Investigational IRAK-4 inhibitors for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

abstract：:With the current standard chemotherapy regimens only approximately 25% of acute myelogenous leukaemia (AML) patients survive > 5 years. Aurora kinases are overexpressed in many human cancers. VX-680 inhibited Aurora-A, -B, -C and the FMS-like tyrosine kinase-3 with apparent inhibitory constants of 0.6, 18, 4.6 and 30 ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria continues to exact a huge toll on the health of residents of endemic countries. Thus, new approaches to prevention and treatment are needed. OBJECTIVE:To provide an update on novel therapies for the prevention of malaria. METHODS:Systematic MEDLINE search from 1956 to 2008 using the search term 'ma...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bojang KA

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the heterogeneity of prostate cancer (PCa), androgen stimulation is fundamental to its development, growth, and lethality. Therefore, the blockade of androgen receptor (AR) signaling is critical to controlling the disease, even after progression with castrate levels of androgens. AREAS COVERED:We ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Isaacsson Velho P,Carducci MA

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) is a challenging consequence of certain malignancies, associated with a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Generally, PC has been treated similarly to metastatic cancers of the primary tumor, but associated with worse outcomes when compared to other sites of metastat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Davies JM,O'Neil B

更新日期：2009-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Compounds that inhibit or modulate γ-secretase, the pivotal enzyme which generates β-amyloid (Aβ), are potential therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease (AD). AREAS COVERED:This article briefly reviews the profile of γ-secretase inhibitors that have reached the clinic and discusses the clinical issues surrou...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Imbimbo BP,Panza F,Frisardi V,Solfrizzi V,D'Onofrio G,Logroscino G,Seripa D,Pilotto A

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:Asthma is a serious world health problem characterised by a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Asthma attacks, or exacerbations, are episodic but airway inflammation is chronically present. Thus, this disorder requires long-term management. The goals of asthma management include prevention steps for long-te...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Centanni S,Santus P

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Tetomilast is a novel thiazole phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor, which may prove useful in both the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Here, the authors review the pharmacology of the drug, and offer critical review of the available data for...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Bickston SJ,Snider KR,Kappus MR

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder characterised by inflammation producing red, thickened areas with a flaky white build-up. Efalizumab is a humanised monoclonal IgG1 antibody that inhibits the binding of T lymphocytes to endothelial cells and their subsequent migration. In patients suffering from plaque psoriasis, ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has undergone significant changes over the past 3 years after a long period of relative stagnation. A better understanding of the biology of the tumor led to the discovery of molecular targeted therapies resulting in significant improvement in outcome for this...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Vakkalanka BK,Bukowski RM

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian cancer leads to more fatalities than any other form of gynaecological cancer in North America and Europe. Over the last 30 years survival figures have improved somewhat due to improvements in diagnosis, surgery and chemotherapy. Despite these advances, the majority of patients will die from their disease, with...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Harries M,Kaye SB

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: To compare the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, safety, and immunogenicity between golimumab and the biosimilar BAT2506 in healthy Chinese male subjects. Research design and methods: A total of 180 healthy male subjects were recruited for this randomized, double-blinded, single-dose, parallel study. They rece...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Wu M,Sun J,Wu D,Xu J,Wei J,Wang Z,Yu J,Li S,Zhang H,Ding Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Argatroban, a synthetic peptidomimetic antithrombin agent, is the first clinical anticoagulant solely to target thrombin. For some time, this drug has been used in Japan for the management of thromboembolic disorders. Recently, it has been approved in Japan for use in thrombotic and ischaemic stroke. Despite a large n...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Jeske W,Walenga JM,Lewis BE,Fareed J

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable advances have been made on compounds that are active as inhibitors of HIV entry and fusion. The discovery of chemokines a few years ago focused the attention on coreceptor inhibitors in addition to fusion and attachment blockers. During the last 5 years, there has been an intense research activity from bo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Citterio P,Rusconi S

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:Therapeutic angiogenesis is a novel approach to the treatment of ischaemic or occlusive coronary and peripheral vascular disease. The therapeutic concept is based on the restoration of distal blood flow by the enlargement of existing vessels and tissue perfusion by the induction of new capillaries. Initial studies hav...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Tarzami ST,Singh JP

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gene transfer technology is under exploration to find therapies for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurodegenerative disorders. The technology of genetic transfer can also be used as a neurobiological tool to understand the role of various genes in animal models of neurodegeneration. We describe t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Frim DM,Kang UJ

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This perspective is the second in a series discussing drugs dropped from development in 2006, with a focus on pulmonary-allergy, dermatological, gastrointestinal and arthritis drugs. A survey of discontinued drugs from 2006 is provided, based on data from the Pharmaprojects database, along with an analysis of biology,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Ozdemir C,Akdis CA

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：:After thousands of years of interest the last few decades have seen a huge increase in our knowledge of the cannabinoids and their mode of action. Their potential as medical therapeutics has long been known. However, very real concerns over their safety and efficacy have lead to caution and suspicion when applying the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Grundy RI

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease that afflicts millions of people worldwide and poor glycemic control in this disease leads to numerous microvascular and macrovascular complications. There is growing evidence that tight glycemic control prevents the development, and delays the progression, of microvascular ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Mudaliar S

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Potent new drugs against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, namely Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter spp. and pan-drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, which constitute an increasing medical threat, are almost absent from the future pharmaceutical pipeline. OBJECTIVE:This drug evaluation foc...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Poulakou G,Giamarellou H

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：: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: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：INTRODUCTION:Obinutuzumab is a novel humanized type II glycoengineered anti-CD20 antibody approved for first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in combination with chlorambucil and for treatment of rituximab-refractory follicular lymphoma (FL). Areas covered: We describe current preclinical and clinic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Klein C,Bacac M,Umana P,Fingerle-Rowson G

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an age-associated, progressive, and irreversible fatal interstitial lung disease. Although many drugs have failed in clinical trials, these failures improved the understanding of the pathogenesis of IPF. Currently, there are two drugs approved for IPF that slow the pr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Sato S,Yanagihara T,Kolb MRJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth hormone-insensitivity syndrome (GHIS) is usually caused by mutations in the growth hormone receptor. Recombinant IGF-I has been used to treat GHIS either alone (mecasermin) or in combination with IGF-binding protein (IGFBP)-3 (mecasermin rinfabate). IGF-I increases the growth velocity of children with IGF defic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on investigational drugs

authors： Kemp SF,Thrailkill KM

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00