Plasma Non-cholesterol Sterols as Markers of Cholesterol Synthesis and Intestinal Absorption: A Critical Review.

abstract：:Quinone based bioreductive drugs have, potentially, a very versatile use in cancer chemotherapy. They can be activated by DT-diaphorase and hence can be used to target tumour types rich in this (O2)-independent reductase enzyme. Small molecular modifications can substantially reduce specificity for DT-diaphorase and u...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： McNally VA,Patterson AV,Williams KJ,Cowen RL,Stratford IJ,Jaffar M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) has been widely used as a target for novel anticancer agents, such as blocking antibodies and small molecular weight tyrosine kinase compounds. In spite of recent advances in cancer cell biology, leading to the introduction of clinically active new drugs, such as cetuximab, ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Bianco R,Damiano V,Gelardi T,Daniele G,Ciardiello F,Tortora G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Depression is one of the most common psychiatric conditions affecting numerous individuals in the world. However, the currently available antidepressant medication shows low response and remission rates. Thus, new antidepressants need to be discovered or developed. Aiming to describe the current neurobiological hypoth...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kern N,Sheldrick AJ,Schmidt FM,Minkwitz J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A severe atypical pneumonia designated as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) by The World Health Organization broke out in China and menaced to more than other 30 countries between the end of the year 2002 and June of the year 2003. A novel coronavirus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-C...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Chen S,Luo H,Chen L,Chen J,Shen J,Zhu W,Chen K,Shen X,Jiang H

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunosenescence is considered a major contributory factor to the increased frequency of morbidity and mortality among elderly. On the other hand centenarians are considered the best example of successful ageing. To gain insight into mechanisms of immunosenescence and its clinical relevance, a possible model is repres...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Colonna-Romano G,Buffa S,Bulati M,Candore G,Lio D,Pellicanò M,Vasto S,Caruso C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:From the evidence of failed injection-based growth factor therapies, it has been proposed that a naturally triggered uninterrupted blood circulation of the growth factors would be superior. OBJECTIVE:We seek to stimulate discussions and more research about the possibility of using the already available grow...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Muresanu C,Somasundaram SG,Vissarionov SV,Gavryushova LV,Nikolenko VN,Mikhaleva LM,Kirkland CE,Aliev G

更新日期：2020-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：:"Molecular recognition" is one of the most important molecular processes for living systems in order to maintain their life, since most of the biological functions are initiated with the process. Understanding of the process is also important for designing a new drug. Firstly, it is important to find a target of a dru...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Phongphanphanee S,Yoshida N,Hirata F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ultrasound contrast agents involving a therapeutic drug applied during enhanced imaging can be used for targeted therapy. The preparation of contrast agents is a precondition and basis for the use of multifunctional contrast agents in molecular imaging. METHODS:This study uses thin-film hydration-mechanical vi...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Yang F,Li Y,Liufu C,Wang Y,Chen Z

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phase-change contrast agents (PCCAs) for ultrasound-based applications have resulted in novel ways of approaching diagnostic and therapeutic techniques beyond what is possible with microbubble contrast agents and liquid emulsions. When subjected to sufficient pressures delivered by an ultrasound transducer, stabilized...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Sheeran PS,Dayton PA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histone deacetylases (HDACs), which act on acetylated histones and/or other non-histone protein substrates, represent validated epigenetic targets for the treatment of cancer and other human diseases. The inhibition of HDAC activity was shown to induce cell cycle arrest, differentiation, apoptosis as well as a decreas...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kollar J,Frecer V

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:P2Y12 adenosine di-phosphate (ADP) receptor antagonists are critical to reduce thrombotic recurrences in acute coronary syndromes patients and for those undergoing percutaneous coronary revascularization. Multiple lines of evidence suggest that the level of on-treatment platelet reactivity inhibition with P2Y12 ADP re...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Laine M,Camoin-Jau L,Bessereau J,Sébastien A,Paganelli F,Bonello L

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains elusive, it appears that there is chronic activation of the immune and inflammatory cascade in genetically susceptible individuals. Current disease management guidelines have therefore focused on the use of anti-inflammatory agents, aminosalicylates...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Ogata H,Hibi T

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：:Reverse transcriptase (RT) is one of the most important targets for HIV drug discovery. However, the emergence of resistant mutants has become one of the biggest challenges in HIV-1 RT drug discovery/development and attracted great research interests worldwide. It is particularly important to develop novel anti-HIV-1 ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Hao GF,Yang SG,Yang GF

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nanodelivery of therapeutics into the brain will require a step-change in thinking; overcoming the blood brain barrier is one of the major challenges to any neural therapy. The promise of nanotechnology is that the selective delivery of therapeutics can be delivered through to the brain without causing secondary d...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Ellis-Behnke RG,Teather LA,Schneider GE,So KF

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the brain, acetylcholine (ACh) is regarded as one of the major neurotransmitters. During the advancement of Alzheimer's disease (AD) cholinergic deficits occur and this can lead to extensive cognitive dysfunction and decline. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) remains a highly feasible target for the symptomatic improveme...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kabir MT,Uddin MS,Begum MM,Thangapandiyan S,Rahman MS,Aleya L,Mathew B,Ahmed M,Barreto GE,Ashraf GM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plants have been used to treat health disorders and prevent diseases since antiquity in all civilizations including the Indian and Chinse civilizations. Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia L.) is one of the most important medicinal plants in Indian folk medicine and is commonly known as the "Heart-leaved Moonseed" o...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Verma DK,Goyal K,Kumar P,El-Shazly M

更新日期：2020-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) are associated with a substantially increased risk of coronary disease and cardiovascular events. Furthermore, numerous studies have suggested that HDL may exert several potentially important antiatherosclerotic and endothelial-protective effects. In particu...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Besler C,Heinrich K,Riwanto M,Lüscher TF,Landmesser U

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthase produces ATP in cells and is found on the inner membrane of mitochondria or the cell plasma membrane (ectopic ATP synthase). Here, we summarize the functions of ectopic ATP synthase in vascular endothelial cells (ECs). Ectopic ATP synthase is involved in adenosine metabolism on th...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Fu Y,Zhu Y

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carboxylic acids are an important natural component as a final product or intermediates for syntheses. They are produced in plants, animals and also as products from biotechnological processes. This review presents the use of single hydroxide particles and layered double hydroxides as alternative adsorbents to remove ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Rodriguez LEG,Bail A,Castillo RO,Arízaga GGC

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dioxygen (O2) is an exogenously supplied gas with a number of properties that make it valuable as a biological source of energy and as a result much of life has become dependent on this molecule. Nitric oxide (NO), carbon dioxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) are small molecules that are sometimes in a gaseous state...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Fukuto JM,Collins MD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a heterogeneous and progressive neurodegenerative disease which in Western society mainly accounts for clinical dementia. Inflammation plays a key role in AD and dissecting the genetics of inflammation may provide an answer to the possible treatment. Hence, the better understanding of diffe...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Balistreri CR,Grimaldi MP,Chiappelli M,Licastro F,Castiglia L,Listì F,Vasto S,Lio D,Caruso C,Candore G

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By updating John Littleton's work published 15 years ago this review summarizes recent work on pharmacodynamic aspects of acamprosate and the perspective for future developments. In addition to insights into the role of glutamatergic receptor systems, craving and relapse inspired by acamprosate, clinical research poin...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Kiefer F,Mann K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroinflammation is a common characteristic of several mental health conditions such as major depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and schizophrenia (SCHZ). Inflammatory processes trigger and/or further deteriorate mental functions and are regarded as targets for therapeutic drug develo...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Echeverria V,Grizzell JA,Barreto GE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Somatostatin is a tetradeca peptide hormone produced by many different endocrine cells throughout the body. It is also present in both the central and peripheral nervous system. The peptide has many different moods of action including inhibition of hormone secretion and influence on gastrointestinal motility. Somatost...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Janson ET,Oberg K

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The complex system of molecular communications underlying cell biochemistry and function involves numerous components including kinases, phosphatases and transcription factors, which are known to be sensitive to cellular and tissue redox changes. Reactive oxygen species (ROS), whose constitutive generation in cells an...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Leonarduzzi G,Sottero B,Testa G,Biasi F,Poli G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent meta-analysis showed that the mean age of onset of psychosis among cannabis users was almost three years earlier than that of non-cannabis users. However, because cannabis users usually smoke tobacco, the use of tobacco might independently contribute to the earlier onset of psychosis. We aimed to use meta-ana...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Myles N,Newall H,Nielssen O,Large M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The common mechanism of action of aspirin and the chemically unrelated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is the inhibition of prostaglandin (PG) production due to interference with the enzymatic activity of cyclooxygenase (COX). These agents have long been used as effective treatments for arthritis. The r...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Crofford LJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rapidly becoming the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. This is primarily driven by the global epidemic of obesity and diabetes as well as the aging of the general population. Most of the epidemiology data of NAFLD for North America are published from stud...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Arshad T,Golabi P,Henry L,Younossi ZM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The derangement of the cardiac energy substrate metabolism plays a key role in the pathogenesis of heart failure. The utilization of non-carbohydrate substrates, such as fatty acids, is the predominant metabolic pathway in the normal heart, because this provides the highest energy yield per molecule of substrate metab...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical design

authors： Nagoshi T,Yoshimura M,Rosano GM,Lopaschuk GD,Mochizuki S

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00