Pharmacotherapy of schizophrenic patients: achievements, unsolved needs, future research necessities.

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：:Positron emission tomography (PET) is a powerful and rapidly developing area of molecular imaging that is used to study and visualize human physiology by the detection of positron-emitting radiopharmaceuticals. Information about metabolism, receptor/enzyme function, and biochemical mechanisms in living tissue can be o...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Wu Z,Kandeel F

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:`Herbal mixtures` containing synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) are promoted as legal alternative to marihuana and are easily available via the Internet. Keeping analytical methods for the detection of these SCRAs up-to-date is a continuous challenge for clinicians and toxicologists due to the h...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Hutter M,Broecker S,Kneisel S,Franz F,Brandt SD,Auwarter V

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Globally Scientists are working to find more efficient antimicrobial drugs to treat microbial infections and kill drug-resistant bacteria. BACKGROUND:Despite the availability of numerous antimicrobial drugs bacterial infections still poses a serious threat to global health. Due to a constant decline in the effect...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Khan K,Qureshi MA,Azam A,Moinuddin,Musarrat J,Javed S

更新日期：2021-01-18 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：: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：:Nitric oxide (NO) participates in the control of the cardiovascular system where two constitutive isoforms of NO-synthase were discovered: endothelial and neuronal. Both isoforms were observed in various cells, however, endothelial NO-synthase is predominantly present in the endothelium. Injury of the endothelium dist...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Cacanyiova S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate the safety of imipenem and meropenem in the treatment of infections in neurosurgical patients. METHODS:An observational retrospective study was conducted of consecutive cases treated with imipenem from Sept. 2007 to Sept. 2009 and meropenem within 1 year from Sept. 2008 in Beijing Tiant...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Wu Y,Chen K,Shi Z,Wang Q

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date, an increasing number of pet owners, especially in the USA, are using cannabis-derived products containing generally delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) to help their animals' health. Unfortunately, studies on the clinical use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine are still limi...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Rotolo MC,Graziano S,Pellegrini M,Corlazzoli D,Antinori L,Porcarelli L,Pichini S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents the third cause of cancer-related death. Because HCC is multi-centric with time, excluding the few transplanted patients, sooner or later it becomes untreatable with loco-regional therapies and, until some years ago, it was not responsive to systemic therapies. In 2005 a rando...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Livraghi T,Ceriani R,Palmisano A,Pedicini V,Pich MG,Tommasini MA,Torzilli G

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:RA is one of autoimmune diseases, has drawn great attention of the world. Currently, the anti- IL-1β monoclonal antibody Canakinumab (ACZ885) for treatment of RA has entered into clinical trials. However, Full length antibody has large molecular weight, and is difficult to penetrate the tissue or the nidus. I...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Li T,Xu L,Ren G,Yin C,Zhou B,Ye X,Li Q,Li N,Li D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules which do not code for proteins, but control the expression of a significant proportion of the genome. The microRNA expression differences of normal and malignant tissue, as well as the differences in various tumor entities qualify this RNA species as biomarker for cancer pa...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Ellinger J,Muller SC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present article was to review the role of the placenta function in the transfer of immunosuppressants and monoclonal antibodies used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, as well as the available data regarding the safety of these therapies during pregnancy. Methotrexate can cause congenital ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Chaparro M,Gisbert JP

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxymatrine is one of the most promising alkaloids from Sophora flavescens for its excellent pharmacological effects. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this research is to assess the biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic activities of oxymatrine, and clarify its mechanisms of absorption and metabolism. METHODS:The biolo...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Wang HQ,Chen FH,Wang L,Chi LQ,Wang GH

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathophysiological changes are common in critically ill patients, and can alter the time course of drug concentrations following dosing. The latter is termed pharmacokinetics (PK), and describes the relationship between dose administered and drug concentrations in plasma. Thus, modifications in PK necessitate dose adj...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Patel K,Kirkpatrick CM

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：: ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Giaginis C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus is the most common disease in Egypt. In this context, Beta vulgaris subspecies cicla L. var. flavescens is an edible plant that has been used in traditional medicine as a therapy for treating some diseases. OBJECTIVES:The current study was performed to evaluate the antibacterial and potent...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Mohammed HS,Abdel-Aziz MM,Abu-Baker MS,Saad AM,Mohamed MA,Ghareeb MA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacterial lipases especially Pseudomonas lipases are extensively used for different biotechnological applications. OBJECTIVES:With the better understanding and progressive needs for improving its activity in accordance with the growing market demand, we aimed in this study to improve the recombinant product...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： El-Aziz AMA,Shaker MA,Shaaban MI

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Essential oils have increased interest as promising ingredients for novel pharmaceutical dosage forms. These oils are reported to provide synergistic effects of their active ingredients, in parallel with their biodegradable properties. In addition, essential oils may also have therapeutic effects in diabetes, inflamma...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Severino P,Andreani T,Chaud MV,Benites CI,Pinho SC,Souto EB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mammalian cells are involved in a range of biotechnological applications and more recently have been increasingly exploited in regenerative medicine. Critical to successful applications involving mammalian cells are their long-term storage and transport, for which cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen is the most freque...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Chau DY,Dennis AR,Lin H,Zeitler JA,Tunnacliffe A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary liver cancer with high mortality. Paeoniflorin is a pinane monoterpene picroside with anti-tumor effect isolated from Chinese peony root and white peony root. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the underlying mechanism of paeoniflorin (PF) regulating hepatocellular carcinom...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Zhou Y,Liu X,Gao Y,Tan R,Wu Z,Zhong Q,Zeng F

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, the compartments of the vasculature will be discussed with respect to their potential contribution to the build-up of a differentiated and functionally meaningful vessel system. Chronic ischemia of muscle tissue results in microvessel rarification, which represents a potential therapeutic target, given...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Kupatt C

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The IMiDs represent a new proprietary class of thalidomide analogues that possess greater potency and less toxicity than the parent compound. As a group, these agents share the pharmacologic property of modulating cellular response to ligand activation, the precise biologic effect of which is cell lineage and stimulan...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Kale V,List AF

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many theoretical models of molecular interactions, biochemical and chemical reactions are described on the single-molecule level, although our knowledge about the biochemical/chemical structure and dynamics primarily originates from the investigation of many-molecule systems. At present, there are four experimental pl...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Földes-Papp Z,Baumann G,Demel U,Tilz GP

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alfalfa and red clover are the most widespread and most important perennial legumes, primarily used as a high-quality feed for livestock. Both alfalfa and red clover, as well as some other plant species from Fabaceae family, are a rich natural source of phytoestrogens, nonsteroidal compounds with an estrogen...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Tucak M,Horvat D,Cupic T,Krizmanic G,Tomas V,Ravlic M,Popovic S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elaboration of the structure of TRPV1 and its functional relationship with channel activity is a work in progress, with much remaining to be done before the structure-function relationship of TRPV1 is comprehensively elicited. The result is that the present state of knowledge can reasonably be described as a patch-wor...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Urban L,White JP,Nagy I

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review describes microbial transformation studies of natural drugs, its importance in correlating them with the corresponding metabolism (biotransformation) in animal system and in the structural modification of complex drug molecules, which are difficult to obtain synthetically. Emphasis is laid on the potential...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Venisetty RK,Ciddi V

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：:TGF-β isoforms (TGF-β1, -β2, and -β3) are secreted signaling ligands that stimulate the expression of protein components of the extracellular matrix, regulate the growth and differentiation of epithelial cells, modulate immune cell function, and play roles in the development of several essential organs, including the ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Hinck AP,O'Connor-McCourt MD

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00