Strategies for blocking angiogenesis in diabetic retinopathy: from basic science to clinical practice.

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：:Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition affecting genetically susceptible individuals. It is produced by the ingestion of gluten contained in wheat, rye, barley, and related products. The only treatment currently available is strict adherence to a gluten-free diet for life. This requirement for dietary compliance is...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Rodrigo L

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by bronchial hyper-reactivity. Although many currently available treatment regimens are effective, poor symptom control and refractory severe disease still represent major unmet needs. In the last years, numerous molecular therapeutic targets that inte...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Santus P,Radovanovic D

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcription factors are proteins that regulate gene transcription and expression. In many cases of acute leukaemia chromosomal aberrations are translocations of transcription factors which change their expression and induce the leukaemic phenotype. These abnormal transcription factors are tumour-specific and can be ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Douer D

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While oral formulations of agonists at the serotonin (5-HT) receptor subdivisions 5-HT(1B/1D)--the "triptan" class of drugs--dominate the market for migraine therapy and while still more triptans are under development, recent research efforts have also explored other pharmacological avenues, which are mostly based on ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mucke H

更新日期：2002-12-01 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:Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a manifestation, and marker of severity, of a generalized atherosclerotic process. Antiplatelet therapy is recommended to prevent cardiovascular events but much of the evidence to support this is drawn from studies on older drugs. AREAS COVERED:In this review, the auth...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Chong AY,So DY

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：: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：:Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease that afflicts millions of people worldwide and poor glycemic control in this disease leads to numerous microvascular and macrovascular complications. There is growing evidence that tight glycemic control prevents the development, and delays the progression, of microvascular ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mudaliar S

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin glargine (HOE 901) appears to be the first clinically useful extended-acting insulin preparation for 50 years. A combination of a di-arginine addition to the C-terminal of the insulin B-chain, and a glycine substitution in the A-chain, produce an insulin which is soluble at acid pH, but precipitates in sc. tis...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Home P

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held in Boston, MA. There were over 6500 participants, one-third from overseas, and 1103 papers were presented. Abstracts from the meeting have been published, from which abstract numbers are given below, e.g., (A141). Considerable progress has been made in u...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Colca J

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inhibitors against the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway are revolutionizing the treatment and management of malignancies. AREAS COVERED:We summarize our current understanding of the function of PD-1, its role in immune evasion, the clinical data available that support the use of PD-1 antagonist in Hodgkin and non-Hodgk...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Chang A,Schlafer D,Flowers CR,Allen PB

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disruption of a vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque is well-recognised as the primary cause of stroke, non-fatal myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death. Novel therapeutic agents are being developed to stabilise such plaques. The initial evaluation of these drugs would be facilitated by the use of non-invasive im...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Sosnovik DE,Muller JE,Kathiresan S,Brady TJ

更新日期：2002-05-01 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：:Clinical trials of several platelet glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors have demonstrated an unequivocal benefit of this potent antithrombotic therapy in high-risk patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) as well as in those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. In all of these major trials, ho...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Salam AM

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preclinical studies suggest that the brain corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) systems mediate anxiety-like behavioural and somatic responses through actions at the CRF1 receptor. CRF1 antagonists block the anxiogenic-like effects of CRF and stress in animal models. Cerebrospinal fluid levels of CRF are elevated in s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Zorrilla EP,Koob GF

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) targeted treatment has been evaluated but has not shown a clear clinical benefit for breast cancer. This review article aims to consider the knowledge of the biological background of EGFR pathways in dissecting clinical studies of EGFR targeted treatment in breast ca...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Matsuda N,Lim B,Wang X,Ueno NT

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent study has demonstrated for the first time that botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) briefly opens tumour vessels, allowing more effective destruction of cancer cells by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This review discusses the implications of BoNTs in cancer treatment. After briefly reviewing the different BoNT serotyp...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ansiaux R,Gallez B

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vascular-disrupting agents (VDAs) are a new class of oncology drugs, which specifically target established tumor neovasculature and have a relatively low toxicity profile. VDAs generally have non-overlapping side effects when concomitantly used with conventional cytotoxics. Several members of the VDA class...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mita MM,Sargsyan L,Mita AC,Spear M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the clinical development of the prototype broad spectrum inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), flavopiridol, now undergoing Phase II single-agent trials and Phase I combination trials (with paclitaxel and cisplatin). Preclinically, flavopiridol is a potent inhibitor of CDKs 1, 2 and 4 in...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kelland LR

更新日期：2000-12-01 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:Polidocanol is a liquid surfactant having endothelial cell lytic properties. In the form of a controlled, dispensed microfoam it is administered endovenously as a sclerosing agent in the treatment of varicose veins. OBJECTIVE:This review summarizes efficacy of polidocanol endovenous microfoam sclerotherapy ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Eckmann DM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the most common viral opportunistic infection in patients suffering with acquired immunodeficiency virus (AIDS). HCMV is a systemic infection that may infect several sites in the body, including the retina, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, liver, and central nervous system. Retinitis is t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Temsamani J,Pari GS,Guinot P

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) are secreted by the heart and play important roles in the compensation of congestive heart failure with their vasodilating, natriuretic, antiproliferative, lusitropic and neurohumoral-modulating properties. Based on these beneficial properties, exog...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Boerrigter G,Burnett JC Jr

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gene transfer technology is under exploration to find therapies for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurodegenerative disorders. The technology of genetic transfer can also be used as a neurobiological tool to understand the role of various genes in animal models of neurodegeneration. We describe t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Frim DM,Kang UJ

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasopressin (AVP) is a cyclic nonapeptide hormone that exhibits many physiological effects including free water reabsorption, vasoconstriction, cellular proliferation and adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) secretion. In a healthy organism, AVP plays an important role in the homeostasis of fluid osmolality and volume ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Paranjape SB,Thibonnier M

更新日期：2001-05-01 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：:Neuroimmunophilin ligands are a class of compounds that hold great promise for the treatment of nerve injuries and neurological disease. In contrast to neurotrophins (e.g., nerve growth factor), these compounds readily cross the blood-brain barrier, being orally effective in a variety of animal models of ischaemia, tr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Gold BG

更新日期：2000-10-01 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