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Current Pharmaceutical Design - Volume 22, Issue 5, 2016
Volume 22, Issue 5, 2016
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Interleukin-6: A Critical Cytokine in Cancer Multidrug Resistance
Authors: Morteza Ghandadi and Amirhossein SahebkarMultidrug resistance (MDR) is a phenomenon through which tumor cells develop resistance against the cytotoxic effects of various structurally and mechanistically unrelated chemotherapeutic agents. The most consistent feature in MDR is overexpression and/or overactivity of ATP-dependent drug efflux transporters. Other mechanisms such as overexpression of drug-detoxifying enzymes and alterations in pro-survival or pro-d Read More
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Neuroprotective Mechanisms Mediated by CDK5 Inhibition
Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5) is a proline-directed serine/threonine kinase belonging to the family of cyclin-dependent kinases. In addition to maintaining the neuronal architecture, CDK5 plays an important role in the regulation of synaptic plasticity, neurotransmitter release, neuron migration and neurite outgrowth. Although various reports have shown links between neurodegeneration and deregulation of cyclin-dep Read More
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Unique Medicinal Properties of Withania somnifera: Phytochemical Constituents and Protein Component
Authors: Parvaiz A. Dar, Laishram R. Singh, Mohammad A. Kamal and Tanveer A. DarWithania somnifera is an important medicinal herb that has been widely used for the treatment of different clinical conditions. The overall medicinal properties of Withania somnifera make it a viable therapeutic agent for addressing anxiety, cancer, microbial infection, immunomodulation, and neurodegenerative disorders. Biochemical constituents of Withania somnifera like withanolideA, withanolide D, withaferin A and withania Read More
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Inflammatory Process in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's Diseases: Central Role of Cytokines
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are the two most widespread neurological disorders (NDs) characterized by degeneration of cognitive and motor functions due to malfunction and loss of neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). Numerous evidences have established the role of neuroinflammation in the AD and PD pathology. The inflammatory components such as microglia, astrocytes, complement sy Read More
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Polyphenols: Potential Future Arsenals in the Treatment of Diabetes
Authors: Md. Solayman, Yousuf Ali, Fahmida Alam, Md. Asiful Islam, Nadia Alam, Md. Ibrahim Khalil and Siew Hua GanDiabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common endocrine metabolic disorders. In addition to exercise and diet, oral anti-diabetic drugs have been used as a part of the management strategy worldwide. Unfortunately, none of the conventional anti-diabetic drugs are without side effects, and these drugs pose an economic burden. Therefore, the investigation of novel anti-diabetic regimens is a major challenge for researc Read More
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Current Updates on Therapeutic Advances in the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases
Despite the significant advances in the medical research and treatment methods, the rate of mortality associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is continuously rising and it remains the leading cause of death worldwide. There are several treatment methods for CVD and associated complications that have been considered till now. The current treatment methods cannot produce rapid cure, but could prevent or redu Read More
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Computer Aided Drug Design: Success and Limitations
Over the last few decades, computer-aided drug design has emerged as a powerful technique playing a crucial role in the development of new drug molecules. Structure-based drug design and ligand-based drug design are two methods commonly used in computer-aided drug design. In this article, we discuss the theory behind both methods, as well as their successful applications and limitations. To accomplish this, we review Read More
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Conotoxins: Structure, Therapeutic Potential and Pharmacological Applications
Authors: Rafia Mir, Sajjad Karim, Mohammad Amjad Kamal, Cornelia M. Wilson and Zeenat MirzaCone snails, also known as marine gastropods, from Conus genus produce in their venom a diverse range of small pharmacologically active structured peptides called conotoxins. The cone snail venoms are widely unexplored arsenal of toxins with therapeutic and pharmacological potential, making them a treasure trove of ligands and peptidic drug leads. Conotoxins are small disulfide bonded peptides, which act as Read More
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Psychopharmacology of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Effects and Side Effects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychiatric disorder in children which manifests with hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention. Several drugs are used in treatment of ADHD. Stimulants, atomoxetine, anti-depressants, and bupropion are common medications used in the treatment of ADHD. Stimulants are widely used as the first line treatment in children with ADHD. Their mechanism of action i Read More
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Efficacy and Safety of Evacetrapib for Modifying Plasma Lipids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background. Evacetrapib, a new cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitor, is being investigated as a potential therapeutic option for reducing cardiovascular events through increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) concentrations. How evacetrapib affects other lipid parameters is less certain. The present study aimed to estimate the effect of evacetrapib on plasma lipid concentrations and to assess it Read More
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Manufacturing of [14C]-Labeled Drug Substance and Drug Product Utilized in Clinical Research: A Case Study of Omecamtiv Mecarbil
This mini-review describes the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control activities associated with the manufacture of [14C]-labeled drug substance and subsequent drug compounding activities to generate clinical trial material utilized in human absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion clinical studies. Due to the unstable nature and increased decomposition rates observed with [14C]-labeled compounds, the manufactur Read More
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Cadherins: The Superfamily Critically Involved in Breast Cancer
Authors: Maeirah Afzal Ashaie and Ezharul Hoque ChowdhuryBreast cancer, one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among females, is regulated in part by diverse classes of adhesion molecules one of which is known as cadherins. Located at adherens junctions, the members of this superfamily are responsible for upholding proper cell-cell adhesion. Cadherins possess diverse structures and functions and any alteration in their structures or functions causes impeding of nor Read More
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction as a Tool for Evaluation of Magnetic Poly(Glycidyl methacrylate)-Based Microspheres in Molecular Diagnostics
Authors: Stepanka Trachtova, Alena Spanova, Daniel Horak, Hana Kozakova and Bohuslav RittichDNA amplification by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used for the evaluation of efficiency of polymer coating of magnetic hydrophilic poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-glycidyl methacrylate) (P(HEMA-co-GMA)) and poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) microspheres with/without carboxyl groups. The inhibition effect of magnetic microspheres on real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) course w Read More
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