Paracrine Fibroblast Growth Factor 1 Functions as Potent Therapeutic Agent for Intrahepatic Cholestasis by Downregulating Synthesis of Bile Acid.

abstract：:Limited data are available on the adherence to opioid therapy and the influence of different patient groups on adherence. This study examined the patterns of adherence in opioid naïve and opioid existing patients with varying age and gender. This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the prescription database...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zin CS,Taufek NH,Ahmad MM

更新日期：2019-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: The present study compared the risk of ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients receiving digoxin and amiodarone. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the longitudinal population-based database of Taiwan's National Health Insurance program. Patients with AF who received amioda...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lai KC,Chen SJ,Lin CS,Yang FC,Lin CL,Hsu CW,Huang WC,Kao CH

更新日期：2018-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:European countries need to learn from each other to address unsustainable increases in pharmaceutical expenditures. OBJECTIVE:To assess the influence of the many supply and demand-side initiatives introduced across Europe to enhance prescribing efficiency in ambulatory care. As a result provide future gui...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Godman B,Shrank W,Andersen M,Berg C,Bishop I,Burkhardt T,Garuoliene K,Herholz H,Joppi R,Kalaba M,Laius O,Lonsdale J,Malmström RE,Martikainen JE,Samaluk V,Sermet C,Schwabe U,Teixeira I,Tilson L,Tulunay FC,Vlahović-

更新日期：2011-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive alcohol consumption is the cause of several diseases and thus is of a major concern for society. Worldwide alcohol consumption has increased by many folds over the past decades. This urgently calls for intervention and relapse counteract measures. Modern pharmacological solutions induce complete alcohol self...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Singh L,Joshi T,Tewari D,Echeverría J,Mocan A,Sah AN,Parvanov E,Tzvetkov NT,Ma ZF,Lee YY,Poznański P,Huminiecki L,Sacharczuk M,Jóźwik A,Horbańczuk JO,Feder-Kubis J,Atanasov AG

更新日期：2020-02-14 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 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：:Studies on the abuse potential of modafinil, a psychostimulant-like drug used to treat narcolepsy, are still controversial. While some studies claim no potential for abuse, increasing evidence suggests that modafinil induces abuse-related effects, including rapid-onset behavioral sensitization (i.e., a type of sensiti...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wuo-Silva R,Fukushiro-Lopes DF,Fialho BP,Hollais AW,Santos-Baldaia R,Marinho EAV,Mári-Kawamoto E,Yokoyama TS,Lopes-Silva LB,Berro LF,Frussa-Filho R,Longo BM

更新日期：2019-03-11 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：:The mTOR signaling pathway is abnormally activated in pancreatic cancer and is related to tumor glucose metabolism. However, its specific regulation mechanism is still unclear. Therefore, this study aims to investigate whether Sestrin2 affects the glucose metabolism of pancreatic cancer by modulating mTOR signal and t...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Guo Y,Zhu H,Weng M,Zhang H,Wang C,Sun L

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal aging is generally characterized by a slow decline of cognitive abilities albeit with marked individual differences. Several animal models have been studied to explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon. The excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate and its receptors have been closely ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Ménard C,Quirion R

更新日期：2012-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The trace amine-associated receptor 1 (TAAR1) is expressed by dopaminergic neurons, but the precise influence of trace amines upon their functional activity remains to be fully characterized. Here, we examined the regulation of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) by tyramine and beta-phenylethylamine (β-PEA) compared to 3-iodot...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zhang X,Mantas I,Alvarsson A,Yoshitake T,Shariatgorji M,Pereira M,Nilsson A,Kehr J,Andrén PE,Millan MJ,Chergui K,Svenningsson P

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and purpose: We have shown that in vitro treatment with cannabidiol (CBD, 2 h) enhances endothelial function in arteries from Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats, partly due to a cyclooxygenase (COX)-mediated mechanism. The aim of the present study was to determine whether treatment with CBD in vivo would also...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wheal AJ,Jadoon K,Randall MD,O'Sullivan SE

更新日期：2017-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of recent therapeutic advances, multiple myeloma (MM) remains a malignancy with very low curability. This has been partly attributed to the existence of a drug-resistant subpopulation known as cancer stem cells (CSCs). MM-CSCs are equipped with the necessary tools that render them highly resistant to virtuall...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Issa ME,Wijeratne EMK,Gunatilaka AAL,Cuendet M

更新日期：2017-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Prevalence of osteoporosis in Chinese postmenopausal women has significantly increased over the past decade and oral bisphosphonates are the most potent antiresorptive drugs. The purpose of the present research was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of oral alendronate for individuals with osteoporosis. We ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： You R,Liu Z

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSCs) on atopic dermatitis (AD) in the BALB/c mouse model. The AdMSCs attenuated clinical symptoms associated with AD, decreased numbers of degranulated mast cells (MCs), IgE level, amount of histamine r...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Kim M,Lee SH,Kim Y,Kwon Y,Park Y,Lee HK,Jung HS,Jeoung D

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Lead is a multi-organ toxicant implicated in various cancers, diseases of the hepatic, renal, and reproductive systems etc. In search of cheap and readily available antidote this study has investigated the role of activated charcoal in chronic lead exposure in albino rats. Eighteen mature male albino rats were used, d...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Offor SJ,Mbagwu HO,Orisakwe OE

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The glycoengineering approach is used to improve biophysical properties of protein-based drugs, but its direct impact on binding affinity and kinetic properties for the glycoengineered protein and its binding partner interaction is unclear. Type I interferon (IFN) receptors, composed of IFNAR1 and IFNAR2, have differe...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lee S,Son WS,Yang HB,Rajasekaran N,Kim SS,Hong S,Choi JS,Choi JY,Song K,Shin YK

更新日期：2019-01-24 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：:Despite an improved understanding of the genetic background and the pathomechanisms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) no novel disease-modifying therapies have been successfully implemented in clinical routine. Riluzole still remains the only clinically approved substance in human ALS treatment with limited effic...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Günther R,Balck A,Koch JC,Nientiedt T,Sereda M,Bähr M,Lingor P,Tönges L

更新日期：2017-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Opioids are broad spectrum analgesics that are an integral part of the therapeutic armamentarium to combat pain in the clinical practice. Unfortunately, together with analgesia, a number of adverse effects can occur such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, gastrointestinal alterations and cognitive impairments. Naltrex...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Micheli L,Di Cesare Mannelli L,Lucarini E,Parisio C,Toti A,Fiorentino B,Rigamonti MA,Calosi L,Ghelardini C

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Accumulation of methylglyoxal (MG) contributes to oxidative stress, apoptosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Inhibition of mitochondrial abnormalities induced by MG in the heart may improve and delay the progression of heart failure. Although ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Nuamnaichati N,Mangmool S,Chattipakorn N,Parichatikanond W

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign neoplasms in women of reproductive age. However, non-surgical treatments for uterine myomas have not been fully evaluated. In Korea and China, Gyejibongnyeong-hwan (GBH) is widely used to treat gynecological diseases. Thus, we investigated the effects of GBH in human uteri...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lee SM,Choi ES,Ha E,Ji KY,Shin SJ,Jung J

更新日期：2019-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Biochanin A (BCA) is an isoflavone mainly found in red clover with poor solubility and oral absorption that is known to have various effects, including anti-inflammatory, estrogen-like, and glucose and lipid metabolism modulatory activity, as well as cancer preventive, neuroprotective, and drug interaction effects. BC...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Yu C,Zhang P,Lou L,Wang Y

更新日期：2019-07-12 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：:Purpose: Asian populations have around 40-60% frequency of reduced function allele CYP2D6∗10 compared to 1-2% in Caucasian populations. The wide range of CYP2D6 enzyme activities in subjects with the CYP2D6∗10 variant is a big concern for clinical practice. The quantitative analysis measuring the impact of CYP2D6 enzy...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Chen R,Zheng X,Hu P

更新日期：2017-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative ileus (POI) and postoperative gastrointestinal tract dysfunction (POGD) are well-known complications affecting patients undergoing intestinal surgery. GI symptoms include nausea, vomiting, pain, abdominal distention, bloating, and constipation. These iatrogenic disorders are associated with extended hosp...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Mazzotta E,Villalobos-Hernandez EC,Fiorda-Diaz J,Harzman A,Christofi FL

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Myocardial ischemia can result in marked mitochondrial damage leading to cardiac dysfunction, as such identifying novel mechanisms to limit mitochondrial injury is important. This study investigated the hypothesis that inhibiting soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH), responsible for converting epoxyeicosatrienoic acids...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Akhnokh MK,Yang FH,Samokhvalov V,Jamieson KL,Cho WJ,Wagg C,Takawale A,Wang X,Lopaschuk GD,Hammock BD,Kassiri Z,Seubert JM

更新日期：2016-06-07 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：:Rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease is typically associated with clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis and the anti-melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 antibody, a condition with high mortality and resistance to classic immunosuppression. Recent reports have described the efficacy of the Janus kinase ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Conca W,Weheba I,Abouzied ME,Abdelsayed A,Aleyouni Y,Al-Mutairy E,Bakshi N,Khalid M

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesis, antimicrobial activity evaluations, biomolecule-binding properties (DNA), and absorption and emission properties of a new series of (Z)-1,1,1-trichloro-4-alkyl(aryl)amino-4-arylbut-3-en-2-ones (4, 5) and 2,2-difluoro-3-alkyl(aryl)amino-4-aryl-6-(trichloromethyl)-2H-1,3,2-oxazaborinin-3-ium-2-uides (6, 7...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Rosa WC,Rocha IO,Rodrigues MB,Coelho HS,Denardi LB,Ledur PC,Zanatta N,Acunha TV,Iglesias BA,Bonacorso HG

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00