Recent advances in natriuretic peptides in congestive heart failure.

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：INTRODUCTION:Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the fourth commonest cause of female cancer death in the developed world. Although progress in treatment has improved survival, ∼ 80% of patients with advanced EOC will experience a recurrence and eventually will become resistant to chemotherapy. The aim of treatment for ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Marchetti C,Ledermann JA,Benedetti Panici P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Several studies have demonstrated the high prevalence of hypertension and the crucial role of the association between endothelial function and hypertension. Thus, in depth investigation of the pathophysiological mechanisms linking endothelial dysfunction and hypertension, as well as evaluation o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Tousoulis D,Papageorgiou N,Androulakis E,Paroutoglou K,Stefanadis C

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BCR-ABL, a constitutively active tyrosine kinase, causes chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Rational development of drugs targeting BCR-ABL has significantly improved the treatment of CML. Imatinib (a BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor) produces haematological and cytogenetic remissions across all phases of CML and is th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Jabbour E,Cortes J,Kantarjian H

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) due to industrial, military, and recreational noise exposure is a major, but also potentially preventable cause of acquired hearing loss. For the United States it is estimated that 26 million people (15% of the population) between the ages of 20 and 69 have a high-frequenc...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Sha SH,Schacht J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) represents one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, with the diarrhea-predominant form (D-IBS) representing an area of high unmet medical need. One difficulty in identifying suitable treatments for IBS is that although there are animal models for the comp...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mangel AW,Williams VS

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the substantial reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality after the management of dyslipidemia with statins, residual risk remains even after achieving low-density lipoprotein cholesterol targets. This residual risk appears to be partly attributed to low levels of high-density lipoprotein...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Milonas D,Tziomalos K

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth hormone-insensitivity syndrome (GHIS) is usually caused by mutations in the growth hormone receptor. Recombinant IGF-I has been used to treat GHIS either alone (mecasermin) or in combination with IGF-binding protein (IGFBP)-3 (mecasermin rinfabate). IGF-I increases the growth velocity of children with IGF defic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kemp SF,Thrailkill KM

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent study has demonstrated for the first time that botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) briefly opens tumour vessels, allowing more effective destruction of cancer cells by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This review discusses the implications of BoNTs in cancer treatment. After briefly reviewing the different BoNT serotyp...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ansiaux R,Gallez B

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclin-dependent protein kinases (CDKs) are key regulators of the cell division cycle, whose various checkpoints proliferating cells must traverse. Since CDK deregulation, either through direct or indirect means, is found in most cancer cells, pharmacological CDK inhibition has become an attractive strategy towards me...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Fischer PM,Gianella-Borradori A

更新日期：2003-06-01 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 introduction of HIV-1 protease inhibitors in 1995 ushered in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. For the first time, inhibition of two key enzymes responsible for HIV replication, reverse transcriptase and protease, was possible. The combination of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors with ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Piliero PJ

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunosuppressant drugs are crucial in order to protect transplanted kidney, heart or liver against the body's natural defence mechanisms. These drugs are used to prevent both acute rejection of the organ as well as chronic deterioration of the graft over longer periods of time. Currently used immunosuppressant drugs ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Jorga A,Johnston A

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：:Vasopressin (AVP) is a cyclic nonapeptide hormone that exhibits many physiological effects including free water reabsorption, vasoconstriction, cellular proliferation and adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) secretion. In a healthy organism, AVP plays an important role in the homeostasis of fluid osmolality and volume ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Paranjape SB,Thibonnier M

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epidermal growth factor receptor is a cell membrane growth factor receptor that plays a key role in cancer development and progression. Epidermal growth factor receptor-activated signalling pathways control cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis and metastatic spread in the majority of human epithelial cancer...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ciardiello F,Tortora G

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder characterised by inflammation producing red, thickened areas with a flaky white build-up. Efalizumab is a humanised monoclonal IgG1 antibody that inhibits the binding of T lymphocytes to endothelial cells and their subsequent migration. In patients suffering from plaque psoriasis, ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori infection causes peptic ulcer disease and must be regarded as a serious infectious disease. Over the past two decades treatment of the infection has been a controversial issue. Treatment is purely empirical and based on combinations of two, three or four existing drugs. Antimicrobial resistance is ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： de Boer WA

更新日期：2001-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) is a challenging consequence of certain malignancies, associated with a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Generally, PC has been treated similarly to metastatic cancers of the primary tumor, but associated with worse outcomes when compared to other sites of metastat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Davies JM,O'Neil B

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Studies in vitro and in vivo have identified several peptides that are potentially useful in treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The rationale for their use lies in the cost-effective production, high potency, target selectivity, low toxicity, and a peculiar mechanism of action that is mainly base...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Talotta R,Atzeni F,Laska MJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Pro-protein [corrected] convertase subtilisin kexin (PCSK)-9 is a newly discovered protein involved in intracellular and extracellular regulation of low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) expression. Autosomal dominant activating mutations in PCSK-9 cause familial hypercholesterolaemia whereas inactivatin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Wierzbicki AS,Hardman TC,Viljoen A

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polidocanol is a liquid surfactant having endothelial cell lytic properties. In the form of a controlled, dispensed microfoam it is administered endovenously as a sclerosing agent in the treatment of varicose veins. OBJECTIVE:This review summarizes efficacy of polidocanol endovenous microfoam sclerotherapy ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Eckmann DM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although significant advances have been made in the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), patients still develop resistance to standard therapies and require the administration of subsequent lines of treatment. New therapeutic approaches are thus imperative to improve the prognosis for patients...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bilen MA,Carlisle JW,Sonpavde G

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently there have been considerable advances made in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. For the first time since its initial clinical description in the 1800s, there are now available several medications which unequivocally exert favourable clinical effects through the lowering of the biological activity of the hu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Goodin DS

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gut-specific homing is mainly mediated by the expression of MAdCAM-1 on endothelial cells. An increase in MAdCAM-1 expression has been shown in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Areas covered: PF-00547659 is a fully human monoclonal antibody (mAb) toward MAdCAM-1 on endothelial cells, blockin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Allocca M,Gilardi D,Fiorino G,Furfaro F,Argollo M,Peyrin-Biroulet L,Danese S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Currently, there is no cure available for the hereditary neurodegenerative disease proximal spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which is the number one genetic killer in early childhood. However, growing knowledge of SMA pathophysiology has opened new avenues for potential therapeutic interventions. AREAS COVE...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kaczmarek A,Schneider S,Wirth B,Riessland M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholesterol can promote inflammation by its ability to stimulate the production of reactive oxygen species that result in the formation of pro-inflammatory oxidised phospholipids. High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are part of the innate immune response and can be either pro- or anti-inflammatory independently of plasma...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Reddy ST,Anantharamaiah GM,Navab M,Hama S,Hough G,Grijalva V,Garber DW,Datta G,Fogelman AM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Female hormonal contraceptive methods have undergone slow change over the past four decades. Due to social, political and legal reasons, as well as medical complications, several new methods have been removed from the contraceptive armamentarium almost as quickly as they have been added. With worldwide unintended preg...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Economidis MA,Mishell DR Jr

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00