Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.

abstract：:Synaptic plasticity is now known to occur at glutamate synapses throughout the brain, including the neocortex, and to play a role in neurodevelopment as well as in a broad spectrum of adult neural functions. Here the hypothesis that synaptic plasticity, specifically long term depression, is the neural substrate that m...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Selemon LD

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibrate derivatives have a 40-year history in the management of dyslipidemia. Although this class of drugs is generally well tolerated, several safety issues have arisen from their use. In the present article we review the literature describing side effects associated with the use of fibrates except for those that are...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Florentin M,Liberopoulos EN,Mikhailidis DP,Elisaf MS

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：:Cell therapy has been proposed to treat patients with end-stage heart failure. However, it has been suggested that the significant mechanical forces in an often ischaemic, inflamed, biochemically hostile environment may cause poor cell survival and retention. It is hypothesised that tissue engineering techniques could...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Rao C,Barratt H,Prodromakis T,Terracciano CM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracerebral hemorrhage is one of the most common injuries in vehicle accidents. The aim of this paper is to survey the injury mechanism of intracerebral hemorrhage in vehicle accidents, including contusion, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), subdural hematoma (SDH) and diffuse axonal injury (DAI). METHODS:A c...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Li F,Li H,Xiao Z,Lu R,Zhang Z,Zhu H,Ren L

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:The production of autoreactive antibodies from self-reactive B cells results in the formation of immune complexes that deposit in tissue and fix complement, contributing to the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Earlier mouse models emphasize the importance of autoreactive antibodies formed against "self" prot...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Low JM,Moore TL

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, nanosuspensions have been accepted as a valuable drug delivery system for poorly water-soluble drugs. Topdown and bottom-up technologies are the two main approaches for generating nanosuspensions. Several products manufactured by the top-down technologies have been successfully commercialized demonstr...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Zhang X,Li LC,Mao S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need to identify and characterize vulnerable atherosclerotic lesions in humans has lead to the development of various animal models of plaque vulnerability. In this review, current concepts of the vulnerable plaque as it leads to an acute coronary event are described, such as plaque rupture, erosion, intraplaque h...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Schapira K,Heeneman S,Daemen MJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Integrins alpha(1)beta(1) and alpha(2)beta(1) are highly expressed on the microvascular endothelial cells, and blocking of their adhesive properties significantly reduced the VEGF-driven neovascularization ratio and tumor growth in animal models. Hence, inhibitors of the alpha(1)beta(1) and alpha(2) beta(1) integrins,...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Calvete JJ,Marcinkiewicz C,Sanz L

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent developments in the field of recombinant DNA, protein engineering and cancer biology, have let us gain insight into many cancer-related mechanisms. Moreover, novel techniques have facilitated tools allowing unique distinction between malignantly transformed cells, to regular ones. This understanding has pav...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Schaedel O,Reiter Y

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histone deacetylases (HDACs), which act on acetylated histones and/or other non-histone protein substrates, represent validated epigenetic targets for the treatment of cancer and other human diseases. The inhibition of HDAC activity was shown to induce cell cycle arrest, differentiation, apoptosis as well as a decreas...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kollar J,Frecer V

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic variation in the receptors and other intracellular targets that mediate the pharmacodynamic effects of drugs can affect therapeutic outcomes. However, at present greater knowledge is available concerning the extent of gene variation in drug metabolizing enzymes that determine drug pharmacokinetics and, in turn...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Crettol S,Petrovic N,Murray M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The so-called hygiene hypothesis is, at least in part, accountable for the increase in allergic diseases in the developed countries. Although there is support for one of its primary predictions that host-microbe interactions in early life have longterm effects on the development of disease across populations, the theo...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Jeurink PV,Rijnierse A,Martin R,Garssen J,Knippels LM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancers which damage the human skeleton include multiple myeloma, where the primary tumour colonises bone directly, or breast and prostate cancer, where malignant cells travel from the primary tumour to form clonal outgrowths within the bone. Owing to the interaction of tumour cells with those normally found in the bo...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Buckle CH,Neville-Webbe HL,Croucher PI,Lawson MA

更新日期：2010-01-01 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 skin remains an attractive area for drug delivery. The skin, however, often limits the ingress of drugs, because of its very low permeability. Much research, focusing on employing a variety of physical and chemical methods, aimed at reversibly altering skin permeability in favour of compounds, has been reported. O...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kilian D,Shahzad Y,Fox L,Gerber M,Du Plessis J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of targeted therapy drugs acting on tumor growth and progression is greatly expanding these last years. Among them kinase inhibitors have a prominent position and have demonstrated efficacy and clinical benefits in solid and hematologic malignancies. Compared to conventional systemic cytotoxic chemothe...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Levade M,Severin S,Gratacap MP,Ysebaert L,Payrastre B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation is a complex pathological condition associated with exaggerated human immune system involving various activated immune cells and bio-molecules. Treatment of inflammatory diseases particularly chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease etc. has been a big challen...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kulkarni RG,Achaiah G,Sastry GN

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent research has uncovered neurobiological and behavioral similarities between substance dependence and excess consumption of highly processed foods. These findings have led to the theory that food addiction may play a role in obesity and disordered eating. The inclusion of validated food addiction measures in clin...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Gearhardt AN,Corbin WR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are key regulators of the cell cycle and RNA polymerase II transcription. Several pharmacological CDK inhibitors (PCIs) are currently in clinical trials as potential cancer therapeutics since CDK hyperactivation is detected in the majority of neoplasias. Within the last few years, the a...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Pumfery A,de la Fuente C,Berro R,Nekhai S,Kashanchi F,Chao SH

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypericin is a naturally occurring substance found in the common St. John's Wort (Hypericum species) and can also be synthesized from the anthraquinone derivative emodin. As the main component of Hypericum perforatum, it has traditionally been used throughout the history of folk medicine. In the last three decades, hy...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kubin A,Wierrani F,Burner U,Alth G,Grünberger W

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combinations of different technologies are at the heart of the development and implementation of new, innovative processes and approaches for Industry 4.0 in the field of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Process intensification and advances in high-throughput synthetic techniques can dramatically improve reacti...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Tagliapietra S,Binello A,Bucciol F,Trukhan V,Colia M,Cravotto G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The snake is the symbol of medicine due to its association with Asclepius, the Greek God of medicine, and so with good reasons. More than 725 species of venomous snakes have toxins specifically evolved to exert potent bioactivity in prey or victims, and snakebites constitute a public health hazard of high impact in As...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Laustsen AH,Engmark M,Milbo C,Johannesen J,Lomonte B,Gutiérrez JM,Lohse B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nuts have been an indispensable component of the human diet for hundreds because of their unique nutrient composition and are thought to play a beneficial part in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the extent, validity and presence of evidence for studies investigating the impa...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Schwingshackl L,Hoffmann G,Missbach B,Stelmach-Mardas M,Boeing H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diet has a high relevance in health. Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and has an important impact on public health, and consequently on countries economy. Scientific research gathered strong evidence about the role of several dietary factors either in etiology or in treatment/prevention ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Marques C,Amorim MM,Pereira JO,Pintado ME,Moura D,Calhau C,Pinheiro H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tumor cell growth inhibitory activities (log 1/GI(50)) of 166 anticancer agents studied at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in vitro anticancer screening program have allowed us to analyze the relative importance of physicochemical parameters in influencing the inhibitory activities. Increased molecular weight,...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Ren SS,Lien EJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are a huge family of ATP-dependent transmembrane proteins whose main function is exporting or importing substances or molecules through the cell membranes, plasma cell membrane, or inner membranes in organelles. They fulfill these functions by maintaining cell integrity, metabol...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Benadiba M,Maor Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Natural products remain the best resources of drugs and drug leads. Recently, there is growing recognition that identifying new small molecules to promote bone regeneration is a laudable translational goal. In fact, new approaches for bone repair and regeneration that involve inexpensive naturally-derived compounds wo...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Awale G,Wong E,Rajpura K,W-H Lo K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00