin (UTI) combination therapy is supposed to be beneficial for sepsis patients. To fill the gap between the lack of evidence for the efficacy of combination therapy...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Chen G,Gao Y,Jiang Y,Yang F,Li S,Tan D,Ma Q

更新日期：2018-07-24 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：:The lignan-rich fraction (SWR) of Sambucus Williamsii Ramulus, a folk herbal medicine in China for treatment of bone diseases, has previously reported to exert protective effects on bone without exerting uterotrophic effects in ovariectomized (OVX) mice. The aim of the present study was to identify the potential metab...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Xiao HH,Sham TT,Chan CO,Li MH,Chen X,Wu QC,Mok DK,Yao XS,Wong MS

更新日期：2018-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The unfolded protein response (UPR) is an evolutionarily conserved defensive mechanism that is used by cells to correct misfolded proteins that accumulate in the endoplasmic reticulum. These proteins are misfolded as a result of physical stress on a cell and initiate a host of downstream effects that govern processes ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Timberlake MA 2nd,Dwivedi Y

更新日期：2016-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) plays a key role in pain modulation in the brain. There are high expressions of CGRP and CGRP receptor in anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), an important brain structure in pain modulation. The present study explored the role and mechanisms of CGRP and CGRP recepto...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Hou KS,Wang LL,Wang HB,Fu FH,Yu LC

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Patient satisfaction is an indicator for quality of healthcare service and is sometimes linked to patients' willingness to pay. Willingness to pay is an economic method for estimating patient's inclination for a service in monetary terms. This study assessed satisfaction of patients from pharmacist counseling...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： AlShayban DM,Naqvi AA,Islam MA,Almaskeen M,Almulla A,Alali M,AlQaroos A,Raafat M,Iqbal MS,Haseeb A

更新日期：2020-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Wear particles that detach from the surface of prostheses induce excessive activation of osteoclast and immoderate release of inflammatory cytokines that lead to peri-implant osteolysis and aseptic loosening. In this work, we investigated whether magnoflorine, a quaternary aporphine alkaloid extracted from the Chinese...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Sun Z,Zeng J,Wang W,Jia X,Wu Q,Yu D,Mao Y

更新日期：2020-04-02 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：:[This corrects the article on p. 42 in vol. 9, PMID: 29487522.]. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Uttl L,Petrasek T,Sengul H,Svojanovska M,Lobellova V,Vales K,Radostova D,Tsenov G,Kubova H,Mikulecka A,Svoboda J,Stuchlik A

更新日期：2018-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Kyotorphin (KTP, l-tyrosyl-l-arginine) is an endogenous dipeptide initially described to have analgesic properties. Recently, KTP was suggested to be an endogenous neuroprotective agent, namely for Alzheimer's disease (AD). In fact, KTP levels were shown to be decreased in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with AD, ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Belo RF,Martins MLF,Shvachiy L,Costa-Coelho T,de Almeida-Borlido C,Fonseca-Gomes J,Neves V,Vicente Miranda H,Outeiro TF,Coelho JE,Xapelli S,Valente CA,Heras M,Bardaji E,Castanho MARB,Diógenes MJ,Sebastião AM

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aims:Kickxia ramosissima (Wall.) Janch (or Nanorrhinum ramosissimum (Wall.) Betsche is a well-known medicinal plant in Pakistan that is traditionally used in diabetic and inflammatory conditions. Because little information is available on its phytochemical composition, a range of constituents were isola...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Amin A,Tuenter E,Foubert K,Iqbal J,Cos P,Maes L,Exarchou V,Apers S,Pieters L

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The upstream stimulatory factors (USFs) are regulators of important cellular processes. Both USF1 and USF2 are supposed to have major roles in metabolism, tissue protection and tumor development. However, the knowledge about the mechanisms that control the function of USFs, in particular in tissue protection and cance...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Horbach T,Götz C,Kietzmann T,Dimova EY

更新日期：2015-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuronal insulin resistance is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases. Icariin has been reported to improve insulin resistance in skeletal muscle cells and to restore impaired hypothalamic insulin signaling in the rats with chronic unpredictable mild stress. In addition, icariin can exert the neuroprotective effects...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zou X,Feng X,Fu Y,Zheng Y,Ma M,Wang C,Zhang Y

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Aconitine is the main bioactive ingredient of Aconitum plants, which are well-known botanical herbs in China. Aconitine is also notorious for its high cardiotoxicity, as it can induce life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Unfortunately, there are few effective antidotes to aconitine toxicity. This study aimed to e...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Ma LQ,Yu Y,Chen H,Li M,Ihsan A,Tong HY,Huang XJ,Gao Y

更新日期：2018-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Gender differences exist in the prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases, partially due to the effects of sex hormones on the development of allergic manifestations. Women, compared with men, are more prone to suffer allergic asthma, experience difficulties in controlling asthma symptoms, and show adverse r...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Esposito R,Spaziano G,Giannattasio D,Ferrigno F,Liparulo A,Rossi A,Roviezzo F,Sessa M,Falciani M,Berrino L,Polverino M,Polverino F,D'Agostino B

更新日期：2019-09-24 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：: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：:The roots and rhizomes of Nardostachys chinensis have neuroprotection and cardiovascular protection effects. However, the specific mechanism of N. chinensis is not yet clear. Nardochinoid C (DC) is a new compound with new skeleton isolated from N. chinensis and this study for the first time explored the anti-inflammat...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Luo JF,Shen XY,Lio CK,Dai Y,Cheng CS,Liu JX,Yao YD,Yu Y,Xie Y,Luo P,Yao XS,Liu ZQ,Zhou H

更新日期：2018-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Formal definitions allow selecting terms (e.g., identifying all terms related to "Infectious disease" using the query "has causative agent organism") and terminological reasoning (e.g., "hepatitis B" is a "hepatitis" and is an "infectious disease"). However, the standard international terminology Medical D...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Bousquet C,Souvignet J,Sadou É,Jaulent MC,Declerck G

更新日期：2019-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Gout is a type of arthritis that causes painful inflammation in one or more joints. In gout, elevation of uric acid in the blood triggers the formation of crystals, causing joint pain. Malaysia is a mega-biodiversity country that is rich in medicinal plants species. Therefore, its flora might offer promising therapies...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Abu Bakar FI,Abu Bakar MF,Rahmat A,Abdullah N,Sabran SF,Endrini S

更新日期：2018-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma multiform (GBM) is the most common primary glial tumor resulting in very low patient survival despite current extensive therapeutic efforts. Emerging evidence suggests that more effective treatments are required to overcome tumor heterogeneity, drug resistance and a complex tumor-supporting microenvironme...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Colapietro A,Yang P,Rossetti A,Mancini A,Vitale F,Martellucci S,Conway TL,Chakraborty S,Marampon F,Mattei V,Gravina GL,Biordi AL,Wei D,Newman RA,Festuccia C

更新日期：2020-09-11 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：:The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has been declared world pandemic causing a worrisome number of deaths, especially among vulnerable citizens, in 209 countries around the world. Although several therapeutic molecules are being tested, no ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Benarba B,Pandiella A

更新日期：2020-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Satisfaction of patients for pharmaceutical services reflects their preferences and expectations, and the realities of care. It is critical to understand the extent of dissatisfaction for pharmaceutical services and its associated factors in order to optimize the required quality of the services provided. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Nigussie S,Edessa D

更新日期：2018-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Striatal cholinergic interneurons (CINs) are the main source of acetylcholine in the striatum and are believed to play an important role in basal ganglia physiology and pathophysiology. The role of CINs in striatal function is known mostly from extracellular recordings of tonically active striatal neurons in monkeys, ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Mallet N,Leblois A,Maurice N,Beurrier C

更新日期：2019-12-13 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：:Zingiber zerumbet (L) Smith is part of the Zingiberaceae family, one of the largest families of the plant kingdom. Z. zerumbet is a perennial, aromatic and tuberose plant that grows in humid locations where its center of distribution is located in the South-East Asia region. This plant has been traditionally used in f...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Tan JW,Israf DA,Tham CL

更新日期：2018-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：:A leading cause of death worldwide is sepsis that develops as a dysregulated immune response to infection. Serious infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) increases the difficulty of treatment in septic patients. Host-directed therapy (HDT) is an emerging approach to bacterial infections...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Li T,Qian Y,Miao Z,Zheng P,Shi T,Jiang X,Pan L,Qian F,Yang G,An H,Zheng Y

更新日期：2020-02-21 00:00:00