Developments with experimental and investigational drugs for axial spondyloarthritis.

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：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：INTRODUCTION:The prognosis for patients with oesophagogastric (OG) cancer remains poor, with a median survival of approximately 9 - 11 months for patients with metastatic disease. However, a more personalised approach to treatment, using drugs tailored to the molecular characteristics of patients' tumours, has the pote...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Moorcraft SY,Chau I

更新日期：2014-10-01 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

abstract：:Background: We aimed to estimate population-based trends in the prevalence of coexisting type 2 diabetes (T2D) and suspected nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and pioglitazone use among U.S. adults.Research design and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examinat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Le P,Chaitoff A,Rothberg MB,McCullough A,Alkhouri N

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Basal-like breast cancer is characterized by being triple negative and aggressive. Defects in DNA repair is a promising therapeutic target as BRCA alterations are found in 11 to 42% of these tumors, with a frequency varying according to family history and ethnicity. The oral PARP inhibitors exploit this de...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Robert M,Frenel JS,Gourmelon C,Patsouris A,Augereau P,Campone M

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Available drugs partially attenuate the hyperglycemia characteristic of diabetes. However, successful approaches to treat the root cause or to cure or prevent diabetes remain elusive. Drug discovery and development programs continue to focus on mechanisms that impact specific symptoms of diabetes. In 2014,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Colca JR

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present, the nucleoside reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors and protease inhibitors (PI) have dominated the therapeutic options for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. From the initial monotherapeutic strategies, to the widely accepted multi-drug cocktails of today, the use of these two...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Buckheit RW

更新日期：2001-08-01 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：:This review highlights some important advances that have taken place in cannabinoid research over the last four years. It focuses on novel ligands that are of interest either as experimental tools or as lead compounds for therapeutic agents and possible clinical applications for some of these ligands. The molecular ta...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Pertwee RG

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a growing understanding of the central role that platelets play in coronary artery disease. The glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor has recently been identified as the final common pathway for platelet aggregation and hence has been the focus of many clinical trials to influence various aspects of coronary artery ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Salam AM,Suwaidi JA

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lupus nephritis (LN) is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Current therapies for LN are limited by significant toxicities and high rates of relapse. A clear and present need exists for the development of effective, targeted and well-tolerated treatme...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Thanarajasingam U,Niewold TB

更新日期：2014-10-01 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：:Transcription factors are proteins that regulate gene transcription and expression. In many cases of acute leukaemia chromosomal aberrations are translocations of transcription factors which change their expression and induce the leukaemic phenotype. These abnormal transcription factors are tumour-specific and can be ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Douer D

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In asthma, most commonly, 'conventional' anti-inflammatory medications represented by inhaled corticosteroids and leukotriene inhibitors are effective. In some patients however additional inhibition of the airways inflammation is necessary. Such compounds might be molecules inhibiting specifically certain ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Antoniu SA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The topics discussed at this conference covered many aspects of the pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, from the search of new therapeutic targets and evaluation of new diagnostic techniques to preclinical and clinical development of novel therapies. This contribution focuses pri...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Hellmich B,Gross WL

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis (TB), which kills more people than any other infectious disease, was declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization in 1993. The emergence of new Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains that are resistant to some or all current antitubercular drugs seriously hampers the control of the disease. Up...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kremer LS,Besra GS

更新日期：2002-08-01 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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) incidence in the United States increases with age. Given the progressive ageing of the general population, incidence of these diseases is likely to continue to rise in the future. There is an acute need for therapeutic developments ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Epling-Burnette PK,Loughran TP Jr

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decade, transdermal delivery of testosterone (T) has been shown to be a safe and effective means of treating male hypogonadism. Transdermal T patches can provide for physiologic androgen replacement in over 90% of men with hypogonadism. In addition, T patches have been shown to be equivalent to im. T ester...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Amory JK,Matsumoto AM

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fact that PPAR-gamma is expressed dramatically higher in fat, regulating gene transcription in response to small lipophilic ligands, supports an essential role of increased lipophilicity for those ligands. On the other hand, the skepticism concerning high lipophilicity as a characteristic associated with undesirab...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Giaginis C,Theocharis S,Tsantili-Kakoulidou A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the use of the statins to lower low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, leading to major reductions in the mortality and morbidity that is associated with coronary artery disease, considerable mortality and morbidity remains. Increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol levels has been associated with re...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fenofibrate is the most widely used fibrate. Its efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of hypertriglyceridaemia and combined hyperlipidaemia have been demonstrated in several clinical trials. OBJECTIVE:To review the pharmacology, lipid-lowering and extra-lipid effects of fenofibrate and to preview ABT-...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Filippatos T,Milionis HJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ATP-gated P2X7 receptors (P2X7) make a unique family of extracellular ATP-activated plasma membrane ion channels expressed in haematopoietic and epithelial cells. They have been extensively studied in immune cells where their activation leads to the rapid release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and the initiation of the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Roger S,Pelegrin P

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Sepsis with Bacillus anthracis infection has a very high mortality rate despite appropriate antibiotic and supportive therapies. Over the past 15 years, recent outbreaks in the US and in Europe, coupled with anthrax's bioterrorism weapon potential, have stimulated efforts to develop adjunctive therapies to...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ohanjanian L,Remy KE,Li Y,Cui X,Eichacker PQ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant toxins constitute a new modality for the treatment of cancer, since they target cells displaying specific surface-receptors or antigens. They are fusion proteins, which contain toxin and ligand regions, and are produced in Escherichia coli. The ligand may be a growth factor or a fragment of an antibody, an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kreitman RJ

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Current treatment for polycythemia vera (PV) is limited and primarily targets thrombosis risk. Agents targeting distinct mechanisms of action within myeloproliferation are undergoing clinical evaluation to optimize efficacy, improve tolerance and augment long term disease complications. AREA COVERED:This ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Padrnos L,Mesa R

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：:Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Knee OA is associated with joint pain, activity limitation, physical disability, reduced health-related quality of life, and increased mortality. To date, all pharmacologic treatments for OA are directed toward pain management. Lorecivivint (LOR) ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Sabha M,Siaton BC,Hochberg MC

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00