Current Drug Targets - Volume 26, Issue 3, 2025

The family of proteins known as Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal (BET) proteins has become a key participant in the control of gene expression, having a significant impact on numerous physiological and pathological mechanisms. This review offers a thorough investigation of the BET protein family, clarifying its various roles in essential cellular processes and its connection to a variety of illnesses, from inflammatory disorders Read More

The second largest cause of cancer-related death worldwide, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is also the most common primary liver cancer. HCC typically arises in patients with liver cirrhosis. Existing synthetic medicines for treating chronic liver disease are ineffective and come with undesirable side effects. Although herbal remedies have widespread popularity, there is still a long road ahead before they are fully acc Read More

Obesity is a significant health concern due to its rapid increase worldwide. It has been linked to the pathogenic factors of renal diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. Notably, obesity raises the likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), leading to higher adult mortality and morbidity rates. This study explores the molecular mechanisms that underlie obesity-associ Read More

Numerous health hazards are associated with fungal infections, ranging from asymptomatic cases to potentially fatal invasive diseases that are especially dangerous for those with impaired immune systems. The main causes behind these diseases are opportunistic fungi, namely Aspergillus, Candida, and Cryptococcus. Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) require a global response that includes the development of vaccines, standa Read More