An array of immunotherapeutic strategies for B-cell lymphomas.

abstract：:It is now widely accepted that the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) not only contributes to pathological mechanisms involved, e.g. in hypertension or hypertensive and diabetic end-organ damage, but also harbors a "protective arm" represented mainly by two receptors, the AT2 (angiotensin type 2) receptor and the Mas rece...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Steckelings UM,Unger T

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:the search for effective inhibitors to multiple infectious agents including influenza, smallpox and hemorrhagic fever viruses is an area of active research as many of these agents pose dramatic health and economic challenges to the human population. Many of these infectious agents are not only endemic thre...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Narayanan A,Bailey C,Kashanchi F,Kehn-Hall K

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical use of cannabinoids is currently a topic of interest not exclusively, but most importantly, concerning different areas of pain therapy. One of the major obstacles in developing clinically acceptable compounds is the cannabimimetic side-effect profile of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Karst M,Wippermann S

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Philadelphia chromosome negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) mainly comprise polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET) and myelofibrosis (MF, primary or post-PV/ET). Therapy in PV and ET focuses on minimizing thrombosis and bleeding risk, while in MF, prolongation of survival is an ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bose P,Verstovsek S

更新日期：2016-12-01 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：:The interaction between the urokinase receptor (uPAR) and its ligand urokinase (uPA) mediates phenomena such as tissue remodelling, chemotaxis, tumour invasion, dissemination, proliferation, and angiogenesis. The broad-spectrum of biological processes that the uPA/uPAR interaction plays a role in has led researchers t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Weidle UH,König B

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this article is to highlight novel therapies that are being used in scleroderma (SSc). Therapeutic interventions in SSc generally target at least one of three ongoing biological processes characteristic of the disease: vasculopathy, autoimmunity and tissue fibrosis. Treatment decisions in SS...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： McMahan ZH,Wigley FM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aberrant regulation of platelet-derived growth factors (PDGFs) and their receptors (PDGFR) has been shown to be involved in many solid tumors, including breast cancer. PDGFR-α and PDGFR-β expressions were documented in breast cancer and are correlated with tumor aggressiveness and metastasis. Preclinical e...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Criscitiello C,Gelao L,Viale G,Esposito A,Curigliano G

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obinutuzumab is a novel humanized type II glycoengineered anti-CD20 antibody approved for first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in combination with chlorambucil and for treatment of rituximab-refractory follicular lymphoma (FL). Areas covered: We describe current preclinical and clinic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Klein C,Bacac M,Umana P,Fingerle-Rowson G

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A disintegrin and metalloproteases (ADAMs) are zinc-dependent trans-membrane metalloproteases that shed the extracellular domains of membrane-bound growth factors, cytokines and receptors. Key functions of ADAMs have emerged in ErbB signalling pathways as being sheddases for multiple ErbB ligands. As the ErbB pathway ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Zhou BB,Fridman JS,Liu X,Friedman SM,Newton RC,Scherle PA

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The armamentarium of antileishmanial drugs is small. It is further being threatened by the development of resistance and decreasing sensitivity to the available drugs. The development of newer drugs is sorely needed. Areas covered: The authors have based their review on a literature search performed usin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Sundar S,Chakravarty J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) plays a key role in DNA repair mechanisms by detecting and initiating repair after DNA strand breaks. Inhibition of PARP in DNA repair-defective tumors (like those with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations) can lead to gross genomic instability and cell death. Likewise, combining PARP inhibitio...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Rodon J,Iniesta MD,Papadopoulos K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Migraine is an episodic, substantially inherited brain disorder affecting 15% of adults in Western Europe and North America, and is one of the commonest reasons for patients to see their physicians. While the World Health Organization considers that severe migraine can be as disabling as quadrip...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Marin JC,Goadsby PJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thermo transient receptor potential (thermoTRP) channels are some of the most intensely pursued therapeutic targets of the past decade. They are considered promising targets of numerous diseases including chronic pain and cancer. Modulators of these proteins, in particular TRPV1-4, TRPM8 and TRPA1, have re...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Fernández-Carvajal A,González-Muñiz R,Fernández-Ballester G,Ferrer-Montiel A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This perspective is the second in a series discussing drugs dropped from development in 2006, with a focus on pulmonary-allergy, dermatological, gastrointestinal and arthritis drugs. A survey of discontinued drugs from 2006 is provided, based on data from the Pharmaprojects database, along with an analysis of biology,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ozdemir C,Akdis CA

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：:The deposition of a platelet rich thrombus on an atherosclerotic plaque is a critical step in the development of unstable coronary syndromes. Currently available therapeutic agents such as aspirin and ticlopidine are relatively weak inhibitors of platelet aggregation. Recently, antagonists to platelet glycoprotein IIb...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kumar A,Herrmann HC

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clusterin is a stress-induced cytoprotective chaperone protein, regulated by HSF1, and functions similarly to a small heat-shock protein. Clusterin is expressed in a variety of cancers and associated with broad-spectrum treatment resistance. Custirsen (OGX-011) is a 2'-methoxyethyl modified phosphorothioate ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Chi KN,Zoubeidi A,Gleave ME

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic distressing condition characterised by urinary urgency with or without urge incontinence, usually with frequency (voiding at least eight times daily) and nocturia. It affects millions of people worldwide independent of age, sex and race. The prevalence increases with age and is re...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Tiwari A,Naruganahalli KS

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous studies over the last few years have suggested that modulating the glutamatergic system may be an efficient method to achieve an antidepressant effect. Data suggest that metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGlu receptors), related to long-term, modulatory effects on glutamatergic neurotransmission, may be a goo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Palucha A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Minimal change disease (MCD) and Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) are two of the major causes of nephrotic syndrome (NS) in children and adults. According to KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) guidelines, the treatment of adult primary MCD and FSGS should be based on immunosuppr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Siligato R,Cernaro V,Nardi C,De Gregorio F,Gembillo G,Costantino G,Conti G,Buemi M,Santoro D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INH-A21 is an experimental human immune globulin for intravenous infusion (IGIV) derived from donors specifically selected for elevated levels of antibodies against the Staphylococcal fibrinogen-binding proteins, serine aspartate dipeptide repeat G and clumping factor A. Phase II results demonstrated that infusions of...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bloom BT

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the clinical pharmacology, efficacy and safety of the novel antipsychotic drug aripiprazole. All published citations regarding aripiprazole were reviewed using a Medline((R)) search (completed for citations through mid-year, 2002). In addition, abstracts from recent scientific meetings presenting da...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Keck PE Jr,McElroy SL

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma concentrations of the peptide endothelin (ET) are elevated in several cardiovascular diseases. Animal studies suggest that activation of ET receptors may contribute to the increase in vascular resistance and remodelling of cardiovascular tissues that are characteristic of these pathologies. Antagonists of these...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Maguire JJ,Davenport AP

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor-ionophore complex plays a key role in learning and memory and has efficacy in animals and humans with affective disorders. GLYX-13 is an N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) glycine-site functional partial agonist and cognitive enhancer that also shows rapid antidepressan...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Moskal JR,Burch R,Burgdorf JS,Kroes RA,Stanton PK,Disterhoft JF,Leander JD

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable progress has been made with tyrosine kinase inhibitors. After long and sustained efforts, several tyrosine kinase inhibitors with convincing in vivo experimental antitumour properties such as CP-358,774, ZD 1839, CEP-751 are entering Phase I clinical trials. Significant in vivo experimental antitumour act...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Lavelle F

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is associated with increased hospitalization rates and high in-hospital mortality, and has emerged as a major public health problem over the past decade. In recent years, several new drugs and therapeutic approaches have failed to reduce short- and long-term morbidity...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Triposkiadis F,Parissis JT,Starling RC,Skoularigis J,Louridas G

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria continues to exact a huge toll on the health of residents of endemic countries. Thus, new approaches to prevention and treatment are needed. OBJECTIVE:To provide an update on novel therapies for the prevention of malaria. METHODS:Systematic MEDLINE search from 1956 to 2008 using the search term 'ma...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bojang KA

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When the 'handle region' of the prorenin prosegment interacts with the (pro)renin receptor, the prorenin molecule partially changes the conformation to an enzymatically active state. On the other hand, the receptor triggers its own intracellular signalling pathways independent of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). Th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ichihara A,Kaneshiro Y,Suzuki F

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory disease involving the skin and often other organs and systems, mainly respiratory. A definitive general consensus on the AD pathogenesis has not yet been established, however several lines of evidence suggest that T-cells play a crucial role in priming AD early-stage les...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mastrandrea F

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00