Significance of metallothionein expression in liver disease.

abstract：:Recent research has shown that the endogenous gas hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a signalling molecule of considerable biological potential and has been suggested to be involved in a vast number of physiological processes. In the vascular system, H2S is synthesized from cysteine by cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE) in smooth mu...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Skovgaard N,Gouliaev A,Aalling M,Simonsen U

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most challenging and fruitful biomedical research endeavor of this decade will be the mapping of cell signaling systems and establishing their linkages to normal and disease-related processes. Amongst other things, the Human Genome Sequencing Project has greatly facilitated MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry identificati...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Pelech S

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alternative medicine is available for those diseases which cannot be treated by conventional medicine. Ayurveda and herbal medicines are important alternative methods in which the treatment is done with extracts of different medicinal plants. This work is concerned with the evaluation of anti-stress bioactiv...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Daddam JR,Sreenivasulu B,Umamahesh K,Peddanna K,Rao DM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a drug commonly used in the treatment of intermittent claudication. However, numerous research groups report that PTX also may potentially be used in the anticancer therapy following one of the main trends in the nowadays medicine - combined anticancer therapy. SCOPE OF REVIEW:The re...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Golunski G,Woziwodzka A,Piosik J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel steroidal oxime (SO) was synthesized using an economic method and then characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). When dispersed in pure water, SO can self-assemble into a nano-scale circular structure which was verified by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and tra...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Chou TH,Chen CW

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Signals relayed through G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) play pivotal roles in human physiology and are important drug targets. About 40% of all GPCRs couple to the heterotrimeric G protein Gq. Biochemical studies as well as crystallography have improved our understanding of GqPCRs and their downstream partners. Her...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Jalink K,Adjobo-Hermans MJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 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

abstract：:Carbon nanotubes are nano sized cylindrical chicken wire like structures made of carbon atoms. Carbon nanotubes have applications in electronics, energy storage, electromagnetic devices, environmental remediation and in medicine as well. The biomedical applications of carbon nanotubes can be owed to features like low ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Wani TU,Mohi-Ud-Din R,Wani TA,Hassan R,Itoo AM,Sheikh FA,Khan NA,Pottoo FH

更新日期：2020-11-10 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：: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

abstract：:Natural compounds represent a significant source for the development of novel medicines. Finding the target proteins for a natural compound is the most important step towards understanding its molecular mechanism for therapeutic usage. In fact, the search for target proteins could be considered the first step of the d...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Yao L

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), a form of adult stem cells, are known to have a self-renewing property and the potential to specialize into a multitude of cells and tissues such as adipocytes, cartilage cells, and fibroblasts. MSCs can migrate and home to the desired target zone where inflammation is present. The uniqu...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Saeedi M,Nezhad MS,Mehranfar F,Golpour M,Esakandari MA,Rashmeie Z,Ghorbani M,Nasimi F,Hoseinian SN

更新日期：2020-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Semaphorin 3B (SEMA3B) is characterized as a strong suppressing factor of the proliferation of cancerous cells and also by its anti-angiogenic effect. However, the knowledge on the changes in the expression profile of SEMA3B under the influence of cisplatin in endometrial cancer remains fragmented. The aim o...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Peszek W,Kras P,Grabarek BO,Boroń D,Oplawski M

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or ecstasy) is a worldwide illegally used amphetamine-derived designer drug known to be hepatotoxic to humans. Jaundice, hepatomegaly, centrilobular necrosis, hepatitis and fibrosis represent some of the adverse effects caused by MDMA in the liver. Although there is irrefutable ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Carvalho M,Pontes H,Remião F,Bastos ML,Carvalho F

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:With the improvements in living standards, height is getting more attention. Malnutrition is one of the main causes of children's short stature, therefore nutritional intervention in adolescence is the key to prevent short stature. The peptides from Antarctic krill (AKPs), the ideal protein model, act in bon...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Dai Y,Li Z,Fu M,Li Y,Xue C,Wang J

更新日期：2020-06-12 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：:The ubiquitin-proteasome pathway (UPP) is the major non-lysosomal proteolytic system in the cytosol and nucleus of all eukaryotic cells. Bortezomib (also known as PS-341 and Velcade) is a proteasome inhibitor, a novel class of cancer therapies. Bortezomib blocks multi-ubiquitinated protein degradation by inhibiting 26...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Roccaro AM,Hideshima T,Richardson PG,Russo D,Ribatti D,Vacca A,Dammacco F,Anderson KC

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) poses a considerable threat to tuberculosis control programmes in Nigeria. There is an increase in the prevalence of MDR-TB worldwide both among new tuberculosis cases as well as previously-treated ones. There is also a rise in transmission of resi...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Oyedeji GJ,Adeyemo C,Dissou A,Abiodun T,Alli OAT,Onaolapo OJ,Onaolapo AY,Adesiji Y,Olowe OA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three clones of Cabernet Franc (Nos. 02, 010 and 012) were selected in the last phase of clonal selection in Serbia. Wines made from each clone were assessed for quality parameters and taste during five consecutive vintages (2008-2012) and compared to the standard. The wine quality was determined based on th...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Popovic-Djordjevic J,Pejin B,Dramicanin A,Jovic S,Vujovic D,Zunic D,Ristic R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin (IL)-7 is a cytokine inducing the Janus Kinase (JAK)/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (STAT) pathway. As a consequence of IL-7 activating this pathway, STAT5 is phosphorylated. In pharmaceutical quality control, the potency of biopharmaceuticals is commonly assessed by proliferation assays....

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Zumpe C,Engel K,Wiedemann N,Metzger AU,Pischetsrieder M,Bachmann CL

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is the main cause of fatal diarrhea in piglets during the first week of life and over the time of weaning. Pathogenesis of ETEC-causing diarrhea involves intestinal colonization mediated by fimbriae. Although, both IgY and egg yolk phosvitin (PV) possess antimicrobial ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Gujral N,Yoo H,Bamdad F,Lee KY,Suh JW,Sunwoo H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) can sense pathogen DNA and CpG ODN or even self-DNA by trafficking assisted by Unc93B1, an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) transmembrane protein, from ER to endolysosomes or cell surface. In previous study, we found that an oligodeoxynucleotide with CCT repeats (SAT05f) could selectively inhibit...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Zhang X,Sun W,Wu X,Wang H,Yan Y,Guo S,Song D,Li H,Gao S,Wang L,Yu Y,Wang L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Giaginis C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restoration of blood flow during ischemic stroke leads to cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury (CIRI) by activating neuroinflammatory cascades. Pomelo peel volatile oil (PPVO) extracted from Citrus maxima (Burm.) from the genus Rutaceae, comprises some anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as limonene and β-my...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Tian XY,Xie L,Wang WY,Zou XS,Zhao GY,Chen MH

更新日期：2020-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Fc-based therapeutics including therapeutic full-size monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and Fcfusion proteins represent fastest-growing market in biopharmaceutical industrial. However, one major challenge during development of Fc-based therapeutics is how to maintain their efficacy in clinic use. Many factors may lead to f...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Chen X,Zeng F,Huang T,Cheng L,Liu H,Gong R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the present study, Solenostemma argel effervescent tablets were prepared from Argel methanolic extract. METHODS:The tablets were examined for their ability to impede carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced lipid peroxidation in mice liver. The antioxidant activities of the enzymes; super-oxide dismutase (SOD)...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Suliman RS,Ali HS,Alhelal K,Almutairi W,Alnasser S,Omer M,Suliman R,Algebali A

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used to promote tissue repair and accelerate osteogenesis, but there is no agreement about its mechanism of action. We characterized the modulatory effect of PRP on the in vitro osteoblast model SaOS-2, by using cell motility/chemoattraction and osteogenesis/mineralization assays, ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Martinotti S,Mazzucco L,Balbo V,Patrone M,Mozzati M,Ranzato E,Burlando B

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00