Targeted therapy for haematological malignancies: clinical update from the American Society of Hematology, 2004.

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:Circadian rhythm is a natural endogenous process occurring roughly every 24 hours. Circadian rhythm dysfunction is involved in diabetic retinopathy (DR) pathogenesis. Interestingly, there are investigational drugs that exhibit potential in the treatment of DR by targeting circadian rhythm dysfunction. ARE...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bhatwadekar AD,Rameswara V

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:AEG 35156 is an antisense oligonucleotide to X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP). Overexpression of XIAP is common in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other cancers and is thought to cause resistance to cancer therapy. Effective treatment options for patients with relapsed or refractory AML are ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Katragadda L,Carter BZ,Borthakur G

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects > 14 million individuals worldwide. Although 90% of patients with AMD have the dry form, neovascular AMD accounts for the vast majority of patients who develop legal blindness. Until recently, few treatment options existed for treatment of neovascular AMD. The a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Dixon JA,Oliver SC,Olson JL,Mandava N

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic angiogenesis has yielded promising results in animal models, including the demonstration of newly created blood vessels, increased perfusion and functional benefits. On the other hand, clinical studies using similar methods of angiogenesis have so far been disappointing. The possibility that endothelial dy...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kapila V,Sellke FW,Suuronen EJ,Mesana TG,Ruel M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carvedilol is a beta-blocker with ancillary properties. Pilot clinical studies with carvedilol, added to the standard therapy of digoxin, diuretics and ACE inhibitors, showed beneficial effects in mild, moderate and severe heart failure. Patients consistently showed improvement in LV ejection fraction and NYHA functio...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2001-05-01 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：: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：: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：:Ovarian stimulation during infertility treatment is used either alone or in conjunction with intrauterine insemination and assisted reproductive technologies. At the present time, the two main medications used for ovarian stimulation include an oral antioestrogen, clomiphene citrate and injectable gonadotrophins. In s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mitwally MF,Casper RF

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The highly divergent histological heterogeneities, aggressive invasion and extremely poor response to treatment make glioblastoma (GBM) one of the most lethal and difficult cancers in humans. Among key elements driving its behavior is epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), however, neither traditional th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Gao Q,Lei T,Ye F

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is constitutively expressed in the central nervous system, and is thought to have an important functional role therein. COX-2 interacts with neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, 5-hydroxytryptamine and glutamate but is also involved in the regulation of the central nervous system immune sy...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Müller N,Strassnig M,Schwarz MJ,Ulmschneider M,Riedel M

更新日期：2004-08-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Metastases to the central nervous system are the most common cause of malignant intracranial tumors in adults. Current standard of care includes surgery and radiation, but overall survival remains poor. A range of systemic therapies are emerging as promising treatment options for these patients. AREAS COV...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： McMahon JT,Faraj RR,Adamson DC

更新日期：2020-12-01 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

abstract：:Bromocriptine, a potent dopamine D(2) receptor agonist, has been shown to reduce insulin resistance, glucose intolerance and hyperlipidaemia in both numerous animal studies and in Phase II studies. Bromocriptine has been used worldwide for over 20 years to treat Parkinson's disease, macroprolactinoma and other disorde...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Cincotta AH,Meier AH,Cincotta M Jr

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:the search for effective inhibitors to multiple infectious agents including influenza, smallpox and hemorrhagic fever viruses is an area of active research as many of these agents pose dramatic health and economic challenges to the human population. Many of these infectious agents are not only endemic thre...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Narayanan A,Bailey C,Kashanchi F,Kehn-Hall K

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) controls a key signaling pathway in the development of many malignant diseases. Several genetic studies have proven its central role in the regulation of apoptosis, proliferation, angiogenesis and immune responses making it an attractive target for...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mankan AK,Greten FR

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：: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:Compounds that inhibit or modulate γ-secretase, the pivotal enzyme which generates β-amyloid (Aβ), are potential therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease (AD). AREAS COVERED:This article briefly reviews the profile of γ-secretase inhibitors that have reached the clinic and discusses the clinical issues surrou...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Imbimbo BP,Panza F,Frisardi V,Solfrizzi V,D'Onofrio G,Logroscino G,Seripa D,Pilotto A

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:In the last three years, most efforts of virologists and immunologists involved in the field of HIV have been focussed on strategies aimed at eradicating the infection. So far, however, all attempts have been unsuccessful. Indeed, even if the currently available potent antiretroviral regimens are able to induce a prof...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Vella S,Palmisano L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Restenosis, the re-narrowing of the lumen of the coronary artery, in the months following a successful percutaneous balloon angioplasty or stenting, remains the main limitation to percutaneous coronary revascularisation. Serial intravascular ultrasound studies have shown that restenosis after conventional balloon angi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Gruberg L,Waksman R,Satler LF,Pichard AD,Kent KM

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:'Male factor' problems contribute to subfertility in a significant proportion of couples. In some instances, defective sperm production has qualitative and/or quantitative effects on the semen profile; in others, no obvious defects can be detected, yet spermatozoa are non-fertilising. Recent studies have revealed that...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Fraser LR

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two classes of luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogues have been developed so far to be used for oncological therapies: LHRH agonists and antagonists. LHRH agonists are widely and successfully used for the management of steroid-dependent malignancies. Chronic administrations of these compounds result in...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Limonta P,Montagnani Marelli M,Moretti RM

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microtubule stabilizing agents such as taxanes are an integral part of therapy for multiple solid tumors. However, due to limitations of these agents, newer more effective cytotoxic agents are necessary. Ixabepilone, an epothilone B analog, is a novel microtubule stabilizing agent. OBJECTIVE:This review pro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Denduluri N,Swain SM

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous and arterial thromboembolism are a major cause for morbidity and mortality. The list of established drugs for the prevention of thrombus formation and embolisation includes heparins, hirudin and derivatives, aspirin, ADP and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists, as well as vitamin K antagonists. Several l...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ruef J,Katus HA

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:IL-6 is a key cytokine in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The clinical efficacy of tocilizumab (TCZ), a humanized anti-IL6-receptor mAb, confirmed the value of IL-6 blockade in this disease. A number of new anti-IL-6 biologics are currently in Phase I - III of clinical development for RA. A...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Semerano L,Thiolat A,Minichiello E,Clavel G,Bessis N,Boissier MC

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Curcumin has been investigated in preclinical and translational stroke models because of its pleiotropic 'neuroprotective' activities. Since curcumin has poor blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration following acute administration, creative medicinal chemistry has been used to modify the parent cur...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Lapchak PA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00