Recent progress in work on PGD2 antagonists for drugs targeting allergic diseases.

abstract：:More and more evidences are still accumulating rapidly on the G-protein-coupled-receptors (GPCRs) dimerization/oligomerization. Such common feature of GPCRs has called extensive attention to both pharmacologists and medicinal chemists for illustration of the pharmacological functions and therapeutic utilities of such ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Liu Z,Zhang J,Zhang A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Population studies have identified diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for cardiac and vascular events, with a common association with hypertension. Observational studies have consistently demonstrated blood glucose as a continuous cardiovascular risk factor. Experimental studies suggest that elevated blood glucose, th...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Lim HS,MacFadyen RJ,Bakris G,Lip GY

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Oxidative stress and inflammation are key parameters in developing metabolic disorders. Hence, antioxidant intake might be an appropriate approach. Several studies have evaluated the effect of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation on lipid profile among patients with metabolic diseases, though f...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Sharifi N,Tabrizi R,Moosazadeh M,Mirhosseini N,Lankarani KB,Akbari M,Chamani M,Kolahdooz F,Asemi Z

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biodegradable particles have important applications in Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) of protein/peptide drugs. And recently, particle systems have also showed to be powerful for vaccine delivery (adjuvant) in order to solve the difficulties when conventional Alum adjuvant was used. However, in above applications, the pr...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Wang L,Yang T,Ma G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects an estimated 170 million people globally and persistent infection within the liver is the usual outcome of infection. The resulting liver disease leads to substantial morbidity and to date no vaccine exists. Furthermore the treatments available are frequently ineffective. A minority of ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Fitzmaurice K,Klenerman P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a severe vascular complication of connective tissue diseases. In the context of systemic sclerosis (SSc), PAH is a devastating disease with a dramatic impact on prognosis and survival. Despite advances in early diagnosis and the development of new targeted treatments, SSc-relat...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Dimitroulas T,Giannakoulas G,Karvounis H,Settas L,Kitas GD

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most prevalent causes of hepatic dysfunction and is highly correlated with components of the metabolic syndrome such as obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Among others, nutritional factors, physical inactivity, genetic variants and visceral obesity h...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Tönjes A,Blüher M,Stumvoll M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, our understanding of the molecular interaction of collagens with their cognate integrin receptors has remarkably improved. Structural elucidations of both the integrin and the collagenous triple helix have contributed to this achievement. The structures of an entire integrin ectodomain and of an A-dom...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Eble JA

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A better knowledge of the mechanisms underlying hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) growth and spread is essential to improve the available treatment options. So far, the only therapies available for HCC are mainly based on tumor-destructive approaches, whereas no therapies are available to consolidate these invasive thera...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Antonaci S,Giannelli G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Absorption windows in particular segments of the small intestine can contribute to the development of orally administered drug formulations and can limit the bioavailability of released compounds. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate use of wireless capsule enteroscopy regarding the disintegratio...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kvetina J,Tacheci I,Nobilis M,Kopacova M,Kunes M,Bures J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is a movement disorder caused by degeneration of the nigrostriatal dopamine (DA) neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta and the resultant deficiency in the neurotransmitter DA at the nerve terminals in the striatum. We and other investigators found increased levels of pro-inflammatory c...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Nagatsu T,Sawada M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review presents a comprehensive attempt to conclude and discuss various glucose biosensors based on core@shell magnetic nanomaterials. Owing to good biocompatibility and stability, the core@shell magnetic nanomaterials have found widespread applications in many fields and draw extensive attention. Most magnetic n...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Liu L,Lv H,Teng Z,Wang C,Wang G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A mobile health application is an exciting, fast-paced domain that is likely to improve prenatal care. METHODS:In this narrative review, we summarise the use of mobile health applications in this setting with a special emphasis on both the benefits of remote monitoring devices and the potential pitfalls of ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Gyselaers W,Lanssens D,Perry H,Khalil A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is one of the most common endocrine non-communicable metabolic disorders which is mainly caused either due to insufficient insulin or inefficient insulin or both together and is characterized by hyperglycemia. Diabetes emerged as a serious health issue in the industrialized and developing country especially i...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Prabhakar PK,Sivakumar PM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The failing heart is characterized by a depleted metabolic energy reserve and the upregulation of several molecular mechanisms leading to cardiac hypertrophy, inflammation, fibrosis, angiogenesis, and apoptosis. Dietary or non-dietary supplementation of vitamins could potentially benefit energy balance. OBJ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Georgiopoulos G,Chrysohoou C,Vogiatzi G,Magkas N,Bournelis I,Bampali S,Gruson D,Tousoulis D

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two morphological features may be seen as a main result of the cardiovascular cell damage caused by cigarette smoking: myocardial cell necrosis and smoke cardiomyopathy that, however, can lead to cell necrosis in case of chronic prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke. Both these pathological patterns recognise hypoxia as...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Leone A,Landini L Jr,Biadi O,Balbarini A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Neuromuscular blocking agents are the leading drugs responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions during anaesthesia. Most hypersensitivity reactions represent IgE-mediated allergic reactions. Their incidence is estimated to be between 1 in 3,000 to 1 in 110,000 general anaesthetics. However striking variations...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Mertes PM,Aimone-Gastin I,Guéant-Rodriguez RM,Mouton-Faivre C,Audibert G,O'Brien J,Frendt D,Brezeanu M,Bouaziz H,Guéant JL

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a strong rationale for usage of anti-angiogenic agents in epithelial ovarian cancer. Bevacizumab is the most widely investigated anti-VEGF agent and has shown promising results in recent clinical trials. OBJECTIVE:To review the rationale and usage of bevacizumab in advanced epithelial ovarian cance...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kroep JR,Nortier JW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Opioid peptides showing selectivity for delta receptor have been isolated from enzymatic digests of plant proteins. Five peptides were derived from wheat gluten, and named gluten exorphins A5, A4, B5, B4 and C. Two opioid peptides were also released from spinach ribulose-bisphosphate-carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco), a...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Yoshikawa M,Takahashi M,Yang S

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：:The involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and the less understood aspect of the disease. Its recognition and treatment continue to represent a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Due to the lack of co...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Sanna G,Bertolaccini ML,Khamashta MA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer disease (AD) is characterized by excessive deposition of amyloid beta-peptides (Abeta peptides) in the form of senile plaques as well as neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in the brain. In the amyloidogenic pathway, the amyloid-beta precursor protein (APP) is cleaved by beta-secretase first, followed by gamma-se...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Ziani-Cherif C,Mostefa-Kara B,Brixi-Gormat FZ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune activation not only accompanies inflammation in various disorders including infections, autoimmune syndromes and cancer, but it also represents a characteristic feature of ageing. Immune deviations which are most widely expressed in the elderly include increased neopterin production and tryptophan breakdown. Th...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Capuron L,Geisler S,Kurz K,Leblhuber F,Sperner-Unterweger B,Fuchs D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microdialysis is a technique for sampling the chemistry of the interstitial fluid of tissues and organs in animal and man. It is minimally invasive and simple to perform in a clinical setting. Although microdialysis samples essentially all small molecular substances present in the interstitial fluid the use of microdi...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Ungerstedt U,Rostami E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since identifying a transmissible agent responsible for tumorigenesis in chickens, the v-Src oncogene, significant progress has been made in determining the functions of its cellular homologue. c-Src is the product of the SRC gene and has been found both over-expressed and highly activated in a number of human cancers...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Alper O,Bowden ET

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, chronic and recurrent inflammatory skin disease, prevalent worldwide, and represents an important burden in life quality of patients. The most common clinical variant is termed as psoriasis vulgaris or plaque psoriasis, which with an individualized and carefully monitored therapy can d...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Bruschi ML,da Silva JB,Rosseto HC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arrhythmias in left ventricular hypertrabeculation/noncompaction (LVHT) comprise sustained or non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) (n=135), atrial fibrillation (AF) (n=96) AV block (n=55) and QT prolongation (n=47). The prevalence differs between children and adults. In children most frequent are WPW-syndrome (n...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Stöllberger C,Finsterer J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erectile function is determined by tight regulation of relaxation or contraction of corpus cavernosal smooth muscle, which is the result of a long and complex chain of molecular events. Control of erectile function resides in signaling pathways of the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as intracellular eve...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Seftel AD

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00