Clinical pharmacology study of the corticosteroid nasal spray dexamethasone cipecilate (NS-126): examination of the durability of efficacy in the nasal induction test.

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：:In most countries the last two decades have seen a very substantial rise in the prevalence of heart failure, and in a majority of patients hypertension is both an antecedent condition and a contributing cause. Heart failure is also a major cause of hospital admissions; its amelioration and, as far as possible, prevent...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Funder JW

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：: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：:Endothelin (ET) is a pivotal physiological regulator of blood pressure through its effects on blood vessels, heart, lung and kidneys, and the ET system can be overactive in disorders such as pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and renal disease. Such observations stimulated interest among scientists and pharmaceutic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Benigni A,Perico N,Remuzzi G

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gossypol has received significant attention as a result of its potential therapeutic application as a male antifertility agent. Furthermore, recent research examining the biological activity of gossypol has revealed a number of other promising lines of enquiry. These have focused on the antitumour, antiviral and antio...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Dodou K,Anderson RJ,Small DA,Groundwater PW

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the treatment of advanced/metastatic head and neck cancer (HNC), resistance to chemotherapy and to anti-EGFR agents remains a major issue, and new molecular drugs are eagerly awaited. Over the last decade, knowledge of the genetic landscape of HNC has rapidly grown. However, no tailored therapeutic inte...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bossi P,Alfieri S

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a worldwide health problem. Response rates to current standard of treatment (pegylated IFNs and ribavirin) are low in patients with the prevailing genotype 1. OBJECTIVE:To review papers published or presented at recent international meetings showing the results o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Vento S,Cainelli F,Temesgen Z

更新日期：2008-11-01 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：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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:The use of traditional medicines of natural origin is being encouraged for the treatment of chronic disorders, as synthetic drugs in such cases may cause unpredictable adverse effects. Berberine, a traditional plant alkaloid, is used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for its antimicrobial and an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Vuddanda PR,Chakraborty S,Singh S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improving the tumour selectivity of cytotoxic drugs through conjugation to tumour-reactive monoclonal antibodies may lead to novel, more potent agents for cancer therapy. The maytansinoid drugs are 100- to 1000-fold more cytotoxic in vitro than current clinical anticancer drugs. We recently demonstrated that conjugati...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Liu C,Chari RV

更新日期：1997-02-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The unmet need and the growing prevalence of hyperuricemia and its complications worldwide have pushed investigators to identify new agents to manage hyperuricemia. AREAS COVERED:This review discusses the drugs in preclinical and early clinical trials for hyperuricemia, their mechanisms of action and avai...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Shahid H,Singh JA

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：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：:Therapeutic angiogenesis is a novel approach to the treatment of ischaemic or occlusive coronary and peripheral vascular disease. The therapeutic concept is based on the restoration of distal blood flow by the enlargement of existing vessels and tissue perfusion by the induction of new capillaries. Initial studies hav...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Tarzami ST,Singh JP

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preclinical and clinical evidence support the effectiveness of neurotrophins in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and neurodegenerative diseases. Delivery of neurotrophins to target sites in the brain remains a major obstacle for their use in humans. Development of orally active agents that mimic the effects of nerve growth fa...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Glasky AJ,Glasky MS,Ritzmann RF,Rathbone MP

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from progressive deficient of insulin in patients with a background of insulin resistance. Current treatment algorithms recommended by American Diabetes Association/The European Association for the Study of D...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Tan X,Cao X,Zhou M,Zou P,Hu J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is associated with increased hospitalization rates and high in-hospital mortality, and has emerged as a major public health problem over the past decade. In recent years, several new drugs and therapeutic approaches have failed to reduce short- and long-term morbidity...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Triposkiadis F,Parissis JT,Starling RC,Skoularigis J,Louridas G

更新日期：2009-06-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Aurora kinases are key regulators of mitosis and inhibition of Aurora kinase activity is a rational therapeutic strategy in the treatment of solid tumors and hematological malignancies. AREAS COVERED:This paper will provide an updated summary of preclinical and clinical experience with ENMD-2076 in hemato...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： How J,Yee K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This perspective is the second in a series discussing drugs dropped from development in 2006, with a focus on pulmonary-allergy, dermatological, gastrointestinal and arthritis drugs. A survey of discontinued drugs from 2006 is provided, based on data from the Pharmaprojects database, along with an analysis of biology,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ozdemir C,Akdis CA

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The outcome of patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors has been dramatically improved by therapy with imatinib mesilate (imatinib mesylate), a KIT and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Unfortunately, the majority of patients eventually experience disease progression due to drug re...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Sankhala KK,Papadopoulos KP

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Molecular analyzes including molecular descriptor/phenotype interactions have led to better characterization of epithelial ovarian cancer patients, including a definition of a BRCA wild-type (BRCAwt) phenotype. Understanding how and when to use agents targeted against dependent BRCAwt pathways or other m...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ivy SP,Kunos CA,Arnaldez FI,Kohn EC

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sorafenib is an oral multikinase inhibitor with anti-angiogenic and anti-proliferative activity that is indicated for use in hepatocellular and renal cell carcinomas. Sorafenib is being developed in a number of solid tumors, including breast cancer (BC). AREAS COVERED:A series of four randomized, double-b...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Gradishar WJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Asthma is a common respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction and airway hyperresponsiveness and symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Allergic rhinitis is a common comorbidity in asthma and glucocorticoids are the key stone in the ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Meteran H,Backer V

更新日期：2016-08-01 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