Retinoid X receptor ligands: a patent review (2007 - 2013).

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypertension represents a substantial cardiovascular risk factor. Among anti-hypertensive drugs, diuretics play an important role. Nevertheless, they present adverse effects such as hypokalemia or hyperkalemia. In this panorama, inhibitors of the renal outer medullary potassium (ROMK) channels are emerging...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Martelli A,Testai L,Breschi MC,Calderone V

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Xanthine oxidase (XO) is a molybdoflavoprotein that catalyzes the oxidative hydroxylation of purines to produce uric acid and reactive oxygen species. These reaction products can cause severe disease conditions like hyperuricemia which makes XO enzyme, an important therapeutic target in diseases like gout....

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Singh JV,Bedi PMS,Singh H,Sharma S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This application claims salts and crystalline forms of a previously disclosed DP2 receptor antagonist (2-[3-[2-(tert-butylsulfanylmethyl)-4-(2,2-dimethylpropanoylamino)phenoxy]-4-methoxy-phenyl]acetic acid (1)). It also claims compositions containing the free acid and its salts, especially the sodium salt and their us...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Norman P

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Not only hypercholesterolemia, but also low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is a critical risk factor for atherosclerosis-related disease. Therefore, there has been great interest in identifying effective and selective cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitors that can raise high-de...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Shinkai H

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurostatin, a natural glycosphingolipid inhibitor of astroblast and astrocytoma division, present in mammalian brain, is the modified ganglioside O-acetylated GD1b. It is cytostatic for rat astroblasts, C6 glioma cells and various human astrocytoma lines grades III and IV, with median inhibitory dose values ranging 1...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Nieto-Sampedro M,Doncel-Pérez E,Fernández-Mayoralas A

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Survivin is a prominent anti-apoptotic molecule expressed widely in the majority of cancers. Overexpression of survivin leads to uncontrolled cancer cell growth and drug resistance. Efficient downregulation of survivin expression and its functions can sensitise the tumour cells to various therap...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Kanwar JR,Kamalapuram SK,Kanwar RK

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Rho kinase/ROCK is critical in vital signal transduction pathways central to many essential cellular activities. Since ROCK possess multiple substrates, modulation of ROCK activity is useful for treatment of many diseases. AREAS COVERED:Significant progress has been made in the development of ROCK inh...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Feng Y,LoGrasso PV

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Angiogenesis is an important component of certain normal physiological processes, but aberrant angiogenesis contributes to some pathological disorders and in particular to tumor growth. Activation of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a c...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Peng FW,Liu DK,Zhang QW,Xu YG,Shi L

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:HIV/AIDS is one of the most devastating diseases in the world affecting > 40 million people worldwide. Morbidity and mortality from AIDS are significantly reduced due to the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Long-term toxicity, emergence of drug resistant HIV strains and drug-drug int...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Singh IP,Chauthe SK

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The application (US20100233143) is in the field of embryonic stems cells (ESCs) and the generation of ESCs from parthenogenetically activated human oocytes. OBJECTIVE:It aims at determining optimal conditions for parthenogenetically activating human oocytes. METHODS:Oocytes isolated from female donors were...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Taupin P

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tryptase is one of the main serine-proteinases located in the secretory granules of mast cells, and is released through degranulation, which is involved in the pathogenesis of allergic inflammatory disease, cardiovascular diseases, lung fibrosis and tumor. Therefore, inhibitors targeting tryptase may repre...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Ni WW,Cao MD,Huang W,Meng L,Wei JF

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aldose reductase (ALR2) is both the key enzyme of the polyol pathway, whose activation under hyperglycemic conditions leads to the development of chronic diabetic complications, and the crucial promoter of inflammatory and cytotoxic conditions, even under a normoglycemic status. Accordingly, it represents ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Quattrini L,La Motta C

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) is a collagen-activated receptor tyrosine kinase. Upon collagen binding, DDR1 undergoes tyrosine autophosphorylation, which consequently triggers downstream genetic and cellular pathways and plays critical roles in the regulation of cellular morphogenesis, differentiati...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Guo J,Zhang Z,Ding K

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since the 1970s, the treatment options for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have increasingly relied upon the use of inhaled drug formulations, generally from handheld inhaler devices. The introduction of combinations of a corticosteroid with a long-acting β2 agonist has dramatically transf...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Norman P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) and carbon monoxide (CO) are endogenously produced gaseous autacoids that regulate a number of physiological processes, including the inflammatory response, cell death and proliferation, neural transmission and smooth muscle tone. OBJECTIVE/METHODS:The current review aims to provide...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Bannenberg GL,Vieira HL

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The appetite stimulating effects of melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) continues to be of high interest, and there is substantial support to investigate the use of MCH 1-receptor antagonists for the treatment of obesity. Other areas of potential use for MCH 1-receptor antagonists include depression and an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Johansson A

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The non-receptor tyrosine kinase, inducible tyrosine kinase (Itk), plays an important role in thymus(T)-cell signalling and the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Itk, and the other Tec family members, Rlk and Tec, are viewed as attractive drug targets for new agents for the treatment of autoimmune ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Norman P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The most conventional drug delivery systems exist with limitations such as drug degradation, toxicity and low bioavailability. Also, hypodermic injections can cause pain, compromising patient compliance. Due to this, transdermal drug delivery systems can minimize several problems associated with conventi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Queiroz MLB,Shanmugam S,Santos LNS,Campos CA,Santos AM,Batista MS,Araújo AAS,Serafini MR

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Piperine is a simple and pungent alkaloid found in the seeds of black pepper (Piper nigrum). Following its isolation and full characterization, the biological properties of piperine have been extensively studied, and piperine-like derivatives have shown an interesting range of pharmacological activities. I...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Chavarria D,Silva T,Magalhães e Silva D,Remião F,Borges F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: TIM3 and PD-1 are checkpoint inhibitors in cancer that coordinate the downregulation of the proliferation of antigen-specific lymphocytes. There is a great need to discover and develop new therapies focused on inhibiting the action of TIM3 and PD-1 and consequently improving the immune response in the va...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Herrera-Camacho I,Anaya-Ruiz M,Perez-Santos M,Millán-Pérez Peña L,Bandala C,Landeta G

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Na/K-ATPase is a heterodimeric transmembrane protein that regulates neuronal signaling, ion homeostasis, muscle contraction and substrate transportation. Modulators of Na/K-ATPase inhibit Na(+)/K(+) exchange and increase cytosolic Ca(2+) to induce inotropic activity in heart failure patients. Besides produ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Wang HY,O'Doherty GA

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK) plays a crucial role in the repair of DSBs via non-homologous end joining (NHEJ). Several DNA-PK inhibitors are being investigated for potential anticancer treatment in clinical trials. Area covered: This review aims to give an overview of patents published since 201...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Hu S,Hui Z,Lirussi F,Garrido C,Ye XY,Xie T

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α regulates the expression of genes involved in angiogenesis, cellular energy metabolism, and cell survival during cancer development. The increased expression of HIF-1α in most solid tumors is associated with poor prognoses and therapeutic outcomes. Therefore, HIF has been ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Ban HS,Uto Y,Won M,Nakamura H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Almost half the global population is estimated to be at risk of contracting dengue infection. Of the 400 million infections estimated to occur annually, 4 million can be potentially life-threatening leading to vascular leakage and shock. The only treatment available to severe dengue patients is fluid repla...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Beesetti H,Khanna N,Swaminathan S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over the past three years numerous patents and patent applications have been published relating to scientific advances in the use of the green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (the most abundant, and bioactive compound in green tea) and its analogs as anticancer agents. EGCG affects multiple ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Landis-Piwowar K,Chen D,Foldes R,Chan TH,Dou QP

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Therapeutic antibodies have grown to become an important product class within the biopharmaceutical market. A prerequisite to their commercialization is adequate patent protection. Disclosure requirements and the types of claims available in different jurisdictions can impact the scope of protection availa...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： De Luca C,Trifonova A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The cyclic nucleotides cAMP and cGMP are ubiquitous intracellular second messengers regulating a large variety of biological processes. The intracellular concentration of these biologically relevant molecules is modulated by the activity of phosphodiesterases (PDEs), a class of enzymes that is grouped in 1...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Trabanco AA,Buijnsters P,Rombouts FJ

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) form the backbone of antiretroviral treatment for many HIV-infected individuals. The unique antiviral activity, high specificity and low toxicity associated with this class of agents make them a frequent choice for first-line therapy. However, the ef...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Zhan P,Liu X

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application is in the field of adult neurogenesis and its therapeutic potential. It aims to characterize the activity of apigenin and related compounds on adult neurogenesis in vivo and in vitro. Apigenin and related compounds are derivatives used in food products. They were administered intraperitoneally and oral...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Taupin P

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The potential therapeutic applications of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) have attracted attention, based on its broad-spectrum neuropharmacological action rather than its endocrine properties. These central nervous system (CNS)-mediated effects provide the rationale for use of TRH and its analogs in t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Khomane KS,Meena CL,Jain R,Bansal AK

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00