Gold Nanomaterials: From Preparation to Pharmaceutical Design and Application.

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes is associated with substantially increased cardiovascular mortality. The need to reduce the progression of atherosclerosis alongside lowering blood glucose levels is now well established. Ideally, pharmaceutical treatment should address both of these needs. This review summarises current evidence of th...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Papanas N,Maltezos E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects an estimated 170 million people globally and persistent infection within the liver is the usual outcome of infection. The resulting liver disease leads to substantial morbidity and to date no vaccine exists. Furthermore the treatments available are frequently ineffective. A minority of ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Fitzmaurice K,Klenerman P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last decade, much was learned about the biology of several types of stem and progenitor cells. It has become apparent that various cell sources may have the capacity to promote cardiomyogenesis and new blood vessel formation through different mechanisms, forming the rationale for cell-based therapy in patient...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Rodrigo SF,Ramshorst Jv,Beeres SL,Bax JJ,Schalij MJ,Atsma DE

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity, a chronic low-grade inflammation disorder characterized by an expansion in adipose tissue mass, is rapidly expanding worldwide leading to an increase in the incidence of comorbidities such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. This has led to a renewed interest in the adipose tis...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Landini L,Honka MJ,Ferrannini E,Nuutila P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The brain is a complex, regulated organ with a highly controlled access mechanism: The Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB). The selectivity of this barrier is a double-edged sword, being both its greatest strength and weakness. This weakness is evident when trying to target therapeutics against diseases within the brain. Diseas...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： McCully M,Sanchez-Navarro M,Teixido M,Giralt E

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is the fourth most frequent retinal disorder in terms of prevalence. It typically occurs in young subjects and affects men more often than women. CSC is characterized by serous retinal detachment (SRD) involving mainly the macular area. The clinical course is usually se...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Iacono P,Toto L,Costanzo E,Varano M,Parravano MC

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer in the United States and many other countries. Each year, there are enormous research efforts on its pathogenesis, prevention and treatment led by scientists worldwide. One of the most significant research areas is the impact and mechanisms of existing or new cardio...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Jamaluddin MS,Liang Z,Lu JM,Yao Q,Chen C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacterial cellulose (BC) has recently attained greater interest in various research fields, including drug delivery for biomedical applications. BC has been studied in the field of drug delivery, such as tablet coating, controlled release systems and prodrug design. OBJECTIVE:In the current work, we tested ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Ullah H,Badshah M,Correia A,Wahid F,Santos HA,Khan T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statins effectively reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. However, even after low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal attainment there is a residual CVD risk. To reduce this risk, combining statins with drugs acting on the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) was investigated. The GREek Atorvastatin ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Athyros VG,Katsiki N,Karagiannis A,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytokines are known to play a key role in regulation of gastric functions. Interferon-alpha (IFN-α) has been published to impair gastric motility. Aims of this study were to clarify effect of IFN-α on gastric acid secretion (GAS) and determine role of nitric oxide (NO) in the process. Both subcutaneous (1000, 10000, 1...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Czimmer J,Király Á,Szabó IL,Mózsik G,Sütő G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) comprise a fundamental technology class within the emerging field of nanomedicine, and have been extensively researched for cancer imaging and therapy. This review article will discuss the chemistry and design considerations associated with the synthesis of SPIONs an...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Yoffe S,Leshuk T,Everett P,Gu F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biodegradable particles have important applications in Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) of protein/peptide drugs. And recently, particle systems have also showed to be powerful for vaccine delivery (adjuvant) in order to solve the difficulties when conventional Alum adjuvant was used. However, in above applications, the pr...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Wang L,Yang T,Ma G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stimulation of β-adrenergic receptors in the heart is the most effective endogenous way to increase the mechanical performance of cardiac tissues to meet the requirements of a fight-or-flight situation or stress. On the other hand, sustained activation of cardiac β-receptors initiates maladaptive remodeling of the myo...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Szentmiklosi AJ,Szentandrássy N,Hegyi B,Horvath B,Magyar J,Bányász T,Nanasi PP

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated levels of Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are directly associated with increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Statins have been used to control serum LDLC and this has translated into reduction in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. However, despite hi...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Ali A,Costanzo P,Hoye A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epicardial adipose tissue is not only a specific adipose tissue depot but also an active endocrine organ producing numerous substances with an important role in the development of obesity-related heart diseases. It is located between myocardium and visceral pericardium and consists predominantly of adipocytes, immunoc...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Matloch Z,Cinkajzlova A,Mraz M,Haluzik M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the discovery of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as a causative agent of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) various strategies were employed to counter its devastating actions. One such concept relies on the prevention of HIV entry into host's "competent" cells by means of compounds known as entry inh...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Micewicz ED,Ruchala P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The apoptosis inducing factor (AIF) was first discovered as a caspase-independent apoptosis effector that promoted cell death upon release from the mitochondria (triggered by pro-apoptotic stimuli) and relocalization into the nucleus, where it promotes chromatin condensation and DNA fragmentation. AIF is a mammalian m...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Ferreira P,Villanueva R,Cabon L,Susín SA,Medina M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We illustrate the use of quantitative proteomics, namely isotope-coded affinity tag labelling and tandem mass spectrometry, to assess the targets and effects of the blockade of matrix metalloproteinases by an inhibitor drug in a breast cancer cell culture system. Treatment of MT1-MMP-transfected MDA-MB-231 cells with ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Butler GS,Overall CM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are involved in a number of cellular processes, including cell cycle, growth, and survival, apoptosis, stress responses, angiogenesis, and oncogenesis. Among the characterized HSPs, the molecular chaperone HSP90 has emerged as an exciting molecular target for cancer therapy since its discove...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kondoh Y,Osada H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with premature mortality, severe morbidity, and functional impairment leading to considerable financial burden for both patients and society. Since disease progression and complications can differ from one patient to another, genetic markers are of...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Rodriguez-Rodriguez L,López-Mejias R,Fernández-Gutiérrez B,Balsa A,González-Gay MA,Martín J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of hypertension (HTN) worldwide is high and is constantly rising. HTN is considered to be a silent killer since often there are no obvious symptoms but long-term, HTN significantly increases the risk of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular diseases. Those with diagnosed HTN or at high risk of its ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Rysz J,Franczyk B,Banach M,Gluba-Brzozka A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of polyphenols in the cardiovascular diseases prevention is still a matter of scientific discussion. However, recent clinical studies indicate that intake of anthocyanins and in a lesser extent procyanidins can participate in prevention of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Fruits of Aronia melanocarpa (chokeb...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Parzonko A,Naruszewicz M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The maintenance and regulation of cellular NAD(P)(H) content and its influence on cell function involves many metabolic pathways, some of which remain poorly understood. Niacin deficiency in humans, which leads to low NAD status, causes sun sensitivity in skin, indicative of deficiencies in responding to UV damage. An...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Benavente CA,Jacobson MK,Jacobson EL

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many, if not all, chronic medical, neurodegenerative and neuroprogressive illnesses are characterised by chronic immune activation, oxidative and nitrosative stress (O&NS) and systemic inflammation. These factors, notably elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines, activate indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) leading to an upr...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Morris G,Carvalho AF,Anderson G,Galecki P,Maes M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Single-agent therapy with molecularly targeted agents has shown limited success in tumor growth control, mainly because escape or resistance mechanisms are activated once a signalling molecule is inhibited. Rational combinations of target-specific agents could counteract this response providing a useful strategy in ca...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Porcelli L,Quatrale AE,Mantuano P,Silvestris N,Rolland JF,Biancolillo L,Paradiso A,Azzariti A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) usually consists of active drug molecules along with solid lipids, surfactants, and/or co-surfactants. They possess some potential features such as nano-size, surface with a free functional group to attach ligands, and as well they prove safe homing for both lipophilic as well as h...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Rajpoot K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor metastasis is an important prognostic factor regarding long-term survival rate of cancer patients. At present, no imaging modality or technique is ideal for diagnosis of metastases. Molecular imaging has provided a fantastic tool for tumor metastases imaging. Based on the current medical imaging tools such as ma...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Qiao R,Zhu R,Gao M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of aromatic plants to relief different illness is not a new therapy. Actually aromatic plants have been used for many centuries by different cultures around the world. Pharmacological studies provide scientific support to the traditional use of aromatic medicinal plants and aromatherapy; nevertheless...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Maggio A,Rosselli S,Bruno M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease characterized by cartilage degeneration. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been associated with inflammatory diseases, including OA. Here, we investigated the potential molecular role of lncRNAs in OA pathogenesis. METHODS:ATDC5 cells were treated with lipopol...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Li L,Zhang L,Zhang Y,Jiang D,Xu W,Zhao H,Huang L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers globally and is associated with a high mortality rate. The transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) signaling pathway plays an important role in normal intestinal tissue function, but has also been implicated in the development of CRC. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have al...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Moradi-Marjaneh R,Khazaei M,Ferns GA,Aghaee-Bakhtiari SH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00