Abstract:
:Increased generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer. NADPH oxidase (Nox), a multicomponent enzyme, has been identified as one of the key sources of ROS. Nox4, one of the seven members of Nox family (Nox1, Nox2, Nox3, Nox4, Nox5, Duox1 and Duox2), has been extensively investigated in recent years. Its unique structures result in the constitutive generation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as the main product. As a key oxygen sensor, Nox4-derived H2O2 plays diverse roles in cell proliferation, migration and death. Increased expression of Nox4 in cancer has been observed, which participates in metastasis, angiogenesis and apoptosis. Expression of Nox4 in endothelial cells actively mediated endothelial activation, dysfunction and injury, which contributes to the development of atherosclerosis, hypertension, cardiac hypertrophy and among others. This article explores the experimental studies related to the gene, structure, physiological function and pathological significance of Nox4. As Nox4 might serve as a potential target for the therapy of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, the Nox4 inhibitor is also discussed in this article.
journal_name
J Drug Targetjournal_title
Journal of drug targetingauthors
Guo S,Chen Xdoi
10.3109/1061186X.2015.1036276subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2015-12-01 00:00:00pages
888-96issue
10eissn
1061-186Xissn
1029-2330journal_volume
23pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract::Recent research into the complex and varied components of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is leading to the development of more effective targets for pharmaceutical approach than even before. Current treatment of RA frequently includes the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Diclofenac sodium (DFNa) in spit...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860701725191
更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We hypothesized that immunoliposomes (ILs) constructed using Fab' from the humanized anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody, EMD72000, can provide efficient intracellular drug delivery in EGFR-overexpressing colorectal tumor cells.ILs were constructed modularly with various MAb fragments, including Fab' from EMD72000 (matuzuma...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860600691049
更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have developed a new method to evaluate the transfer of macromolecular drugs to intrapulmonary lymph nodes in rats after intrapulmonary administration. By using this method, we observed that the transfer of fluorescein isothiocyanate dextrans (FDs) to the intrapulmonary lymph nodes was markedly higher than that to ...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/10611869509015955
更新日期:1995-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Solid tumors such as breast cancer have historically provided many challenges to anti-cancer therapy. Therapeutic hurdles to drug penetration in solid tumors include heterogeneous vascular supply and high interstitial pressures within tumor tissue, particularly in necrotic zones, lower pH and presence of leaky vascula...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/10611860600809112
更新日期:2006-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Glioma is one of the most commonly occurring malignant brain tumours which need proper treatment strategy. The current therapies for treating glioma like surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy have failed in achieving satisfactory results and this forms a rationale for the development of novel drug deliver...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2014.916712
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Despite the advantages of drug delivery through skin, transdermal drug delivery is only used with a small subset of drugs because most compounds cannot cross the skin at therapeutically useful rates. Recently, a new concept known as microneedle was introduced and could be used to pierce effectively to deliver drugs us...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/10611860903115274
更新日期:2010-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The objective of this study is to develop and evaluate gastroretentive particulate delivery systems using Riboflavin-5'-monophosphate sodium salt dihydrate (RF5'PNa) as model drug. Poly(acrylic acid)-cysteine and chitosan-4-thiobuthylamidine were evaluated and compared as anionic and cationic polymers for gastroretent...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/10611860903483370
更新日期:2010-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::In order to facilitate the intracellular delivery of macromolecules, Pep-1 peptide-modified liposomal (Pep1-Lipo) nanocarriers were designed and examined for their in vitro cell translocation capability. Pep-1 peptides were coupled via thiol-maleimide linkage to small unilamellar vesicles composed of phosphatidylcholi...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2010.511226
更新日期:2011-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A simple method for the separation of polyalkylcyanoacrylate nanoparticles was developed using polyisohexylcyanoacrylate (PIHCA) as a model. Fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran 70 was used to label the nanoparticles. Ultracentrifugation onto a performed sucrose gradient allowed the easy elimination of the dextran and o...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/10611869509059216
更新日期:1995-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Gene transfer offers a potential way to correct local and systemic protein deficiency disorders by using genes as drugs, so called gene therapeutics. Salivary glands present an interesting target site for gene therapeutic applications. Herein, we review proofs of concept achieved for salivary glands with in vivo anima...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3109/10611860108998782
更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Based on the organotropic characteristics of bile acids towards the liver and the intestine, two novel compounds of the Bamet family, containing at least one bile acid moiety bound to platinum(II), have been synthesized and their cytostatic effect compared to their ability to become accumulated in tumor cells of hepat...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/1061186021000001841
更新日期:2002-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Treatment of late stage cancers has proven to be a very difficult task. Targeted therapy and combinatory drug administration may be the solution. PURPOSE:The study was performed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of PEG-PE micelles, co-loaded with curcumin (CUR) and doxorubicin (DOX), and targeted with an...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2013.840639
更新日期:2013-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::To identify an agent with specific activity against B-lineage leukaemia stem cells (B-LSCs), we generated norcantharidin (NCTD)-encapsulated liposomes modified with a novel humanised anti-human CD19 monoclonal antibody, Hm2E8b (Hm2E8b-NCTD-liposomes). These liposomes were specially designed to recognise and kill B-LSC...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/1061186X.2017.1339193
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) microspheres containing plasmid DNA encoding the firefly luciferase gene were prepared using the water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w) double emulsion and solvent evaporation method. In this study, we investigated the effects of three process parameters on DNA microencapsulation: (1) e...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/10611869909085514
更新日期:1999-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The polycationic nanopeptide RKKRRQRRR is a fragment of HIV-Tat protein known to be a transfection enhancer. Such factors control the transfection efficiency of plasmid DNA complexed with tat peptide. However, their actions are poorly understood. METHODS AND RESULTS:Several cell lines and primary cells were...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/106118604200041403
更新日期:2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::In this study, folate receptor (FR) targeted liposome microbubbles loaded with oridonin (ORI) (F-LMB-ORI), liposome loaded with ORI (L-ORI) and liposome microbubbles loaded with ORI (LMB-ORI) were prepared. In vitro release properties, cellular uptake and cytotoxicity in HepG-2 cells as well as in vivo antitumor effec...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/1061186X.2016.1200588
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Microparticles-adsorbed insulin and zinc insulin (PenfilN) were molded to self-dissolving micropiles (SDMPs) with chondroitin sulfate as the base for the percutaneous administration of insulin. Porous silicon dioxide (Sylysia 320, 440 and 730) and porous calcium silicate (FloriteRE) were used as microparticles. As a r...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860701349794
更新日期:2007-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::The nerve growth factor (NGF) is essential for the survival of both peripheral ganglion cells and central cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain. The accelerated loss of central cholinergic neurons during Alzheimer's disease may be a determinant cause of dementia, and this observation may suggest a possible therap...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860903112842
更新日期:2009-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tissue factor (TF) is aberrantly expressed on tumor vascular endothelial cells (VECs) and on cancer cells in many malignant tumors, but not on normal VECs, making it a promising target for cancer therapy. As a transmembrane receptor for coagulation factor VIIa (fVIIa), TF forms a high-affinity complex with its cognate...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860801890093
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::A polymeric gene carrier was developed to deliver vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) small interfering RNA (siRNA) for prostate cancer cells in a target-specific manner. Prostate cancer-binding peptide (PCP) was conjugated with polyethylenimine (PEI) via a poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) linker (PEI-PEG-PCP). The P...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860902767232
更新日期:2009-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pathophysiological molecules in the extracellular environment offer excellent targets that can be exploited for designing drug targeting systems. Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) are a family of extracellular proteolytic enzymes that are characterized by their overexpression or overactivity in several pathologies. Over ...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/10611860600968967
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::An oral vaccine formulation comprised of starch microparticles with conjugated antigens is being developed. In this report we have examined the uptake of such microparticles by the intestinal mucosa and examined whether the conjugated antigen can influence the uptake. Two model antigens were used: recombinant cholera ...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/1061186042000223662
更新日期:2004-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs) represent as much as 50% of the solid mass in different types of human solid tumours including lung, breast, ovarian and pancreatic adenocarcinomas. The tumour microenvironment (TME) plays an important role in the polarisation of macrophages into the M1 phenotype, which is tumour-s...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/1061186X.2019.1648478
更新日期:2020-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The aim of the present study was to develop a polymeric delivery system for water-insoluble drug oridonin. Amphiphilic block copolymers, poly(epsilon-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly (epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL-PEO-PCL), were synthesized by ring-opening polymerization of caprolactone initiated by the hydroxyl ...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860802200938
更新日期:2008-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The present investigation was aimed at targeting indinavir, a protease inhibitor to cells of mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) via mannosylated liposomes. β-d-1-thiomannopyranoside residues were covalently coupled with dimyristoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (DMPE) to generate mannosylated-DMPE (Man-DMPE) conjugate whic...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2010.499460
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate the internalization and subcellular fate of AS1411 aptamer (for glioma targeting) and TGN peptide (for blood-brain barrier targeting)-modified nanoparticles (AsTNPs), which was important for optimizing targeted delivery systems and realizing the potential toxicity to cells. METHODS:Organelles were ...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2014.886038
更新日期:2014-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Microparticles and nanoparticles used in drug delivery frequently depend on their movement in confined spaces such as cells. Liposomes containing small numbers of 1-µm diameter polystyrene particles were used to study the dynamics of their movement within the confined space of the liposome interior. The analysis of th...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2010.526228
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::To design a novel cytospecific photosensitizer for photodynamic antitumor therapy, a fullerene (C(60)) was chemically modified with pullulan which is a water-soluble polysaccharide with a high affinity for asialoglycoprotein receptors. Ethylene diamine was introduced to the terminal aldehyde groups of pullulan by the ...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/10611861003599479
更新日期:2010-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::The myriad of complications associated with diabetes is closely linked with the generation of reactive species or free radicals leading to oxidative and nitrosative stress. Increased oxidative stress is an important cause and result of diabetes and it is thought to underlie the cellular changes that lead to diabetic c...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/1061186X.2017.1419478
更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::In order to confirm the efficacy of ciprofloxacin (CPFX) incorporated into liposomes (CPFX-liposomes) for treatment of respiratory intracellular parasite infections, the influence of particle size on drug delivery to rat alveolar macrophages (AMs) following pulmonary administration of CPFX-liposomes was investigated. ...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860600834375
更新日期:2006-09-01 00:00:00