IL-5: biology and potential therapeutic applications.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The small tyrosine kinase inhibitor Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec) protects against diabetes, but it is not known how. AREAS COVERED:It has been suggested that islet amyloid and fibrotic deposits promote beta-cell failure and death, leading to Type-2 diabetes. As Imatinib is known to possess anti-fibrotic/am...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Welsh N

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a common skin disease which is characterised by the proliferation and abnormal differentiation of keratinocytes, coupled with complex immune disturbances. The beneficial effects of vitamin D derivatives in this disease are due to their capacity to inhibit proliferation, their ability to induce normal diff...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Guilhou JJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The highly divergent histological heterogeneities, aggressive invasion and extremely poor response to treatment make glioblastoma (GBM) one of the most lethal and difficult cancers in humans. Among key elements driving its behavior is epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), however, neither traditional th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Gao Q,Lei T,Ye F

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in molecular medicine have revealed a key role for altered gene expression in the aetiology of many inflammatory diseases, including asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and sepsis. Until recently, however, modulation of gene transcription has not been the subject of directed pharmaceutica...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Manning AM,Mercurio F

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:'Male factor' problems contribute to subfertility in a significant proportion of couples. In some instances, defective sperm production has qualitative and/or quantitative effects on the semen profile; in others, no obvious defects can be detected, yet spermatozoa are non-fertilising. Recent studies have revealed that...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Fraser LR

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:COPD is a chronic disease of the lung that is characterised by decreased air flow and associated abnormal inflammatory responses of the lungs. A total of 80% of COPD incidences are observed in patients with history of smoking tobacco. The chronic condition of COPD is characterised by airway remodelling, which leads to...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Srivastava PK,Dastidar SG,Ray A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the treatment of advanced/metastatic head and neck cancer (HNC), resistance to chemotherapy and to anti-EGFR agents remains a major issue, and new molecular drugs are eagerly awaited. Over the last decade, knowledge of the genetic landscape of HNC has rapidly grown. However, no tailored therapeutic inte...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bossi P,Alfieri S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The beneficial effect of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) in primary prevention of coronary artery disease in those with hypercholesterolaemia and in secondary prevention in those with established coronary vascular disease are now well known. A growing body of eviden...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Delanty N,Vaughan CJ,Sheehy N

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly. Pharmacological treatment of AD includes Anticholinesterase Inhibitors (AChEIs) for mild-moderate AD, and memantine for severe AD. These drugs provide mainly symptomatic short-term benefits without clearly influencing the progres...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Galimberti D,Scarpini E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early breast carcinoma is defined as pathological stage 1 (pT1N0M0) tumour and its incidence has recently increased possibly due to the advent of mammography based mass screening. Overall survival of these patients is in general excellent, but more than 20% of them will eventually develop distant metastasis and die. T...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Sasano H

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:AEG 35156 is an antisense oligonucleotide to X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP). Overexpression of XIAP is common in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other cancers and is thought to cause resistance to cancer therapy. Effective treatment options for patients with relapsed or refractory AML are ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Katragadda L,Carter BZ,Borthakur G

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition affecting genetically susceptible individuals. It is produced by the ingestion of gluten contained in wheat, rye, barley, and related products. The only treatment currently available is strict adherence to a gluten-free diet for life. This requirement for dietary compliance is...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Rodrigo L

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite recent advances, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains a devastating disease which harbors a poor prognosis. Novel therapeutic approaches directly targeting pulmonary vascular remodeling are warranted. AREAS COVERED:This review delineates the current limitations in the management of PAH an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： ten Freyhaus H,Dumitrescu D,Berghausen E,Vantler M,Caglayan E,Rosenkranz S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two classes of luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogues have been developed so far to be used for oncological therapies: LHRH agonists and antagonists. LHRH agonists are widely and successfully used for the management of steroid-dependent malignancies. Chronic administrations of these compounds result in...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Limonta P,Montagnani Marelli M,Moretti RM

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gaucher disease (GD) is an inborn error of glycosphingolipid metabolism, associated with multisystemic manifestations resulting from the lysosomal accumulation of an incompletely degraded material (glucosylceramide) within cells of monocyte/macrophage lineage. In the majority of GD patients with non-neurological invol...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Pastores GM,Barnett NL

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity shortens life expectancy and is a risk factor for hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. When added to the standard chow of Sprague-Dawley or Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty rats, alpha-lipoic acid (0.5% weight/weight) reduced body weight and food intake. Alpha-lipoic acid also increased whole-body energy expendi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant toxins constitute a new modality for the treatment of cancer, since they target cells displaying specific surface-receptors or antigens. They are fusion proteins, which contain toxin and ligand regions, and are produced in Escherichia coli. The ligand may be a growth factor or a fragment of an antibody, an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kreitman RJ

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zolmitriptan is a new oral acute treatment for migraine. It is a selective and potent agonist at the serotonin (5-HT)(1B/1D) receptor and was developed to improve on the oral bioavailability, tissue selectivity and CNS penetration of earlier compounds. Animal studies confirmed that these objectives had been attained. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Rolan PE,Martin GR

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Basal-like breast cancer is characterized by being triple negative and aggressive. Defects in DNA repair is a promising therapeutic target as BRCA alterations are found in 11 to 42% of these tumors, with a frequency varying according to family history and ethnicity. The oral PARP inhibitors exploit this de...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Robert M,Frenel JS,Gourmelon C,Patsouris A,Augereau P,Campone M

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Allergic rhinitis significantly impacts quality of life and current treatments are frequently unsatisfying. VTX-1463 is a potent, selective, Toll-like receptor (TLR) 8 agonist administered weekly via the intranasal route without concomitant administration of allergen for the treatment of allergic rhinitis....

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Horak F

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sorafenib is an oral multikinase inhibitor with anti-angiogenic and anti-proliferative activity that is indicated for use in hepatocellular and renal cell carcinomas. Sorafenib is being developed in a number of solid tumors, including breast cancer (BC). AREAS COVERED:A series of four randomized, double-b...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Gradishar WJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gene transfer technology is under exploration to find therapies for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurodegenerative disorders. The technology of genetic transfer can also be used as a neurobiological tool to understand the role of various genes in animal models of neurodegeneration. We describe t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Frim DM,Kang UJ

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of adult neurological disability. Despite advances in stroke unit care, and increasing use of thrombolysis, there remains an urgent need for safe and effective treatments for acute ischaemic stroke. However, this is against a backd...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Smith CJ,Denes A,Tyrrell PJ,Di Napoli M

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ATP-gated P2X7 receptors (P2X7) make a unique family of extracellular ATP-activated plasma membrane ion channels expressed in haematopoietic and epithelial cells. They have been extensively studied in immune cells where their activation leads to the rapid release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and the initiation of the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Roger S,Pelegrin P

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) each occur in about 0.5-1.5% of the population in westernised countries, and primarily affect women. At present, a variety of pharmacological treatments are used in addition to psychotherapy, with antidepressants being most the common. Current...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Crow S

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver targeted therapy is designed to deliver a substance preferentially to the organ in order to increase the accumulation, improve the therapeutic effect and reduce toxicity to other organs. The aim of selective targeting is to deliver a substance to a specific cell type in the liver. A variety of vehicles have been...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Wu J,Wu GY,Zern MA

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard drug therapy of adult polymyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis includes high-dose corticosteroids and cytotoxic drugs (methotrexate, azathioprine (AZA) and cyclophosphamide). Recent data are in favour of the early introduction of a cytotoxic or immunomodulating drug in addition to corticoster...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Fam AG

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The progression of the mammalian cell cycle is driven by the transient activation of complexes consisting of cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs). Loss of control over the cell cycle results in accelerated cell division and malignant transformation and can be caused by the upregulation of cyclins, t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Węsierska-Gądek J,Kramer MP

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Armodafinil is a wake-promoting agent developed by Cephalon that was approved in mid-2007 for the treatment of excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and shift work disorder. It is the R-enantiomer of the compound modafinil. Like modafinil, the mechanism of action for armoda...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Lankford DA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Medical treatment of brain metastases (BM) is still a controversial issue in cancer therapy being mainly limited by the existence of the BBB. Temozolomide (TMZ) can cross BBB and several clinical trials have been performed attempting to demonstrate the activity of TMZ in combination with whole brain radiot...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Addeo R,Caraglia M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00