Skin substitutes to enhance wound healing.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an age-associated, progressive, and irreversible fatal interstitial lung disease. Although many drugs have failed in clinical trials, these failures improved the understanding of the pathogenesis of IPF. Currently, there are two drugs approved for IPF that slow the pr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Sato S,Yanagihara T,Kolb MRJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery of new antibacterial drugs can be based either upon empirical screening methods or structure-based design. Empirical methods utilise both intact bacteria and isolated biochemical targets for high throughput screening of natural product or chemical libraries to detect inhibitor leads. Structure-based meth...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Chopra I

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR 1-4) are a highly conserved family of receptor tyrosine kinases, involved in several physiological processes. Genetic aberrations of FGFRs and their ligands, fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are involved in several pathological processes including cancer. The FGF-FG...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Chandana SR,Babiker HM,Mahadevan D

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver targeted therapy is designed to deliver a substance preferentially to the organ in order to increase the accumulation, improve the therapeutic effect and reduce toxicity to other organs. The aim of selective targeting is to deliver a substance to a specific cell type in the liver. A variety of vehicles have been...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Wu J,Wu GY,Zern MA

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Regorafenib (BAY 73-4506) is a novel, orally active, diphenylurea multikinase inhibitor of VEGFR1-3, c-KIT, TIE-2, PDGFR-β, FGFR-1, RET, RAF-1, BRAF and p38 MAP kinase. AREAS COVERED:This review covers the preclinical development of regorafenib as well as the pivotal Phase I studies. The safety profile of...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Strumberg D,Schultheis B

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Histone deacetylases (HDACs), which target histones as well as non-histone proteins as substrates, have the potential to regulate aberrant gene expression and restore normal growth control in malignancies. OBJECTIVE:This review provides an updated summary of preclinical and clinical experience with the oral...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Le Tourneau C,Siu LL

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has a dismal prognosis. With the emergence of monoclonal antibodies and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), several drugs were developed and tested in HNSCC. To date, the monoclonal...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Elicin O,Ozsahin M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxcarbazepine (OXC) was introduced in 1990 and is now registered in 54 countries worldwide as monotherapy, as add-on treatment for partial seizures, with or without secondarily generalised seizures, and primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures. OXC and its active metabolite, monohydroxy derivative (MHD), block voltag...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Schachter SC

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has undergone significant changes over the past 3 years after a long period of relative stagnation. A better understanding of the biology of the tumor led to the discovery of molecular targeted therapies resulting in significant improvement in outcome for this...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Vakkalanka BK,Bukowski RM

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to a variety of other novel agents, interest in histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACIs) as antineoplastic drugs has recently accelerated and increasing numbers of these compounds have entered clinical trials in humans. HDACIs represent a prototype of molecularly targeted agents that perturb signal transduc...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Rosato RR,Grant S

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：: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：: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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The introduction and exploration of novel agents has significantly improved patient outcome in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). One such compound, bortezomib, was the first proteasome inhibitor (PI) to be approved as a MM therapeutic. The efficacy and safety data provided by bortezomib usage has pro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bringhen S,Gay F,Donato F,Troia R,Mina R,Palumbo A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ewing sarcoma family tumors (ESFT) are a group of aggressive diseases, characterized histologically by small, round, blue cells and genetically by translocation involving EWS and ETS partner genes. The current treatment of localized Ewing sarcoma (ES) requires a multi-disciplinary approach, including multi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Vornicova O,Bar-Sela G

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: To compare the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, safety, and immunogenicity between golimumab and the biosimilar BAT2506 in healthy Chinese male subjects. Research design and methods: A total of 180 healthy male subjects were recruited for this randomized, double-blinded, single-dose, parallel study. They rece...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Wu M,Sun J,Wu D,Xu J,Wei J,Wang Z,Yu J,Li S,Zhang H,Ding Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：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：:After thousands of years of interest the last few decades have seen a huge increase in our knowledge of the cannabinoids and their mode of action. Their potential as medical therapeutics has long been known. However, very real concerns over their safety and efficacy have lead to caution and suspicion when applying the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Grundy RI

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All of the glucose-lowering agents available today for the treatment of diabetes resulted from the in vivo antidiabetic drug discovery approach. This is not surprising given the limited understanding of the biochemical basis of diabetes. With new developments in the elucidation of the biochemistry and physiology of di...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Luo J

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dysregulation of the Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway is central to the pathophysiology of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). Small molecule inhibitors of JAK family members are currently under investigation for the treatment of MPN. Of these, ruxolitinib ha...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Tam CS,Verstovsek S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:COPD is a chronic disease of the lung that is characterised by decreased air flow and associated abnormal inflammatory responses of the lungs. A total of 80% of COPD incidences are observed in patients with history of smoking tobacco. The chronic condition of COPD is characterised by airway remodelling, which leads to...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Srivastava PK,Dastidar SG,Ray A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious illness with far reaching societal and economic ramifications. The monoamine-deficiency hypothesis that depressive symptoms are associated with reductions in monoamine neurotransmission, particularly serotonin and noradrenaline, is supported by both neurochemical findings a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bymaster FP,McNamara RK,Tran PV

更新日期：2003-04-01 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：:The eating disorders anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are common, significant public health problems which are treated with nutritional, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions. A number of drugs (mostly antidepressant drugs) are currently used in their treatment to some benefit,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Crow S,Brown E

更新日期：2003-03-01 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：:Fatty acid synthase (FASN) is the enzyme that catalyzes the de novo synthesis of fatty acids in cells. Because of the strong expression in many cancers, FASN is an attractive and tractable target for therapeutic intervention. The discovery and development of pharmacologic agents that block FASN activity highlight the ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kridel SJ,Lowther WT,Pemble CW 4th

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The topics discussed at this conference covered many aspects of the pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, from the search of new therapeutic targets and evaluation of new diagnostic techniques to preclinical and clinical development of novel therapies. This contribution focuses pri...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Hellmich B,Gross WL

更新日期：2003-10-01 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：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