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Antimicrobial Plant Peptides: Structure, Classification, Mechanism And Therapeutic Potential
Authors: Shaina Shahab Khan and Suaib LuqmanAvailable online: 17 March 2025More LessHumans, animals, and plants possess small polypeptides known as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which are often positively charged. They are tiny, mostly basic peptides with a molecular weight of 2 to 9 kDa. They are a crucial part of plants' innate defense system, acting as effector molecules that provide a resistance barrier against pests and diseases. Plants have been found to contain antimicrobial peptides belonging to num Read More
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Chemical Profiling and Antibacterial Potential of Methanol Extract of Solanum xanthocarpum Fruits against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Implications for AMR Management
Available online: 03 March 2025More LessAim To investigate the antimicrobial potential of methanol fruit extract of Solanum xanthocarpum against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and elucidate its mode of action. Background The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) demands the exploration of alternative therapeutic strategies to combat resistant pathogens. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Solanum xanthocarpum methanol extract ag Read More
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Application of Artificial Intelligence-Based Approaches in the Discovery and Development of Protein Kinase Inhibitors (PKIs) Targeting Anticancer Activity
Available online: 28 February 2025More LessHerein, we present an in-depth review focused on the application of different artificial intelligence (AI) approaches for developing protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs) targeting anticancer activity, focusing on how the AI-based tools are making promising advances in drug design and development, by predicting active compounds for essential targets involved in cancer. In this context, the machine learning (ML) approach performs a Read More
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Therapeutic Potential of Quercetin in Type 2 Diabetes Based on a Network Pharmacology Study
Available online: 13 February 2025More LessIntroduction Currently, there are pharmacological treatments for type 2 diabetes (T2D), but these are ineffective. Quercetin is a flavonoid with antidiabetic properties. Objective This research aimed to identify the molecular mechanism of Quercetin in T2D from network pharmacology. Methods We obtained T2D-related genes from MalaCards and DisGeNET, while potential targets for Quercetin were sourced from SwissT Read More
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Therapeutic Potential of Simvastatin: Cellular Mechanism, Binding Energetics, and Resistance Developments
Available online: 30 January 2025More LessStatins are a class of hypolipidemic agents that have been shown to promote osteogenic differentiation through enhanced alveolar bone recovery, inserted osseointegration, and cartilage regeneration. This review uses Molecular Docking (MD) simulations and additional Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) methods to present the state of the art in statin therapy. Furthermore, several studies have shown that factors such as li Read More
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A Recent Progress in Biological Activities of 1,3,4-thiadiazole and its Derivatives: A Review
Available online: 30 January 2025More Less1,3,4-thiadiazole can be produced in several ways and has a wide range of possible biological uses. As a result, scientists have created novel procedures for producing 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives and their use in medicine. Among the activities are Anticancer, anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiHIV, antidiabetic, antitubercular, antifungal, and other properties. We have compiled different biologica Read More
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Roles of C/EBPβ/AEP in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Authors: Jing Guo, Xin-Yi Liu, Sha-Sha Yang, Qiang Li, Yang Duan, Shan-Shan Zhu, Ke Zhou, Yi-Zhi Yan and Peng ZengAvailable online: 27 January 2025More LessIn recent years, an increasing number of studies have shown that increased activation of aspartic endopeptidases (AEPs) is a common symptom in neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). AEP cleaves amyloid precursor protein (APP), tau (microtubule-associated protein tau), α-synuclein (α-syn), SET (a 39-KDa phosphoprotein widely expressed in various tissues and localizes predominantly in the nucleus), and TAR DNA-binding pro Read More
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SRT1720 Treatments Hepatic Ischemia Reperfusion Injury by Regulation of NF-κB Signaling Pathways and Reduce Cell Apoptosis: From Network Pharmacology to Experimental Validation
Authors: Zhongzhe Li, Wenting Geng, Beilei Yu, Bin Wang, Shuxuan Sun and Lu ZhouAvailable online: 21 January 2025More LessBackground and objective Hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury (HIRI) is a common complication closely related to the prognosis of liver surgery, and effective treatment methods are still unavailable. SRT1720 has the characteristics of multifunction and multitarget which may cope with the multidirectional complex pathological process caused by HIRI. The present study aimed to explore the potential mechanism of SRT1720 Read More
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Osseointegration Process Improving via Functionalization of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review
Available online: 21 January 2025More LessIntroduction/Objectives Failures of osseointegrated implants pose a significant challenge in the medical field, often attributed to prolonged osseointegration periods and bacterial infections. Functionalization of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes (TNTs) has emerged as a promising strategy to improve osseointegration and mitigate infections. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis and systematic review to identify tr Read More
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Advances in the Study of Halogenated Natural Products
Authors: Lijing Zhang, Bing Liu, Ting Zhu, Xue Tian, Ning Chen and Yuxin WangAvailable online: 21 January 2025More LessHalogenated natural products are an important class of secondary metabolites that are widely distributed in nature. The presence of halogen atoms usually enhances the pharmacological activity of the compounds. As a result, halogenated natural products have shown promising pharmacological activities in antibacterial, antitumour, anti-inflammatory and antiplasmodial properties, providing a rich resource for th Read More
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Synthesis, X-Ray Structure, Characterization, Antifungal Activity, DFT, and Molecular Simulation of a Novel Pyrazole Carboxylic Acid
Available online: 21 January 2025More LessBackground The search for new antifungal agents is critical due to the rising resistance of fungal pathogens to existing treatments. This study focuses on the synthesis and evaluation of a novel compound, 1-benzyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (compound L1), as a potential antifungal agent. Methods Compound L1 was synthesized and characterized using a range of analytical techniques, including 1H^1H1H Read More
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Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Natural Flavonoids in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Insights into Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Regulation
Authors: Min Wang, Yanqing Zhang, Yaxin Li, Mengyu Zhang, Jinrui Liu, Yuxin Cao, Junbo Xie and Shuo WangAvailable online: 15 January 2025More LessInflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic non-specific disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract, and Intestinal Mucosal Barrier (IMB) damage is closely related to its pathogenesis. The management of IBD often involves repairing the mechanical, chemical, immune, or biological barriers of the intestinal mucosa to alleviate symptoms. Currently, the treatment of IBD patients requires continuous medication or surgi Read More
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100 Years of Insulin: A Historical Perspective
Available online: 10 January 2025More LessBackground Diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels, has increased dramatically in recent years, prompting the need for more affordable diagnoses and treatments. Objective This study aimed to conduct a brief historical and theoretical review on the development of insulin. Methods Scientific and technological data have been retrieved and analyzed with a focus on the develop Read More
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Synthetic Strategies for the Development of Ibuprofen Derivatives: A Classified Study
Authors: Kuchana Madhavi and Barla Karuna DeviAvailable online: 10 January 2025More LessIbuprofen, a widely used NSAID from the aryl propionic acid class, effectively relieves pain, fever, and inflammation. On prolonged use, it leads to gastrointestinal, hepatic, and renal toxicities, particularly gastrointestinal ulcers. These side effects are largely attributed to the carboxylic acid functional group common to NSAIDs. The present review highlights the different modifications done to the carboxylic group in Ibuprofen Read More
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Targeting Malaria's Achilles' Heels: A Review of Plasmodium Life Cycle Vulnerabilities for Drug Discovery
Authors: Shruti Shukla, Shikha Kushwah and Ashutosh ManiAvailable online: 10 January 2025More LessThe global rise of drug-resistant malaria parasites is becoming an increasing threat to public health, emphasizing the urgent need for the development of new therapeutic strategies. Artimisinin-based therapies, once the backbone of malaria treatment, are now at risk due to the resistance developed in parasites. The lack of a universally accessible malaria vaccine exacerbates this crisis, underscoring the need to Read More
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Conformation Study and Design of Novel 6-Hydroxybenzothiazole-2-Carboxamides as Potentially Potent and Selective Monoamine Oxidase B Inhibitors for Neuroprotection
Authors: Dong Xie, Penghang Guo, Quantang Zhao, Yu Gao, Jianan Zhang and Jie ZhouAvailable online: 10 January 2025More LessBackground 6-hydroxybenzothiazole-2-carboxamide is a novel, potent, and specific monoamine oxidase B inhibitor that can be used to study the structure of molecules and come up with new ways to protect neurons. Objective The objective of this work was to create an effective model using derivatives of 6-hydroxybenzothiazole-2-carboxamide and establish a dependable predictive foundation for the development of neuropr Read More
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Traditional Chinese Medicine for Liver Cancer Treatment: Network Pharmacology Research
Authors: Shihao Zheng, Yixiao Gu, Wenying Qi, Wei Wang, Xiaoke Li, Xiaobin Zao, Size Li, Shaoyu Liu, Tianyu Xue, Yongan Ye and Aimin LiuAvailable online: 09 January 2025More LessBackground As one of the common malignant tumors nowadays, liver cancer has more risk factors for its development and is characterized by a high recurrence rate, high mortality rate, and poor prognosis, which poses a great threat to people's health. The specific efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine is based on clinical practice, which is a high degree of generalization of the characteristics and scope of the clinical eff Read More
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Bioanalysis, Analysis, Chemistry, and Pharmacological Aspects of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitors
Authors: Sunidhi Jain, Roshani Patil and Sanjay SharmaAvailable online: 08 January 2025More LessThe development of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitors (HIF-PHIs), such as Roxadustat (ROX), Enarodustat (ENA), Desidustat (DES), Vadadustat (VAD), Molidustat (MOL), and Daprodustat (DAP), has significant effects on anemia in chronic kidney disease. This review presents comprehensive information about the synthesis, pharmacology, and analysis of HIF-PHIs across several matrices. The literatur Read More
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Benzimidazole Derivatives in Breast Cancer: Target-Specific Therapeutic Breakthroughs
Available online: 07 January 2025More LessDespite ongoing advancements in drug design and developments, breast cancer remains a serious and devastating disease and is ranked as the second most common illness in women. Breast cancer rates have increased significantly during the last 40 years. This necessitates the development of novel treatment techniques. Currently, chemotherapy is the primary mode of treatment for breast cancer; however, its Read More
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