American Association for Cancer Research: Clinical trials of immunotherapeutics and immunologic monitoring. April 1-5, 2000, San Francisco, CA, USA.

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major health problem that is responsible for < or = 1 million deaths and 500,000 cases of hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide each year. Drugs that are currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of chronic HBV consist of two groups: the immunomodulators, such as conve...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Hui CK,Lau GK

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tremendous increase in the global prevalence of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its conglomeration of metabolic disorders has dramatically intensified the search for innovative therapies to fight this emerging epidemic. Over the last decade, the family of nuclear receptors, especially the peroxisome proliferator-activat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Savkur RS,Miller AR

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thienopyridines have a well-established role in the treatment of coronary artery disease, especially in the setting of acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary interventions. Ticlopidine, the first FDA-approved thienopyridine, was shown to be effective in reducing coronary events in high risk patients, but t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Porto I,Giubilato S,De Maria GL,Biasucci LM,Crea F

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：:Telomerase is a holoenzyme responsible for the maintenance of telomeres, the protein-nucleic acid complexes at the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes that serve to maintain chromosomal stability and integrity. Telomerase activity is essential for the sustained proliferation of most immortal cells, including cancer cells. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Perry PJ,Arnold JR,Jenkins TC

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Cyclin-dependent kinase 7 (CDK7) is a part of the CDK-activating kinase family (CAK) which has a key role in the cell cycle and transcriptional regulation. Several lines of evidence suggest that CDK7 is a promising therapeutic target for cancer. CDK7 selective inhibitors such as SY-5609 and CT7001 are in...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Liang H,Du J,Elhassan RM,Hou X,Fang H

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The prognosis for patients with oesophagogastric (OG) cancer remains poor, with a median survival of approximately 9 - 11 months for patients with metastatic disease. However, a more personalised approach to treatment, using drugs tailored to the molecular characteristics of patients' tumours, has the pote...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Moorcraft SY,Chau I

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dasatinib is a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor with activity against the Src family kinases. The Src pathway is active in breast cancer and has been shown to promote cell proliferation, invasiveness, and metastases. Preclinical data support the use of dasatinib to inhibit breast cancer cell growth, modulat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Scher KS,Somlo G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is enhanced and has been demonstrated to be a prognostic marker in patients with advanced stages of heart failure, acute ischaemic syndromes, myocardial infarction and pulmonary hypertension. Activation of the endothelin (ET) system is associated with adverse haemodynamic consequences in patients w...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Neunteufl T,Berger R,Pacher R

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TNP-470, an analogue of fumagillin, has been shown to inhibit angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. In 1992, TNP-470 entered clinical development for cancer as an anti-angiogenic agent. It is currently in Phase I/II trials in Kaposi's sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, brain cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and prostat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kruger EA,Figg WD

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the heterogeneity of prostate cancer (PCa), androgen stimulation is fundamental to its development, growth, and lethality. Therefore, the blockade of androgen receptor (AR) signaling is critical to controlling the disease, even after progression with castrate levels of androgens. AREAS COVERED:We ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Isaacsson Velho P,Carducci MA

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aripiprazole has made a significant contribution to the treatment of schizophrenia and related disorders with an improved safety and tolerability profile, which has been attributed to its unique pharmacological profile. It has been claimed that partial agonism of the dopamine D(2) and 5-HT(1A) receptors and antagonism...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Wood M,Reavill C

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aurora kinases are key regulators of mitosis and inhibition of Aurora kinase activity is a rational therapeutic strategy in the treatment of solid tumors and hematological malignancies. AREAS COVERED:This paper will provide an updated summary of preclinical and clinical experience with ENMD-2076 in hemato...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： How J,Yee K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the introduction of the first through the skin (TTS) therapeutic in 1980, a total of 34 TTS products have been marketed and numerous drugs have been tested by more than 50 commercial organisations for their suitability for TTS delivery. Most of the agents which have been tested have had low molecular weights, du...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Cevc G

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness among elderly individuals in industrialized countries. New drugs and advanced concepts for the treatment of dry AMD (dAMD) are needed. A new approach is the application of intravenous infusions of prostaglandin E1. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Augustin AJ,Diehm C,Grieger F,Bentz J

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Angiogenesis inhibition represents a rational therapeutic strategy in the management of solid tumors. Brivanib is a dual tyrosine kinase inhibitor with selectivity against VEFGR-2 and FGFR. AREAS COVERED:This review provides an updated summary of preclinical and clinical experience with brivanib in cancer...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Diaz-Padilla I,Siu LL

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since the discovery of the activating V617F mutation in Janus kinase 2 (JAK2), a number of pharmacologic inhibitors of JAK2 have entered clinical trials for patients with myelofibrosis. However, ruxolitinib, approved in 2011, remains the only one currently available for treatment of myelofibrosis, with man...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bose P,Abou Zahr A,Verstovsek S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lupus nephritis (LN) is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Current therapies for LN are limited by significant toxicities and high rates of relapse. A clear and present need exists for the development of effective, targeted and well-tolerated treatme...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Thanarajasingam U,Niewold TB

更新日期：2014-10-01 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：: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：:The focus of this meeting was the interface between eating disorders and obesity. A symposium at this meeting dealt with advances in treatment for bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder. There were two presentations in this symposium that addressed pharmacological treatments. One reviewed drug treatments for B...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kaplan AS

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：:Insulin-sensitizing thiazolidinediones (TZDs) correct a root cause of type 2 diabetes and potentially other diseases of metabolic dysfunction, including conditions ranging from oncologic, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases. Importantly, compounds with this mode of action can modify disease progression, as op...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Colca JR,Tanis SP,McDonald WG,Kletzien RF

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In 2010, about 8.8 million new cases of tuberculosis were recorded and 1.1 million people died of tuberculosis worldwide. Although numbers are in decrease since 2006, tuberculosis still represents a global issue and a major public health threat, due to appearance of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Engohang-Ndong J

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:The use of traditional medicines of natural origin is being encouraged for the treatment of chronic disorders, as synthetic drugs in such cases may cause unpredictable adverse effects. Berberine, a traditional plant alkaloid, is used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for its antimicrobial and an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Vuddanda PR,Chakraborty S,Singh S

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Today, propofol or 2,6-diisopropylphenol is the anesthetic mainly used for monitored anesthetic care sedation and during intravenous anesthesia. The formulation, a lipid macroemulsion, shows several disadvantages. Therefore, during the past years considerable scientific effort has been undertaken to find eit...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Fechner J,Ihmsen H,Jeleazcov C,Schüttler J

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes lower respiratory tract infections and can lead to morbidity and mortality in the infant, elderly and immunocompromised. There is no vaccine and therapeutic interventions are limited. RSV disease research has yielded the development of several prophylactic and the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bergeron HC,Tripp RA

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00