Chemical Engineering
Lipotoxicity, ER Stress, and Cardiovascular Disease: Current Understanding and Future Directions
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 319
- 335
(2024)
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a sub-cellular organelle that is responsible for the correct folding of proteins lipid biosynthesis calcium storage and various post-translational modifications. In the disturbance of ER functioning unfolded or misfolded proteins accumulate inside the ER lumen and initiate downstream signaling called unfolded protein response (UPR). The UPR signaling pathway is involved in lipolysis triacylglycerol synthesis lipogenesis the mevalo Read More
Evaluation of Enhanced Cytotoxicity Effect of Repurposed Drug Simvastatin/Thymoquinone Combination against Breast Cancer Cell Line
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 348
- 366
(2024)
Introduction: Repurposing of drugs for their anticancer potential is gaining a lot of importance in drug discovery. Aims: The present study aims to explore the potential of Simvastatin (SIM) a drug used in the treatment of high cholesterol and Thymoquinone (Nigella Sativa) (THY) for its anti-cancer activity on breast cancer cell lines. Thymoquinone is reported to have many potential medicinal properties exhibiting antioxidant antiinflammatory anti-cancer activi Read More
The Role of Gut Microbiota and Associated Compounds in Cardiovascular Health and its Therapeutic Implications
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 375
- 389
(2024)
It is possible that gut bacteria may have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health in humans. It may play a major role in the progression of a variety of cardiovascular diseases including Heart Failure (HF) Atherosclerosis Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD) Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) and Others. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota along with its direct and indirect impact on gut health may induce cardiovascular disorders. Although advanced studies have de Read More
MicroRNAs Targeting Critical Molecular Pathways in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy Emerging Valuable for Therapy
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 298
- 307
(2024)
MicroRNAs have emerged as an important regulator of post-transcriptional gene expression studied extensively in many cancers fetal development and cardiovascular diseases. Their endogenous nature and easy manipulation have made them potential diagnostic and therapeutic molecules. Diseases with complex pathophysiology such as Diabetic Cardiomyopathy display symptoms at a late stage when the risk of heart failure has become very high. Read More
An Insight into Emerging Phytocompounds for Glioblastoma Multiforme Therapy
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 336
- 347
(2024)
Despite intense research in the field of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) therapeutics the resistance against approved therapy remains an issue of concern. The resistance against the therapy is widely reported due to factors like clonal selection involvement of multiple developmental pathways and majorly defective mismatch repair (MMR) protein and functional O6- methylguanine DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) repair enzyme. Phytotherapy is one o Read More
Insights into Kinases of ESKAPE Pathogens for Therapeutic Interventions
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 276
- 297
(2024)
Multidrug-resistant ESKAPE pathogens are the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections across the globe posing challenges for clinicians. Random genetic mutations and constant exposure to antibiotics in healthcare settings result in strains resistant to commonly used antibiotics creating life-threatening conditions. If the magic of “antibiotics” is to be sustained a new class of antimicrobials against novel targets is urgently needed. This necessitates Read More
Advances in Medical Biotechnology
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 247
- 248
(2024)
Medicinal Plant-rich Diet: A Potential Therapeutic Role in Colorectal Cancer
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 308
- 318
(2024)
Background: Colorectal cancer is estimated to become the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Since most of the available therapies affect vital organs such as heart and liver herbal remedies as a substitute therapy have been reported in several evidence-based studies. Objective: Medicinal plants exhibit a diverse range of bioactive elements known for their medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory anticancer antioxidant and antimicrobial effec Read More
Combined Administration of Metformin and Vitamin D: A Futuristic Approach for Management of Hyperglycemia
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 258
- 275
(2024)
Diabetes is a series of metabolic disorders that can be categorized into three types depending on different aspects associated with age at onset intensity of insulin resistance and beta- cell dysfunction: Type 1 and 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has recently been found to account for more than 85% of diabetic cases. The current review intends to raise awareness among clinicians/researchers that combinin Read More
Salivary Biomarkers for Oral Cancer Detection: Insights from Human DNA and RNA Analysis
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 249
- 257
(2024)
Oral cancer is a significant global health concern with a high mortality rate mainly due to late-stage diagnosis. Early detection plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes highlighting the need for non-invasive and accessible screening methods. Salivary biomarkers have emerged as a promising avenue for oral cancer detection leveraging advancements in human DNA and RNA analysis. Several DNA-based biomarkers such as genetic mutations chro Read More
Genetic Underpinnings of Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Overview
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 367
- 374
(2024)
Introduction: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic progressive disorder in which genetic and environmental factors are involved in disease onset. Although by definition the disease is considered idiopathic in nature evidence-based studies have indicated familial cases of pulmonary fibrosis in which genetic factors contribute to IPF pathogenesis. Methods: Both common as well as rare genetic variants are associated with sporadic as well as fa Read More
Efficacy of Dyslipidemia Control by Combination Therapy with Rosuvastatin 10 Mg and Ezetimibe 10 Mg Compared with Rosuvastatin 20 Mg Monotherapy in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndromes: A Randomized, Single-blind Controlled Trial
Sep 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 390
- 398
(2024)
Background: Studies have shown the combination treatment effectiveness of using rosuvastatin and ezetimibe in patients with chronic coronary artery disease. Our study aim to evaluate the effectiveness of dyslipidemia treatment with the combination of rosuvastatin and ezetimibe 10mg in patients with chronic coronary artery disease compared with 20 mg rosuvastatin. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of dyslipidemia treatment with the t Read More
Recent Advances in Organocatalytic Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of Substituted Pyrrolidines
Apr 2024
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Current Catalysis
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pp 2
- 24
(2024)
The emergence of enantioselective organocatalysis as a potent synthetic chemistry strategy that supports metal-catalyzed transformations has resulted in the creation of novel procedures for the synthesis of various chiral molecules. Organocatalysis is a desirable method for creating complex molecular structures due to its many benefits including its ease of use wide availability of catalysts and low toxicity. Chemists are actively exploring synthetic Read More
Laser Synthesis of Catalytically Active Materials for Organic Synthesis and Sensor Technology
Apr 2024
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Current Catalysis
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pp 33
- 48
(2024)
Introduction: The catalytic activity of metallic nanomaterials depends on their surface morphology. A widely known method is the laser synthesis of metal nanostructures by depositing on dielectric surfaces from aqueous solutions containing metal complexes. The article analyzes the factors that favor the production of conductive catalytic and sensory-active deposits by laser method. It is shown that the two main factors is the presence of a large nu Read More
Synthesis and Anti TB Screening of α-Acyloxy Carboxamides via Passerini MCRs Prompted by GaCl3 and PEG-400 Media
Apr 2024
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Current Catalysis
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pp 25
- 32
(2024)
Aims: The Isocyanides based Multi-component reactions (IMCRs) and Passerini reactions were performed by using GaCl3 and PEG-400 media to generate a library of new scaffolds. Background: The Isocyanides Multi-component reactions (IMCRs) have proven their importance due to their major advantages in synthetic and medicinal areas. Among various IMCRs Passerini stands for their pertinency in the novel adducts articulation and generates an amid Read More
Green Synthesis of Au-Ni Bimetallic Nanoparticles using Aqueous Extract of Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt and their Catalytic Activity in Oxidation of Alcohols
Apr 2024
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Current Catalysis
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pp 49
- 56
(2024)
Background: In recent years bimetallic nanoparticles have gained remarkable attention due to their excellent physical and chemical properties. Especially bimetallic nanoparticles are found to be highly efficient as catalysts in many important organic transformations. Objective: The objective of the present work involves green synthesis of Au-Ni bimetallic nanoparticles using plant extract as the bio-reductant and to evaluate their catalytic efficiency in oxida Read More
A Comprehensive Insight on Pharmacological Properties of Cilnidipine: A Fourth-generation Calcium Channel Blocker
Mar 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 40
- 50
(2024)
Preventing the development of cardiovascular problems is a key objective of antihypertensive drugs. Many of the non-pressure related coronary risk factors for hypertension are thought to be connected to an increase in sympathetic activity. The sympathetic systems have N-type calcium channels at the nerve terminals that control neurotransmitter release. Cilnidipine is a unique fourth-generation calcium channel blocker with blocking action on both L-/N Read More
L-Tartaric Acid Inhibits Diminazene-induced Vasorelaxation in Isolated Rat Aorta
Mar 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 83
- 89
(2024)
Aims: The study investigated the effect of L-tartaric acid on diminazene-indiuced vasorelaxation. Background: Diminazene is known to induce vasorelaxation through the stimulation of angiotensin- converting enzyme (ACE-2). Objective: This work was designed to study the effect of L-tartaric acid on diminazene-induced vasorelaxation using an ex vivo approach. Materials and Methods: In the current investigation the inhibitory effect of L-tartaric acid on di Read More
Protective Effect of Nigella sativa Seed Extract and its Bioactive Compound Thymoquinone on Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats
Mar 2024
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Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents)
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pp 51
- 59
(2024)
Background: The lack of a substantial breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes a global issue has led to an ongoing quest for herbs that contain bioactive elements with hypoglycemic properties. Objective: To investigate the potential protective effect of Nigella sativa seeds ethanol extract and its active ingredient thymoquinone on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Methods: To induce diabetes the male Wistar rats were administered an intraper Read More
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