Potential use of exenatide for the treatment of obesity.

abstract：:Plasma concentrations of the peptide endothelin (ET) are elevated in several cardiovascular diseases. Animal studies suggest that activation of ET receptors may contribute to the increase in vascular resistance and remodelling of cardiovascular tissues that are characteristic of these pathologies. Antagonists of these...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Maguire JJ,Davenport AP

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Even established and effective antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) in atrial fibrillation (AF) are limited by their pro-arrhythmic and non-target organ side effects. Therefore the search continues for safer and effective new AADs. OBJECTIVE:This review will examine a novel AAD, tedisamil--a multichannel potassium c...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Krishnamoorthy S,Lip GY

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a common skin disease which is characterised by the proliferation and abnormal differentiation of keratinocytes, coupled with complex immune disturbances. The beneficial effects of vitamin D derivatives in this disease are due to their capacity to inhibit proliferation, their ability to induce normal diff...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Guilhou JJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dasatinib is a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor with activity against the Src family kinases. The Src pathway is active in breast cancer and has been shown to promote cell proliferation, invasiveness, and metastases. Preclinical data support the use of dasatinib to inhibit breast cancer cell growth, modulat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Scher KS,Somlo G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, particularly multi-drug resistant, are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients admitted to intensive care units. Thus, new antibiotics covering these pathogens are urgently needed. OBJECTIVE:To review characteristics of telavancin, a nov...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bassetti M,Mikulska M,Righi E,Nicolini L,Viscoli C

更新日期：2009-04-01 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: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：:TNP-470, an analogue of fumagillin, has been shown to inhibit angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. In 1992, TNP-470 entered clinical development for cancer as an anti-angiogenic agent. It is currently in Phase I/II trials in Kaposi's sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, brain cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and prostat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kruger EA,Figg WD

更新日期：2000-06-01 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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Migraine is an episodic, substantially inherited brain disorder affecting 15% of adults in Western Europe and North America, and is one of the commonest reasons for patients to see their physicians. While the World Health Organization considers that severe migraine can be as disabling as quadrip...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Marin JC,Goadsby PJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) is responsible for the degradation of misfolded or damaged proteins, regulating inflammatory processes and cell cycle progression. The aim of this article is to summarize the currently available data regarding the possible utility of proteasome inhibitors (PIs) in the ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kandilis AN,Karidis NP,Kouraklis G,Patsouris E,Vasileiou I,Theocharis S

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：: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：:Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are diseases of the airways with an underlying inflammatory component. The prevalence and healthcare burden of asthma and COPD is still rising and is predicted to continue to rise in the current century. The beta-agonists and corticosteroids form the basis of the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Hele DJ,Belvisi MG

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Antiangiogenic strategies are affording considerable interest and have become a major milestone in therapeutics of various adult cancers. However, progress has been slow to expand such therapies to patients with pediatric solid malignancies. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:This review discusses th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Taylor M,Rössler J,Geoerger B,Vassal G,Farace F

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Control of the immune system is of indispensable importance for graft acceptance and function. Immunological changes in the graft before and after organ harvesting, the transplantation procedure itself and the organ recipients clinical state contribute to the immune response. Leukocyte trafficking [1] into a graft is ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Behrend M

更新日期：2000-04-01 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：:Binding of microbial cell surface adhesins to host receptor molecules is a critical early step in microbial infection and pathogenesis. Anti-adhesive strategies aimed at blocking this interaction offer an attractive means of preventing infection at an early stage. The strategy should reduce the likelihood of resistant...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kelly CG,Younson JS

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) demands both more effective and less expensive biologically based treatments. Our understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease is increasing as new biochemical pathways are identified. Most reports emphasize proangiogenic stimuli, with the natural inhibitory elements rec...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Hernández C,Simó R

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The failure of drug candidates in clinical development remains a critical issue for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This article documents those oncology drugs discontinued in 2008 and briefly reviews reasons for termination of development. Source information was derived from a search of the Pharmapro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Williams R

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:About 185,000,000 people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Currently, the most successful HCV infection antiviral therapies reduce the chance of progression towards the advanced phases of the hepatopathy (liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and death). Recently, however...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Gentile I,Zappulo E,Buonomo AR,Maraolo AE,Borgia G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dyslipidemia is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Insufficient reduction in LDL-C from existing therapies in patients at high risk of atherogenic cardiovascular disease is an unmet clinical need. Circulating PCSK9 causes hypercholesterolemia by reducing LDL receptors in hep...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Nishikido T,Ray KK

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：:Clinical trials showing the benefits of reducing the effects of TNF- alpha in rheumatoid arthritis have highlighted the key role of the cytokine TNF- alpha in this inflammatory condition. A new approach to reducing the effects of TNF- alpha is to decrease its synthesis by inhibiting TNF- alpha converting enzyme with G...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Approximately 300 million people worldwide are currently affected by asthma. Improvements in the understanding of the mechanisms involved in such inflammatory airway disorders has led to the recognition of new therapeutic approaches. Heparin, a widely used anticoagulant, has been shown to be beneficial in ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Shastri MD,Peterson GM,Stewart N,Sohal SS,Patel RP

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in supportive care, septic shock remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. With the identification of the systemic inflammatory response as a major component in the pathogenesis of the septic shock syndrome, much of the recent work has focused on modulating this response. This includes antiend...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Sharma VK,Dellinger RP

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vasopressin system is complex and interacts with the central nervous, cardiovascular, renal, and hematological systems. Vasopressin plays an important role in the control of blood osmolarity and vascular tone, but is also involved in many other physiological events, which are mediated mainly via three types of vas...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Favory R,Salgado DR,Vincent JL

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that adversely affects both the quality and longevity of life. The disease is characterised by elevated blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) that is associated with microvascular complications and increased macrovascular risk. Existing oral agents, either alone or in combinatio...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Coghlan M,Leighton B

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Kunitz-type proteinase inhibitor, tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI), is the only endogenous inhibitor of the tissue factor (TF)-mediated coagulation pathway that plays a dominant role in normal haemostasis. TFPI exerts its action by binding to factor Xa (FXa) forming a TFPI-FXa complex that then, in a second ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kaiser B,Hoppensteadt DH,Fareed J

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00