Dermaseptins, Multifunctional Antimicrobial Peptides: A Review of Their Pharmacology, Effectivity, Mechanism of Action, and Possible Future Directions.

abstract：:Neurodegenerative pathologies are among the most serious and socially significant problems of modern medicine, along with cardiovascular and oncological diseases. Several attempts have been made to prevent neuronal death using novel drugs targeted to the cell calcium signaling machinery, but the lack of adequate model...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Vigont V,Nekrasov E,Shalygin A,Gusev K,Klushnikov S,Illarioshkin S,Lagarkova M,Kiselev SL,Kaznacheyeva E

更新日期：2018-06-29 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：:Objectives: The study is performed to analyze the relationship between immune-related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and the prognosis of cervical cancer patients. We constructed a prognostic model and explored the immune characteristics of different risk groups. Methods: We downloaded the gene expression profiles and...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Chen P,Gao Y,Ouyang S,Wei L,Zhou M,You H,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Fish oil (FO) is the main source of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs), which display relevant analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Peripheral nerve injury is driven by degeneration, neuroinflammation, and neuronal plasticity which results in neuropathic pain (NP) symptoms such as allody...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Silva RV,Oliveira JT,Santos BLR,Dias FC,Martinez AMB,Lima CKF,Miranda ALP

更新日期：2017-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are bioactive lipids which modulate inflammation and immunity. They gained recognition in nutritional therapy and are recommended dietary supplements. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting the usefulness of PUFAs in active therapy of various gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Michalak A,Mosińska P,Fichna J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bangpungtongsung-san (BTS) is a traditional Korean medicine consisting of 18 herbs, some which have antidepressant effects. Here, we used an animal model of reserpine-induced depression and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV2 microglia to assess the antidepressant and anti-neuroinflammatory effects of BTS. Aside f...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Park BK,Kim NS,Kim YR,Yang C,Jung IC,Jang IS,Seo CS,Choi JJ,Lee MY

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Digoxin is widely used to treat heart failure. Epidemiological studies suggested it might be used as an anticancer drug or sensitizing agent for cancer therapy. Adriamycin is a well-known anticancer drug, but often causes cardiotoxicity which limits its use. We recently investigated the anticancer effects of digoxin a...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wang Y,Ma Q,Zhang S,Liu H,Zhao B,Du B,Wang W,Lin P,Zhang Z,Zhong Y,Kong D

更新日期：2020-02-28 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：Background and Aim:Platycodon grandiflorum (PG) has been widely used for treating chronic bronchitis (CB). However, the material basis and underlying mechanism of action of PG against CB have not yet been elucidated. Methods:To analyze the ingredients in PG, ultraperformance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-fl...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Deng Y,Ren H,Ye X,Xia L,Liu M,Liu Y,Yang M,Yang S,Ye X,Zhang J

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Depression has been associated with drug consumption, including heavy or problematic cannabis use. According to an animal model of depression and substance use disorder comorbidity, we combined the olfactory bulbectomy (OBX) model of depression with intravenous drug self-administration procedure to verify whether depr...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Amchova P,Kucerova J,Giugliano V,Babinska Z,Zanda MT,Scherma M,Dusek L,Fadda P,Micale V,Sulcova A,Fratta W,Fattore L

更新日期：2014-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelium dysfunction induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is an important initial event at the onset of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion in which the Egr-1 transcription factor often serves as a master switch for various damage pathways following reperfusion injury. We hypothesized that an intracellular ROS/MAPK...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lu S,Zhang Y,Zhong S,Gao F,Chen Y,Li W,Zheng F,Shi G

更新日期：2017-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most difficult challenges in clinical hepatology is the diagnosis of a drug-induced liver injury (DILI). The timing of the events, exclusion of alternative causes, and taking into account the clinical context should be systematically assessed and scored in a transparent manner. RUCAM (Roussel Uclaf Causalit...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Teschke R

更新日期：2019-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathophysiology of inflammation and oxidative stress generated during different types of cancers and anticancer treatments is well documented. Traditionally, grape pomace is used for animal feed, organic fertilizers, ethanol production or is disposed as waste. Because grape pomace is a rich source of antioxidant c...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Balea ŞS,Pârvu AE,Pârvu M,Vlase L,Dehelean CA,Pop TI

更新日期：2020-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to ascertain the mechanism underlying the effects of acteoside (ACT) from Ligustrum robustum (Roxb.) Blume (Oleaceae) on lipid metabolism and synthesis. ACT, a water-soluble phenylpropanoid glycoside, is the most abundant and major active component of L. robustum; the leaves of L. robustum, known as kudingcha...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Sun L,Yu F,Yi F,Xu L,Jiang B,Le L,Xiao P

更新日期：2019-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Rape bee pollen possesses many nutritional and therapeutic properties because of its abundant nutrimental and bioactive components. In this study, free (FPE) and bound (BPE) phenolic extracts of rape bee pollen were obtained, phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined, and composition of phenolic acids was analyz...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Sun L,Guo Y,Zhang Y,Zhuang Y

更新日期：2017-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Emerging evidence has demonstrated that epigenetic regulation plays a vital role in gene expression under normal and pathological conditions. Alterations in the expression and activation of histone methyltransferases (HMTs) have been reported in preclinical models of multiple kidney diseases, including acute kidney in...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Yu C,Zhuang S

更新日期：2019-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the major public health problem and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality on a global basis. Wenxin Keli (WXKL), a formally classical Chinese patent medicine with obvious efficacy and favorable safety, plays a great role in the management of patients with CVDs. Accumulating evid...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Tian G,Sun Y,Liu S,Li C,Chen S,Qiu R,Zhang X,Li Y,Li M,Shang H

更新日期：2018-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the requirements for the reimbursement of biosimilars and to compare the reimbursement status, market share, and reimbursement costs of biosimilars in selected Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted between Novem...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Kawalec P,Stawowczyk E,Tesar T,Skoupa J,Turcu-Stiolica A,Dimitrova M,Petrova GI,Rugaja Z,Männik A,Harsanyi A,Draganic P

更新日期：2017-06-08 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：:Venom systems are functional and ecological traits, typically used by one organism to subdue or deter another. A predominant subset of their constituent molecules-"toxins"-share this ecological function and are therefore molecules that mediate interactions between organisms. Such molecules have been referred to as "ex...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Jackson TNW,Koludarov I

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Vector-borne diseases like malaria, filariasis, and dengue are transmitted by mosquitoes and they cause global mortality and morbidity due to an increased resistance against commercial insecticides. The present study was aimed to evaluate the neurobehavioral toxicity, knock-down effect, histopathology, ovicidal, adult...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Ragavendran C,Srinivasan R,Kim M,Natarajan D

更新日期：2018-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage is a common and severe class of chronic pain. Disease-modifying clinical therapies are needed as current treatments typically provide only symptomatic relief; show varying clinical efficacy; and most have significant adverse effects. One approach is targeting either neurotrophic...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Sidorova YA,Bespalov MM,Wong AW,Kambur O,Jokinen V,Lilius TO,Suleymanova I,Karelson G,Rauhala PV,Karelson M,Osborne PB,Keast JR,Kalso EA,Saarma M

更新日期：2017-06-21 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：:[This corrects the article on p. 216 in vol. 5, PMID: 25295006.]. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Frontiers Production Office.

更新日期：2014-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases have increased gradually year by year. In fact, CRC is one of the most widely diagnosed cancer in men and women today. This disease is usually diagnosed at a later stage of the development, and by then, the chance of survival has declined significantly. Even though substanti...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Hon KW,Abu N,Ab Mutalib NS,Jamal R

更新日期：2017-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction between programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligand programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) induces exhaustions of cytotoxic lymphocytes in the tumor microenvironment, which facilitates tumor immune evasion. PD-1/PD-L1 blockade therapy, which prevents the receptors and ligands from binding to each ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Yang J,He X,Lv Q,Jing J,Shi H

更新日期：2019-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Corneal neovascularization (CNV) is a sight-threatening disease usually associated with inflammatory, infectious, degenerative, and traumatic disorders of the ocular surface. Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family members play an important role in angiogenesis to induce corneal neovascularization, which significantly a...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Chen M,Bao L,Zhao M,Cao J,Zheng H

更新日期：2020-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Exhaustive exercise has emerged as an important health issue nowadays. This study was designed to assess the metabolite abnormalities of rats after exhaustive exercise and the holistic efficacy of Chinese medicine Sanqi oral solution (SQ). Through exhaustive swimming, the exhaustive exercise model in rats was establis...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Xu P,Li S,Tian R,Han L,Mao W,Li L,Li C,Wang Y,Luo G,Yang N

更新日期：2019-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies compared the molecular similarity of marketed drugs and endogenous human metabolites (endogenites), using a series of fingerprint-type encodings, variously ranked and clustered using the Tanimoto (Jaccard) similarity coefficient (TS). Because this gives equal weight to all parts of the encod...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： O'Hagan S,Kell DB

更新日期：2016-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Sustained delivery of analgesic agents at target sites remains a critical issue for effective pain management. The use of nanocarriers has been reported to facilitate effective delivery of these agents to target sites while minimizing systemic toxicity. These include the use of biodegradable liposomal or polymeric car...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Hua S,Wu SY

更新日期：2013-11-21 00:00:00