abstract：:Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a major health problem and one of the leading causes of end-stage renal disease worldwide. Despite recent advances, there exists an urgent need for the development of new treatments for DKD. DKD is characterized by the excessive synthesis and deposition of extracellular matrix proteins...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Sakuma H,Hagiwara S,Kantharidis P,Gohda T,Suzuki Y

更新日期：2020-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The mTOR signaling pathway is abnormally activated in pancreatic cancer and is related to tumor glucose metabolism. However, its specific regulation mechanism is still unclear. Therefore, this study aims to investigate whether Sestrin2 affects the glucose metabolism of pancreatic cancer by modulating mTOR signal and t...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Guo Y,Zhu H,Weng M,Zhang H,Wang C,Sun L

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury is a common gastrointestinal disorder. Polysaccharides separated from herbs have been shown to be effective for ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury, but whether the polysaccharides from Dendrobium officinale Kimura & Migo leaves (LDOP-1) protected mucosa from ethanol-induced i...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Ke Y,Zhan L,Lu T,Zhou C,Chen X,Dong Y,Lv G,Chen S

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: New treatment platforms that can prevent acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or reduce its mortality rate in high-risk coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, such as those with an underlying cancer, are urgently needed. Rejuveinix (RJX) is an intravenous formulation of anti-oxidants and anti-...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Uckun FM,Carlson J,Orhan C,Powell J,Pizzimenti NM,van Wyk H,Ozercan IH,Volk M,Sahin K

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the clinical use of digitalis as the first pharmacological therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF) 235 years ago in 1785, antiarrhythmic drug therapy has advanced considerably and become a cornerstone of AF clinical management. Yet, a preventive or curative panacea for sustained AF does not exist despite the rise o...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Geng M,Lin A,Nguyen TP

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The response to pazopanib in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) has been found to differ in Western and Eastern populations. Here, we analyzed the efficacy and side effects of pazopanib as first-line therapy in 31 consecutive patients with mRCC who were treated at a single Chinese center. Thirty-one ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wang B,Song JW,Chen HQ

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage are characterized by their diversity, plasticity, and variety of functions. Among them, macrophages play a central role in antiviral responses, tissue repair, and fibrosis. Macrophages can be reprogrammed by environmental cues, thus changing their phenotype during an ant...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Gracia-Hernandez M,Sotomayor EM,Villagra A

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Immunosuppressant non-adherence is a widespread problem among solid organ recipients. With the newly published clinical trials, the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) based systematic review of adherence-enhancing interventions on immunosuppressant adherence in solid organ recipients has not been completed....

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Shi YX,Liu CX,Liu F,Zhang HM,Yu MM,Jin YH,Shang SM,Fu YX

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Paeoniflorin (PF) is the main active component of Paeonia lactiflora Pall., which is used in the treatment of severe cholestatic hepatitis. However, its biological mechanism in regulating bile acid metabolism and cholestatic liver injury has not been fully revealed. Our study aimed to reveal the mechanism of PF in the...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wei S,Ma X,Niu M,Wang R,Yang T,Wang D,Wen J,Li H,Zhao Y

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Irregular histone modification and aberrant lncRNAs expression are closely related to the occurrence of tumors including acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, the effects and specific underlying molecular mechanism of histone deacetylase inhibitors on lncRNA expression in AML cells are unclear. Here, we reported the ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lin L,Que Y,Lu P,Li H,Xiao M,Zhu X,Li D

更新日期：2020-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of current neuroleptics was largely aiming to decrease excessive dopaminergic signaling in the striatum. However, the notion that abnormal dopamine creates psychotic symptoms by causing an aberrant assignment of salience that drives maladaptive learning chronically during disease development suggests a...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Kätzel D,Wolff AR,Bygrave AM,Bannerman DM

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungal secondary metabolites serve as a rich resource for exploring lead compounds with medicinal importance. Diorcinol N (DN), a fungal secondary metabolite isolated from an endophytic fungus, Arthrinium arundinis, exhibits robust anticancer activity. However, the anticancer mechanism of DN remains unclear. In this s...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Yuan XL,Li XQ,Xu K,Hou XD,Zhang ZF,Xue L,Liu XM,Zhang P

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disorders can be associated with alterations in gut microbiota (dysbiosis) and behavioral disturbances. In experimental colitis, administration of fish oil (FO) or cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD), reduce inflammation. We investigated the effect of combined FO/CBD administration on inflammati...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Silvestri C,Pagano E,Lacroix S,Venneri T,Cristiano C,Calignano A,Parisi OA,Izzo AA,Di Marzo V,Borrelli F

更新日期：2020-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Most of these patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) present with the advanced stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis, and thus decrease the 5-year survival rate to about 5%. Immune checkpoint inhib...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Huang Z,Su W,Lu T,Wang Y,Dong Y,Qin Y,Liu D,Sun L,Jiao W

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Complex disease is a cascade process which is associated with functional abnormalities in multiple proteins and protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. One drug one target has not been able to perfectly intervene complex diseases. Increasing evidences show that Chinese herb formula usually treats complex diseases ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Gao Y,Wang KX,Wang P,Li X,Chen JJ,Zhou BY,Tian JS,Guan DG,Qin XM,Lu AP

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To explore the role of pharmacists and innovation of pharmacy interventions for COVID-19 patients in China. Methods:We comprehensively searched PubMed and Chinese databases Sinomed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure to identify articles reporting pharmacist interventions and pharmacy services for COVID...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Yi ZM,Hu Y,Wang GR,Zhao RS

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. It takes some time from chronic gastritis to develop in GC. Early detection of GC will help patients obtain timely treatment. Understanding disease evolution is crucial for the prevention and treatment of GC. Here, we present a convolu...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Ma B,Guo Y,Hu W,Yuan F,Zhu Z,Yu Y,Zou H

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:As a major opportunistic pathogen, Pseudomonas aeruginosa can produce various virulence factors and form biofilms. These processes are controlled by the quorum sensing (QS) system. Sodium new houttuyfonate (SNH) is an adduct of houttuyfonate, the main component of the common Chinese medicine plant Houttuynia cordata, ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zhao Y,Mei L,Si Y,Wu J,Shao J,Wang T,Yan G,Wang C,Wu D

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Neutrophil killing of bacteria is mediated by oxidative and non-oxidative mechanisms. Oxidants are generated through the NADPH oxidase complex, whereas antimicrobial proteins and peptides rank amongst non-oxidative host defenses. Mucus hypersecretion, deficient hydration and poor clearance from the airways are promine...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Cantin AM,Ouellet C,Cloutier A,McDonald PP

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Adamantyl groups are key structural subunit commonly used in many marketed drugs targeting diseases ranging from viral infections to neurological disorders. The metabolic disposition of adamantyl compounds has been mostly studied using LC-MS based approaches. However, metabolite quantities isolated from biological pre...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Honrao C,Ma X,Kulkarni S,Joshi V,Malamas M,Zvonok A,Wood J,Strand D,Guo JJ,Makriyannis A

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Cannabis extracts in oil are becoming increasingly available, and, during the last years, there has been growing public and scientific interest about therapeutic properties of these compounds for the treatment of several neurologic diseases, not just epilepsy. The discovered role of the endocannabinoid system in epile...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Raucci U,Pietrafusa N,Paolino MC,Di Nardo G,Villa MP,Pavone P,Terrin G,Specchio N,Striano P,Parisi P

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：:More than a century has passed since the first surgical mesh for hernia repair was developed, and, to date, this is still the most widely used method despite the great number of complications it poses. The purpose of this study was to combine stem cell therapy and laparoscopy for the treatment of congenital hernia in ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Marinaro F,Casado JG,Blázquez R,Brun MV,Marcos R,Santos M,Duque FJ,López E,Álvarez V,Usón A,Sánchez-Margallo FM

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The insulin regulated aminopeptidase (IRAP) has been proposed as an important therapeutic target for indications including Alzheimer's disease and immune disorders. To date, a number of IRAP inhibitor designs have been investigated but the total number of molecules investigated remains quite small. As a member the M1 ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Barlow N,Thompson PE

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:"Lipotoxicity" induced by free fatty acids (FAs) plays a central role in the pathogenesis of many metabolic diseases, with few treatment options available today. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a novel gaseous signaling molecule, has been reported to have a variety of pharmacological properties, but its effect on FAs metaboli...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zhao C,Yu N,Li W,Cai H,Liu M,Hu Y,Liu Y,Tang M

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Opioids are broad spectrum analgesics that are an integral part of the therapeutic armamentarium to combat pain in the clinical practice. Unfortunately, together with analgesia, a number of adverse effects can occur such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, gastrointestinal alterations and cognitive impairments. Naltrex...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Micheli L,Di Cesare Mannelli L,Lucarini E,Parisio C,Toti A,Fiorentino B,Rigamonti MA,Calosi L,Ghelardini C

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to elucidate the role of the circadian gene Bmal1 in human cartilage and its crosstalk with the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA). We verified the periodical variation of the circadian gene Bmal1 and then established a modified multiple platform...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Chen G,Zhao H,Ma S,Chen L,Wu G,Zhu Y,Zhu J,Ma C,Zhao H

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:A large and growing body of literature has focused on the association between "white coat hypertension" (WCH) and the underlying target organ damage. The evidence suggests that WCH is may not an entirely benign phenomenon. However, whether patients with WCH should receive antihypertensive drugs is unresolved. Therefor...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Xiang H,Xue Y,Wang J,Weng Y,Rong F,Peng Y,Ji K

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an acute onset pneumonia caused by a novel Betacoronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), emerged in the Wuhan City of China in December 2019 and evolved into a global pandemic. To date, there are no proven drugs or vaccines against this virus. Hence...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Samaddar A,Grover M,Nag VL

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:SUMOylation is a post-translational modification that plays a crucial role in the cellular stress response. We aimed to demonstrate whether and how the SUMO E2 conjugation enzyme Ubc9 affects acute myocardial ischemic (MI) injury. Methods and Results:Adenovirus expressing Ubc9 was administrated by multipoint inje...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Xiao Q,Chen XH,Jiang RC,Chen SY,Chen KF,Zhu X,Zhang XL,Huang JJ,Qin Y,Zhang GP,Yi Q,Luo JD

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Using pharmacogenetics in guiding drug therapy experiences a steady increase in uptake, although still leads to discussions as to its clinical use. Psychiatry constitutes a field where pharmacogenomic testing might help in guiding drug therapy. To address current challenges, this minireview provides an update regardin...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： van Schaik RHN,Müller DJ,Serretti A,Ingelman-Sundberg M

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma multiform (GBM) is the most common primary glial tumor resulting in very low patient survival despite current extensive therapeutic efforts. Emerging evidence suggests that more effective treatments are required to overcome tumor heterogeneity, drug resistance and a complex tumor-supporting microenvironme...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Colapietro A,Yang P,Rossetti A,Mancini A,Vitale F,Martellucci S,Conway TL,Chakraborty S,Marampon F,Mattei V,Gravina GL,Biordi AL,Wei D,Newman RA,Festuccia C

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aim:Platycodon grandiflorum (PG) has been widely used for treating chronic bronchitis (CB). However, the material basis and underlying mechanism of action of PG against CB have not yet been elucidated. Methods:To analyze the ingredients in PG, ultraperformance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-fl...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Deng Y,Ren H,Ye X,Xia L,Liu M,Liu Y,Yang M,Yang S,Ye X,Zhang J

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Repeat expansion mutations in the C9ORF72 gene are the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Repeat-associated non-AUG translation of this expansion produces dipeptide repeat proteins (DRPs). The arginine containing DRPs, polyGR and polyPR, are consistently...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Premasiri AS,Gill AL,Vieira FG

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Etiology of colorectal cancer (CRC) is related, at least in part, with nutritional profile and epidemiological data indicating a key role of dietary fat on CRC pathogenesis. Moreover, inflammation and eicosanoids produced from arachidonic acid might have a pivotal role in CRC development. However, the effect of specif...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Storniolo CE,Cabral M,Busquets MA,Martín-Venegas R,Moreno JJ

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Lapatinib, targeting the human epidermal growth factor receptor family members HER1 and HER2, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. However, resistance to lapatinib remains a common challenge to HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Until now, the...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Bao S,Chen Y,Yang F,Sun C,Yang M,Li W,Huang X,Li J,Wu H,Yin Y

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphatic vessels, as an important part of the lymphatic system, form a fine vascular system in humans and play an important role in regulating fluid homeostasis, assisting immune surveillance and transporting dietary lipids. Dysfunction of lymphatic vessels can cause many diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular di...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Peng L,Dong Y,Fan H,Cao M,Wu Q,Wang Y,Zhou C,Li S,Zhao C,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a recessive genetic disease due to mutations of the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) gene encoding the CFTR chloride channel. The ion transport abnormalities related to CFTR mutation generate a dehydrated airway surface liquid (ASL) layer, which is responsible for an a...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Briottet M,Shum M,Urbach V

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesis, antimicrobial activity evaluations, biomolecule-binding properties (DNA), and absorption and emission properties of a new series of (Z)-1,1,1-trichloro-4-alkyl(aryl)amino-4-arylbut-3-en-2-ones (4, 5) and 2,2-difluoro-3-alkyl(aryl)amino-4-aryl-6-(trichloromethyl)-2H-1,3,2-oxazaborinin-3-ium-2-uides (6, 7...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Rosa WC,Rocha IO,Rodrigues MB,Coelho HS,Denardi LB,Ledur PC,Zanatta N,Acunha TV,Iglesias BA,Bonacorso HG

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor-targeting nanomaterial-based chemotherapeutic drug delivery systems have been shown to represent an efficacious approach for the treatment of cancer because of their stability in blood circulation and predictable delivery patterns, enhanced tumor-selective drug accumulation, and decreased toxicity to normal tiss...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Yu T,Li Y,Gu X,Li Q

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:SARS-CoV-2 is a positive sense RNA coronavirus that constitutes a new threat for the global community and economy. While vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are being developed, the mechanisms through which this virus takes control of an infected cell to replicate remains poorly understood. Upon infection, viruses completely ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Gatti P,Ilamathi HS,Todkar K,Germain M

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00