Targeted therapy and promising novel agents for the treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcomas.

abstract：:Toll-like receptors (TLRs) form a family of pattern recognition receptors that have emerged as key mediators of innate immunity. These receptors sense invading microbes and initiate the immune response. TLR-mediated inflammation is an important pathogenic link between innate immunity and a diverse panel of clinical di...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Földes G,von Haehling S,Anker SD

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard drug therapy of adult polymyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis includes high-dose corticosteroids and cytotoxic drugs (methotrexate, azathioprine (AZA) and cyclophosphamide). Recent data are in favour of the early introduction of a cytotoxic or immunomodulating drug in addition to corticoster...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Fam AG

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly. Pharmacological treatment of AD includes Anticholinesterase Inhibitors (AChEIs) for mild-moderate AD, and memantine for severe AD. These drugs provide mainly symptomatic short-term benefits without clearly influencing the progres...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Galimberti D,Scarpini E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous studies over the last few years have suggested that modulating the glutamatergic system may be an efficient method to achieve an antidepressant effect. Data suggest that metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGlu receptors), related to long-term, modulatory effects on glutamatergic neurotransmission, may be a goo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Palucha A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The introduction of therapy with tumor necrosis factor antagonists (aTNF) was a cornerstone of treatment modalities in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). After > 10 years of using aTNF, the introduction of aTNF therapy was a major step forward in the medical management of patients with spondyloarth...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Braun J,Baraliakos X,Heldmann F,Kiltz U

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent landmark studies using hydroxy-methyl-glutaryl-Co-enzyme A reductase inhibitors (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or statins), specifically, pravastatin and simvastatin, have led to dramatic changes in medical practice. These clinical trials have demonstrated that clinicians can impact coronary morbidity and mortal...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mellies M,McGovern M

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leukotriene B(4) (LTB(4)) is a lipid inflammatory mediator derived from membrane phospholipids by the sequential actions of cytosolic phospholipase A2 (PLA2), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) and leukotriene A(4) (LTA(4)) hydrolase. Several inflammatory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Hicks A,Monkarsh SP,Hoffman AF,Goodnow R Jr

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The significant proportion of gout patients not reaching serum urate levels below 6.0 mg/dL and the debated pathogenicity of hyperuricemia (HU) itself motivate investigators to develop new drugs to decrease uricemia. AREAS COVERED:This review discusses the drugs considered to be in active development from...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Pascart T,Richette P

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:COPD is a chronic disease of the lung that is characterised by decreased air flow and associated abnormal inflammatory responses of the lungs. A total of 80% of COPD incidences are observed in patients with history of smoking tobacco. The chronic condition of COPD is characterised by airway remodelling, which leads to...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Srivastava PK,Dastidar SG,Ray A

更新日期：2007-07-01 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：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：:Liver targeted therapy is designed to deliver a substance preferentially to the organ in order to increase the accumulation, improve the therapeutic effect and reduce toxicity to other organs. The aim of selective targeting is to deliver a substance to a specific cell type in the liver. A variety of vehicles have been...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Wu J,Wu GY,Zern MA

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) controls a key signaling pathway in the development of many malignant diseases. Several genetic studies have proven its central role in the regulation of apoptosis, proliferation, angiogenesis and immune responses making it an attractive target for...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mankan AK,Greten FR

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parasitic infections are widespread in developing countries and frequently associated with immunocompromised patients in developed countries. Consequently, such infections are responsible for a significant amount of human mortality, morbidity and economic hardship. A growing consensus has identified the urgent need fo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Soeiro MN,De Souza EM,Stephens CE,Boykin DW

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tremendous increase in the global prevalence of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its conglomeration of metabolic disorders has dramatically intensified the search for innovative therapies to fight this emerging epidemic. Over the last decade, the family of nuclear receptors, especially the peroxisome proliferator-activat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Savkur RS,Miller AR

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methylphenidate (MPH) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Despite the elevated rates of ADHD in children with epilepsy, few studies have examined the use of MPH in this population. Case reports have warned about new-onset seizures in patients tre...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Baptista-Neto L,Dodds A,Rao S,Whitney J,Torres A,Gonzalez-Heydrich J

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：: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：:Effectiveness of the influenza vaccine in persons with high-risk conditions needs to be improved. In this paper, the authors review various vaccination strategies, including repeated doses of the vaccine or the use of higher hemagglutinin (HA) content vaccines that have been shown to result in improved immunogenicity....

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Safdar A,Cox MM

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Therapeutic oligonucleotides have emerged as a promising new class of drug that could silence undruggable targets; they can potentially treat metabolic liver diseases such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hereditary hemochromatosis and alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. Areas covered: This artic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Alkhouri N,Gawrieh S

更新日期：2021-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:INH-A21 is an experimental human immune globulin for intravenous infusion (IGIV) derived from donors specifically selected for elevated levels of antibodies against the Staphylococcal fibrinogen-binding proteins, serine aspartate dipeptide repeat G and clumping factor A. Phase II results demonstrated that infusions of...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bloom BT

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor-ionophore complex plays a key role in learning and memory and has efficacy in animals and humans with affective disorders. GLYX-13 is an N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) glycine-site functional partial agonist and cognitive enhancer that also shows rapid antidepressan...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Moskal JR,Burch R,Burgdorf JS,Kroes RA,Stanton PK,Disterhoft JF,Leander JD

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The introduction and exploration of novel agents has significantly improved patient outcome in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). One such compound, bortezomib, was the first proteasome inhibitor (PI) to be approved as a MM therapeutic. The efficacy and safety data provided by bortezomib usage has pro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bringhen S,Gay F,Donato F,Troia R,Mina R,Palumbo A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. The decline of dopamine leads to motor dysfunctions manifested as tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia. The pharmacological treatment of choice for the past 30 years has primarily been the do...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Tuite P,Riss J

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors are a new class of targeted anticancer agents. Several HDAC inhibitors are in clinical trials and have shown significant activity against a spectrum of both haematological and solid tumours at doses that are well tolerated by patients. HDACs and histone acetyltransferases can, by ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Marks PA,Dokmanovic M

更新日期：2005-12-01 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：: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:Frontline chemotherapy is successful against chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), but results in untoward toxicity. Further, prognostic factors, cytogenetic anomalies, and compensatory cellular signaling lead to therapy resistance or disease relapse. Therefore, for the past few years, development of targete...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Vangapandu HV,Jain N,Gandhi V

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：:CGRP is a potent vasodilator that has been shown to have a physiological and/or pathological role in neurogenic inflammation, headaches including migraine, thermal injury, circulatory shock, pregnancy and menopause, hypertension and heart failure and is known to be cardioprotective. CGRP is also a positive inotrope an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00