Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry - Online First

Background MMP1 (matrix metallopeptidase 1) plays a significant role in the degradation of collagen fibres within the extracellular matrix, and has been linked to a multitude of biological processes, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, periodontal disease, and tumor invasion. Objective In order to discover inhibitors of MMP1 that originate from the phytochemicals of the dandelion (Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz.). Read More

Introduction Globally, breast cancer (BC) affects a greater number of women than any other kind of cancer, and it is the second leading cause of death after lung cancer. The current standard of care for cancer treatment is the surgical excision of the malignant tumor followed by adjuvant therapy with chemotherapy or radiation. Regrettably, the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy frequently cause harm to healthy t Read More

Chemistry research focuses on reducing energy and minimizing harmful byproducts. Pyrazoline and its derivatives have various pharmacological properties. This study aims to compile procedures for creating pyrazoline scaffolds from academic articles and online resources, such as Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Science Direct, Research Gate and libraries, aiming to minimize environmental and human health impa Read More

Despite advances in therapeutic regimens, Pancreatic Cancer (PC) still remains an aggressive malignancy characterized by high treatment resistance, mortality, and poor clinical outcome. Hence, there is an urgent need for more effective therapeutic methods to improve the survival of PC patients. Currently, organoid culture systems have emerged as a preclinical research model for studying cancer progression, biology Read More

Liver cancer is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer globally, accounting for approximately 50% of all diagnosed cases and associated mortalities. The principal therapeutic strategies for liver cancer presently include surgical intervention, radiotherapy, and laser ablation therapies. All these therapies are effective for liver cancer at an early stage and have limited efficacy for advanced-stage cancer due to severe sid Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis, characterized by chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane. Current therapeutic options have advanced RA management significantly, yet limitations like adverse effects and treatment resistance underscore the need for novel therapeutic agents. Recent advancements have introduced promising candidates, including BTK inhibitors, JAK inhibit Read More

Background Colorectal cancer (CRC), the world's third leading cause of death, can be caused by a variety of reasons, one of which is a valine-to-glutamate mutation at position 600 in the BRAF gene. Nonetheless, the prognosis of patients with BRAF mutations remains poor, necessitating additional research in this field. Objective This work aims to recognize and validate innovative and effective BRAF inhibitor. Methods A m Read More

The field of drug design has evolved from conventional approaches relying on empirical evidence to advanced approaches such as Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD). It aids in intricate phases of drug discovery, such as target discovery, lead optimization, and clinical trials, establishing a safe, rapid, and cost-effective system. Structure based drug design (SBDD), Ligand based drug design (LBDD), and Pharmacophore modelling, Read More