Application of chitin and chitosan derivatives in the pharmaceutical field.

abstract：:Understanding and consequently treating neuropathic pain effectively is a challenge for modern medicine, as unlike inflammation, which can be controlled relatively well, chronic pain due to nerve injury is refractory to most current therapeutics. Here we define a target pathway for a new class of analgesics, tetrahydr...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Latremoliere A,Costigan M

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ivermectin is a broad spectrum antiparasitic veterinary drug introduced in human medicine in 1987. It is considered the drug of choice in onchocerciasis and strongyloidiasis infections, and remains as a therapeutic option for mass treatment in lymphatic filariasis, for which it has widely proved its efficacy. While re...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： González P,González FA,Ueno K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beta-lactams and glycopeptides antibiotics directed against enzymes involved in bacterial cell wall synthesis have generated bacterial resistance. Search for new antibiotic molecules is widely focused on bifunctional Penicillin-Binding Proteins (PBPs), with particular emphasis on their glycosyltransferase activity. Th...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Di Guilmi AM,Dessen A,Dideberg O,Vernet T

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fractalkine (FKN) in its free and membrane bound-forms and its receptor CX3CR1are reported to have an atherosclerotic effect. The relationship of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in FKN and CX3CR1genes with the Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) risk showed conflicting results in different populations. The ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Hassan DS,Hashad IM,Abdel Rahman MF,Abdel-Maksoud SM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is characterized as a heterogeneous disease where the patients are sub grouped according to several classification systems and mutational analyses. Diagnosis of AML is based on identification of the specific myeloid cell initiating the disease, quantification of immature blasts in bone mar...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Forthun RB,Hinrichs C,Dowling TH,Bruserud Ø,Selheim F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexual dysfunction and infertility are conditions with high prevalence in the general population. Nutritional factors have been reported to have an impact on sexual and reproductive health. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this review is to summarize the data on nutritional factors that have influence on male and femal...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Silva T,Jesus M,Cagigal C,Silva C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spirulina, a filamentous cyanobacterium, possesses diverse biological activities and nutritional significance due to high concentration of natural nutrients, having bio-modulatory and immuno-modulatory functions. Different Spirulina preparations influence immune system viz. increase phagocytic activity of macrophages,...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Khan Z,Bhadouria P,Bisen PS

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive cell proliferation contributes to the pathobiology of human diseases with a high health and socio-economic impact, including cancer and vascular occlusive diseases (e. g., atherosclerosis, in-stent restenosis, transplant vasculopathy, and vessel bypass graft failure). Recent advances in the understanding of ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Ivorra C,Samyn H,Edo MD,Castro C,Sanz-González SM,Déez-Juan A,Andrés V

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After a tooth extraction both hard and soft tissues undergo dimensional changes. The use of a ridge preservation technique at the moment of the tooth extraction could help could help to prevent the volume loss, thus simplifying the subsequent prosthetic and/or implant therapy. Some studies were conducted in order to e...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Alfonsi F,Borgia V,Iezzi G,Piattelli A,Covani U,Tonelli P,Barone A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many cationic peptides with antimicrobial properties have been isolated from bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals. These peptides vary in molecular size, potency and spectra of activities. This report surveyed the literature to highlight the peptides that have antifungal activity and greatest potential for development...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Desbois AP,Tschörner D,Coote PJ

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence shows that the interaction between neoplastic cells and the surrounding stroma is a critical factor in solid tumor growth. The tumor stroma is made up of diverse cellular populations including macrophages, lymphocytes, vascular cells, and carcinoma-associated fibroblasts. The complex interactions b...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Anton K,Glod J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SARS-CoV 2 is a novel virus strain of Coronavirus, reported in China in late December 2019. Its highly contagious nature in humans has prompted WHO to designate the ongoing pandemic as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. At this moment, there is no specific treatment and the therapeutic strategies to d...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Adithya J,Nair B,Aishwarya S,Nath LR

更新日期：2020-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Powdery drugs such as cocaine and heroin are frequently adulterated or diluted predominantly to obtain more doses and to increase the drug dealer's profits, but also to enhance, to modify or to oppose drug effects. The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the recent scientific literature on medici...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Solimini R,Rotolo MC,Pellegrini M,Minutillo A,Pacifici R,Busardò FP,Zaami S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanogenesis is simply defined as production of melanin in melanosomes by melanocytes through a complex process. Melanin, a pigment derived from L-tyrosine, comes into two forms, namely eumelanin (brownish to black) and pheomelanin (red to yellow). Melanin synthesis starts via the hydroxylation of L-tyrosine to L-3,4...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Orhan IE,Deniz FSS

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The biliary secretion of bile acids is critical for multiple liver functions including digesting fatty nutrients and driving bile flow. When this process is impaired, the accumulating bile acids cause inflammatory liver injury. Multiple ABC transporters in the liver are key players to safeguard the hepatocyte and avoi...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Wang R,Sheps JA,Ling V

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Foods and nutrients play a vital role in normal functioning of the body. They are helpful in maintaining the health of the individual and in reducing the risk of various diseases. Worldwide acceptance of this fact formed a recognition link between "nutrition" and "health" and the concept of "nutraceuticals" was evolve...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Ramaa CS,Shirode AR,Mundada AS,Kadam VJ

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Blum K,Baron D

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calendula officinalis of family Asteraceae, also known as marigold, has been widely used from time immemorial in Indian and Arabic cultures as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat minor skin wound and infections, burns, bee stings, sunburn and cancer. At a relatively high dose, calendula can lower blood pressure and ch...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Ray D,Mukherjee S,Falchi M,Bertelli A,Das DK

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease, cancer and other diseases. Thus, antioxidant strategies may be important in immune regulation and in limiting inflammation. Surprisingly, large clini...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Spychalowicz A,Wilk G,Śliwa T,Ludew D,Guzik TJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of technologies can be used in the detection of contagious pathogens. In the early stage of an outbreak of a new infectious disease, rtPCR is advantageous over many other assays. The rtPCR can be developed either using low fidelity DNA polymerase or high fidelity DNA polymerase. The application of high fidel...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Li K,Xiao L,Liu C,Zhang J,Sirois P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Semaphorin 3A (Sema3A)/ Neuropilin-1(NRP1)/Plexin A1 is one of the important targets in bone metabolism, few studies are done on this target in the glucocorticoids-induced osteoporosis. Luteolin is a chemical component of Honeysuckle and it has various bioactivities. The effect and study of Luteolin...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Zheng L

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Secondary metabolites of plants, the polyphenols, play a vital role in protection from many health problems in human beings. Structurally favored phytochemicals may be studied to protect multiorgan injury. At pharmacological doses, gallic acid is nontoxic to mammals and is generally absorbed in the intestine...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Rakshit S,Nirala SK,Bhadauria M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The triterpenes α- and β-amyrins display important pharmacological activities. As a result of their high hydrophobia, they present low water solubility and reflect poor oral bioavailability. Different techniques can be used for the improvement of amyrins solubility, one of them is the use of nanoemulsions. Therefore, ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Rodrigues IV,Seibert JB,Carneiro SP,de Souza GH,dos Santos OD,Lopes NP

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aim to determine the regulation of apoptosis by paclitaxel-induced and understand cancer dynamics to treatment targets for HeLa cells by identifying decrease/increase genes expression on HeLa cells. In this study, the anti-tumor effects of Paclitaxel (PAC) on HeLa cells have been studied in order to determine the c...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Serbes U,Ozsoylemez OD,Ozcan G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole-cell bio-chips for functional sensing integrate living cells on miniaturized platforms made by micro-system-technologies (MST). The cells are integrated, deposited or immersed in a media which is in contact with the chip. The cells behavior is monitored via electrical, electrochemical or optical methods. In this...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Shacham-Diamand Y,Belkin S,Rishpon J,Elad T,Melamed S,Biran A,Yagur-Kroll S,Almog R,Daniel R,Ben-Yoav H,Rabner A,Vernick S,Elman N,Popovtzer R

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vancomycin is used mostly to overcome infections caused by methicillinresistant microorganisms. There are no well-established administration protocols for neonates and infants, so the leak of a specific administration regime in that population may lead to serum concentrations beyond the specified range. OBJ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Bidu NS,Fernandes BJD,Dias EJC,Filho JNC,Bastos REA,Godoy ALPC,Azeredo FJ,Pedreira JNR,Couto RD

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyaluronan (HA) is a highly biocompatible biopolymer that is widely used for a variety of therapeutic purposes including surgical preparations, adhesion prevention, viscosupplementation and drug and cytokine delivery. Delivery can be accomplished effectively when HA-based carriers are synthesized in the form of hydrog...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Peattie RA

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this review article is to describe the history of photodynamic therapy (PDT), its current medical applications, the mechanism of action, contraindications of the method, and different types of photosensitizers used. The second part of the article deals with applications for gastrointestinal diseases. Th...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Wiedmann MW,Caca K

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elaborate repair pathways counteract the deleterious effects of DNA damage by mechanisms that are understood in reasonable detail. In contrast, repair of damaged RNA has not been widely explored. This may be because aberrant RNAs are generally assumed to be degraded rather than repaired. The reason for this view is we...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Feyzi E,Sundheim O,Westbye MP,Aas PA,Vågbø CB,Otterlei M,Slupphaug G,Krokan HE

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical recognition and adequate treatment of women with hyperglycemia during pregnancy is significant in order to reduce neonatal complications correlated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The traditional management of pregnant patients with GDM in whom diet restriction is not sufficient enough involves ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Kimber-Trojnar Ż,Marciniak B,Patro-Malysza J,Skorzynska-Dziduszko K,Poniedzialek-Czajkowska E,Mierzynski R,Galczynski K,Trojnar M,Leszczynska-Gorzelak B,Oleszczuk J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00