G protein-coupled receptors and their signaling pathways: classical therapeutical targets susceptible to novel therapeutic concepts.

abstract：:Agomelatine markedly differs from other classes of antidepressant drugs: its primary molecular targets in vivo are the melatonin MT(1) and MT(2) receptors, where it acts as a potent agonist, and the 5-HT(2C) receptors, where it exerts clear-cut antagonist properties. Agomelatine across a wide range of clinical trials ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Bourin M,Prica C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To summarize the main findings from research on food uses of Pine Bark Phenolic Extracts (PBPE), their origin, methods of extraction, composition, health effects, and incorporation into food products. METHODS:A narrative review of all the relevant papers known to the authors was conducted. RESULTS:PBPE are ma...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Dridi W,Bordenave N

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of the carbohydrate glucose as an energetic source is essential for an adequate function of the human body. The complex regulation of this molecule involves the coordinated action of various organs such as pancreas, liver and brain. Any disruption of this physiological balance may result in a dangerous comprom...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： González-Reyes RE,Aliev G,Ávila-Rodrigues M,Barreto GE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erectile dysfunction (ED) has multifactor pathogenesis, with neurological, vascular, endocrinological and psychogenic components described. However, about 50-85% of ED population report the presence of one or more comorbidities i.e. hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia which all impair endothel...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Aversa A,Bruzziches R,Pili M,Spera G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulatory T lymphocytes (Tregs) are specialized for immune suppression and are important regulators of the immune response in various settings. Tregs actively suppress enteroantigen-reactive cells and contribute to the maintenance of intestinal immune homeostasis. Distinct Treg subsets coexist in the intestinal mucos...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Mizrahi M,Ilan Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer in the United States and many other countries. Each year, there are enormous research efforts on its pathogenesis, prevention and treatment led by scientists worldwide. One of the most significant research areas is the impact and mechanisms of existing or new cardio...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Jamaluddin MS,Liang Z,Lu JM,Yao Q,Chen C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperferritinemia is observed in one-third of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). The condition characterized by increased body iron stores associated with components of MetS has been defined as Dysmetabolic Iron Overload Syndrome (DIOS). DIOS represents the most freq...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Rametta R,Fracanzani AL,Fargion S,Dongiovanni P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the most lethal subtype of stroke, a leading cause of death and disability in developed countries. Therapeutic options are notably limited. There is no specific pharmacological treatment, and early surgery has few indications that represent only a small clinically relevant s...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Pías-Peleteiro J,Campos F,Perez-Mato M,Lopez-Arias E,Rodriguez-Yanez M,Castillo J,Sobrino T

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of skin wounds represents an important research area due to the important physiological and aesthetic role of this tissue. During the last years, nanoparticles have emerged as important platforms to treat skin wounds. Silver, gold, and copper nanoparticles, as well as titanium and zinc oxide nanoparticle...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Oyarzun-Ampuero F,Vidal A,Concha M,Morales J,Orellana S,Moreno-Villoslada I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulation of cellular redox balances is important for the homeostasis of human health. Thus, many important human diseases, such as inflammation, diabetes, glaucoma, cancers, ischemia and neurodegenerative diseases, have been investigated in the field of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress. To overcome...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Noda M,Fujita K,Lee CH,Yoshioka T

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colchicine is a lipophilic alkaloid drug, which exhibits ant-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties. Cardinal mechanisms of action of colchicine are the disruption of the microtubule system and the inhibition of neutrophil adhesion and recruitment. Colchicine is indicated in the prevention and treatment of gouty ar...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Marinaki S,Skalioti C,Boletis JN

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both high arterial blood pressure (BP) and elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution have been associated with an increased risk for several cardiovascular (CV) diseases, including stroke, heart failure, and myocardial infarction. Given that PM2.5 and high BP are each independently leading risk ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Giorgini P,Di Giosia P,Grassi D,Rubenfire M,Brook RD,Ferri C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fever of Unknown Origin, or FUO, is a challenging condition for patients and clinicians. In up to 50% of cases, no diagnosis is established. Patient workup begins with comprehensive history, physical examination and laboratory tests. Radionuclide imaging has been a second-line procedure. Gallium-67 citrate, which accu...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Palestro CJ,Love C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although somewhat controversial, there is good evidence that long-distance travel in general is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism, even in the absence of other risk factors. This is probably due to effects consequent to prolonged sitting but air travel in particular may be associated with risk factors other tha...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Bradford A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lipid nanoparticles have attracted increased degree of scientific and commercial attention in the last decade. The lipidic nanoparticles have emerged as a potential alternative to other nano-scale systems due to their various advantages over them and also due to overcoming the shortcomings of the already ava...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Pathak K,Shankar R,Joshi M

更新日期：2017-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic smoking is associated with functional and structural vascular changes underlying inflammatory processes responsible for plaque formation and rupture. Cyclooxygenase (COX) is the key enzyme linking smoking action to inflammatory damages: it is responsible for the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostanoids, a...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Pistoia F,Cipollone F,Ferri C,Sarà M,Sudano I,Desideri GB

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic hypersensitivity (HS) to corticosteroids (CS) is paradoxical but does exist. Some patients with a previous contact allergy to topical CS may develop a systemic contact dermatitis (SCD) while receiving CS orally or intravenously. However, a previous contact sensitization is not mandatory for developing a syste...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Barbaud A,Waton J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypothesis that the interaction of agouti-related protein (AGRP) and the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) modulates feeding behavior in humans has stimulated the synthesis of conformationally constrained peptides, peptoids and small molecules in efforts to identify novel compounds that can potentially be used in the...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Wang X,Richards NG

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With a 2030 projection of 23.6 million deaths per year the prevalence and severity of cardiovascular disease is at an astounding high. Thus, a definitive need for the identification of novel compounds with potential to prevent or treat the disease and associated states. Moreover, there is also an ever-increasing need ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Houacine C,Khan I,Yousaf SS

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Cathepsin K, a cysteine protease of the papain family, was identified by sequencing complementary DNA libraries derived from osteoclasts. Cathepsin K can cleave bone proteins such as Type I collagen, osteopontin, and osteonectin. The localization and maturation of cathepsin K in activated osteoclasts have been charact...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Yamashita DS,Dodds RA

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polyphenols are bioactive compounds that can be found mostly in foods like fruits, cereals, vegetables, dry legumes, chocolate and beverages such as coffee, tea and wine. They are extensively used in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) providing protection against many chronic illnes...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Giglio RV,Patti AM,Cicero AFG,Lippi G,Rizzo M,Toth PP,Banach M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is relatively common in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and has been associated with increased mortality and worse outcomes. The administration of iodinated contrast media in an elderly population with increased rates of chronic kidney injury and heart failu...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kampaktsis PN,Feldman DN,Charitakis K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We illustrate the use of quantitative proteomics, namely isotope-coded affinity tag labelling and tandem mass spectrometry, to assess the targets and effects of the blockade of matrix metalloproteinases by an inhibitor drug in a breast cancer cell culture system. Treatment of MT1-MMP-transfected MDA-MB-231 cells with ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Butler GS,Overall CM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophages are professional scavengers of apoptotic and necrotic cells, and hence constantly take up self antigens. Paradoxically, macrophages are also professional antigen-presenting cells, which would seem to invite autoimmune disorders. Moreover, macrophages are effector cells in the tissue-destruction phase of au...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Munn DH,Mellor AL

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last two decades the development of efficient plant-based expression strategies and new concepts for the purification of recombinant proteins prompted the application of plant-derived vaccines for veterinary purposes. The expression of recombinant proteins in plants possesses advantages over conventional eukary...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Phan HT,Floss DM,Conrad U

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last three decades, neoplasms have become the largest cause of human mortality due to both high tumor incidence and mortality. Chemotherapy is one of the main therapies employed to treat neoplasms. Although classical genotoxic drugs, such as cyclophosphamide, 5-FU, cisplatin and doxorubicin have been applied ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Quan C,Xiao J,Liu L,Duan Q,Yuan P,Zhu F

更新日期：2017-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrolides have broad antibacterial spectrum and proven efficacy in the management of respiratory tract infections. Over the past decade there has been progressive interest in these agents for their potential role as tissue modifying, anti-inflammatory agents. Increasingly, the effect of macrolides on numerous cell ty...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Martinez FJ,Simon RH

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The large conduit arteries of the thorax and abdomen are elastic while those in the arms and legs are muscular. Alterations in wall properties of elastic arteries occur over time and are usually permanent in nature; acute changes can, however, occur is response to a change in transmural pressure. Chronic alterations i...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Nichols WW,Epstein BJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease of the skin with lapsing episodes of hyperkeratosis, irritation and inflammation. Numerous methodologies and utilization of different antipsoriatic drugs with various activity methods and routes of administration have been investigated to treat this terrifying sickness. In ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Dadwal A,Mishra N,Narang RK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents a cluster of medical disorders, such as hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and abdominal obesity that, when occurring together, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The role of food and nutrients in the aetiology of chronic diseases has become clearer...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Grosso G,Mistretta A,Marventano S,Purrello A,Vitaglione P,Calabrese G,Drago F,Galvano F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00