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Alternatives to Laboratory Animals     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 9)
American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 21)
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American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 60)
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Australian Pharmacist     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 7)
Autonomic & Autacoid Pharmacology     Hybrid Journal  
Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine     Open Access   (Followers: 1)
Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology     Open Access  
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Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
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Canadian Journal of Pain     Open Access   (Followers: 3)
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Current Therapeutic Research     Open Access   (Followers: 6)
Current trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy     Open Access   (Followers: 7)
Current Vascular Pharmacology     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 4)
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences     Open Access  
Die Pharmazie - An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 5)
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East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences     Open Access   (Followers: 1)
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Archives of Pharmacal Research
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  • Hyperoside attenuates pyrrolizidine alkaloids-induced liver injury by
           ameliorating TFEB-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction

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      Abstract: Abstract Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are potent hepatotoxins that can cause liver damage. Hyperoside (Hyp), a natural flavonoid, can be extracted from medicinal plants. Hyp displays hepatoprotective activity in various liver diseases. However, the potential effect and mechanism of action of Hyp in ameliorating PA-induced liver injury remain obscure. This study aimed to explore the protective effect of Hyp against PA-induced hepatotoxicity and its underlying mechanism. We established an in vitro model of PAs in mouse primary hepatocytes and developed a mouse model of acute PA toxicity to investigate the protective effect of Hyp. We found that Hyp notably attenuated PA-induced hepatotoxicity. RNA-sequencing showed that the beneficial effect of Hyp against PA-induced hepatotoxicity was associated with the transcription factor EB (TFEB)-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1-α (PGC1α) pathway. Our results confirmed that both the autophagy-lysosomal pathway and mitochondrial biogenesis were induced by Hyp through TFEB nuclear translocation in PA-induced liver injury. Furthermore, we demonstrated that activation of the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) by MHY 1485 decreased TFEB nuclear translocation and abrogated the protective effect of Hyp against PA-induced liver injury in mice. In contrast, inhibition of mTORC1 activity increased the level of TFEB and reduced hepatotoxicity induced by PAs in mouse livers. Likewise, Hyp-induced TFEB activation was validated in vitro. In conclusion, Hyp can activate the TFEB-mediated autophagy-lysosomal pathway and mitochondrial biogenesis through inhibition of mTORC1 activity, alleviating the liver injury induced by PAs, thus suggesting the potential value of Hyp in the treatment of PA-induced hepatotoxicity.
      PubDate: 2023-09-21
       
  • Effects of CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genetic polymorphisms and cigarette smoking
           on the pharmacokinetics of tolperisone

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      Abstract: Abstract Tolperisone, a muscle relaxant used for post-stroke spasticity, is metabolized to its main metabolite by CYP2D6 and to a lesser extent by CYP2C19 and CYP1A2. We investigated the effects of CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genetic polymorphisms and cigarette smoking on tolperisone pharmacokinetics. A 150 mg oral dose of tolperisone was given to 184 healthy Korean subjects and plasma concentrations of tolperisone were measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). A 3.14-fold significant increase in AUC0–∞ was observed in the CYP2D6*10/*10 group compared with the CYP2D6*wt/*wt group, whereas a 3.59-fold increase in AUC0–∞ was observed in CYP2C19PMs compared to CYP2C19EMs. Smokers had a 38.5% decrease in AUC0–∞ when compared to non-smokers. When these effects were combined, CYP2D6*10/*10-CYP2C19PM-Non-smokers had a 25.9-fold increase in AUC0–∞ compared to CYP2D6*wt/*wt-CYP2C19EM-Smokers. Genetic polymorphisms of CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 and cigarette smoking independently and significantly affected tolperisone pharmacokinetics and these effects combined resulted in a much greater impact on tolperisone pharmacokinetics.
      PubDate: 2023-09-20
       
  • Androgen receptor and hyaluronan-mediated motility receptor as new
           molecular targets of baicalein: new molecular mechanisms for its
           anticancer properties

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      Abstract: Abstract Natural compounds known as phytochemicals have served as valuable resources for the development of new anti-cancer drugs and treatment of malignancies. Among these phytochemicals, baicalein is an emerging anti-tumor flavonoid obtained from Scutellaria baicaleinsis (Lamiaceae), but its underlying mechanisms of action and molecular targets have not yet been completely elucidated. Here, we identified new mechanisms for the anti-tumor activities of baicalein, providing evidence that hyaluronan-mediated motility receptor (HMMR) and androgen receptor (AR) are new molecular targets of baicalein in human cancer cells. We observed that HMMR, known to be highly associated with poor prognosis in a wide range of human cancers, was substantially downregulated by baicalein at mRNA and protein levels. Reporter assays further revealed that the suppression of HMMR by baicalein might occur through a transcriptional regulatory mechanism with the participation of Egr-1, E2F3α, and serum response factor (SRF). We also found that baicalein significantly inhibits androgenic responses in hormone-responsive prostate cancer cells, indicating that this might be attributed to the downregulation of AR promoter activity by baicalein. Additionally, baicalein markedly induced the expression of tumor suppressive miR-30C, which might be partly involved in baicalein-mediated autophagy and anti-cancer effects. Overall, our study sheds light on new diverse mechanisms of the anti-cancer effects exhibited by baicalein, implying that baicalein could be a potential therapeutic agent against human cancers and function as an inhibitor of HMMR and AR.
      PubDate: 2023-09-10
       
  • Synthesis of Au–Ag bimetallic nanoparticles using Korean red ginseng
           (Panax ginseng Meyer) root extract for chemo-photothermal anticancer
           therapy

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      Abstract: Abstract Green synthesis strategies have been widely applied for the preparation of versatile nanomaterials. Gold nanospheres with an average size of 6.95 ± 2.25 nm were green synthesized by using a 70% ethanol extract of Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng Meyer) root as a reducing agent. A seed-mediated synthesis was conducted to prepare Au–Ag bimetallic nanoparticles using gold nanospheres as seeds. Remarkably, Au–Ag bimetallic nanoparticles with an average size of 80.4 ± 11.9 nm were synthesized. Scanning transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and elemental mappings revealed bimetallic nanoparticles with Au–Ag alloy core and Au-rich shells. A face-centered cubic structure of Au–Ag bimetallic nanoparticles was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis. For Au–Ag bimetallic nanoparticles, the ratio of Ag/Au was 0.20 which was detected and analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Gold nanospheres and Au–Ag bimetallic nanoparticles were functionalized by PEGylation, folic acid conjugation and grafting onto graphene oxide. Finally, docetaxel was loaded for evaluating the in vitro cell viability on cancer cells. Successful functionalization was confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectra. The anticancer activity of the docetaxel-loaded nanoparticles was higher than that of their non-docetaxel-loaded counterparts. The highest anticancer activity on human gastric adenocarcinoma cells (AGS) was observed in the docetaxel-loaded gold nanospheres that were functionalized by PEGylation, folic acid conjugation and grafting onto graphene oxide. Additionally, grafting onto graphene oxide and docetaxel loading induced high intracellular reactive oxygen species generation. For chemo-photothermal (PTT) anticancer therapy, cell viability was investigated using near-infrared laser irradiation at 808 nm. The highest chemo-PTT anticancer activity on AGS cells was observed in the docetaxel-loaded Au–Ag bimetallic nanoparticles. Therefore, the newly prepared docetaxel-loaded Au–Ag bimetallic nanoparticles in the current report have potential applications in chemo-PTT anticancer therapy.
      PubDate: 2023-08-17
       
  • Stabilization of RNA G-quadruplexes in the SARS-CoV-2 genome inhibits
           viral infection via translational suppression

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      Abstract: Abstract The G-quadruplex (G4) formed in single-stranded DNAs or RNAs plays a key role in diverse biological processes and is considered as a potential antiviral target. In the genome of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), 25 putative G4-forming sequences are predicted; however, the effects of G4-binding ligands on SARS-CoV-2 replication have not been studied in the context of viral infection. In this study, we investigated whether G4-ligands suppressed SARS-CoV-2 replication and whether their antiviral activity involved stabilization of viral RNA G4s and suppression of viral gene expression. We found that pyridostatin (PDS) suppressed viral gene expression and genome replication as effectively as the RNA polymerase inhibitor remdesivir. Biophysical analyses revealed that the 25 predicted G4s in the SARS-CoV-2 genome formed a parallel G4 structure. In particular, G4-644 and G4-3467 located in the 5′ region of ORF1a, formed a G4 structure that could be effectively stabilized by PDS. We also showed that PDS significantly suppressed translation of the reporter genes containing these G4s. Taken together, our results demonstrate that stabilization of RNA G4s by PDS in the SARS-CoV-2 genome inhibits viral infection via translational suppression, highlighting the therapeutic potential of G4-ligands in SARS-CoV-2 infection.
      PubDate: 2023-08-10
       
  • Ubiquitin–proteasome system as a target for anticancer
           treatment—an update

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      Abstract: Abstract As the ubiquitin–proteasome system (UPS) regulates almost every biological process, the dysregulation or aberrant expression of the UPS components causes many pathological disorders, including cancers. To find a novel target for anticancer therapy, the UPS has been an active area of research since the FDA’s first approval of a proteasome inhibitor bortezomib in 2003 for treating multiple myeloma (MM). Here, we summarize newly described UPS components, including E3 ubiquitin ligases, deubiquitinases (DUBs), and immunoproteasome, whose malfunction leads to tumorigenesis and whose inhibitors have been investigated in clinical trials as anticancer therapy since 2020. We explain the mechanism and effects of several inhibitors in depth to better comprehend the advantages of targeting UPS components for cancer treatment. In addition, we describe attempts to overcome resistance and limited efficacy of some launched proteasome inhibitors, as well as an emerging PROTAC-based tool targeting UPS components for anticancer therapy.
      PubDate: 2023-08-05
       
  • Ionically bridged dexamethasone sodium phosphate–zinc–PLGA nanocomplex
           in alginate microgel for the local treatment of ulcerative colitis

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      Abstract: Abstract Colon-targeted oral drug delivery systems comprising nanoparticles and microparticles have emerged as promising tools for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) because they minimize side effects and maximize the local drug concentration. Dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP) is a potent anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used for the treatment of UC. However, it remains a rather short-term treatment option owing to its side effects. In the present study, we developed the alginate gel encapsulating ionically bridged DSP-zinc-poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanocomplex (DZP-NCs-in-microgel) for the oral local treatment of UC. The successful encapsulation of DSP-zinc-PLGA nanocomplex (DZP-NCs) in alginate microgel was confirmed by SEM imaging. The prepared gel released DZP-NCs in the stimulated intestinal fluid and dampened the release of DSP in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, DZP-NCs-in-microgel alleviated colonic inflammation in a mouse model of dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis by relieving clinical symptoms and histological marks. Our results suggest a novel approach for the oral colon-targeted delivery of dexamethasone sodium phosphate for the treatment of UC.
      PubDate: 2023-08-03
       
  • Paeoniflorin increases the survival of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected
           Caenorhabditis elegans at the immunosuppression stage by activating PMK-1,
           BAR-1, and EGL-1 signals

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      Abstract: Abstract Paeoniflorin is the major active compound of total glycoside of paeony in Paeonia lactiflora Pall. Although several aspects of beneficial effects of paeoniflorin have been described, whether the paeoniflorin treatment is helpful for inhibiting the pathogen infection-induced immunosuppression remains largely unclear. Using the immunosuppression model in Caenorhabditis elegans induced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, we here examined the beneficial effect of paeoniflorin treatment against the immunosuppression induced by bacterial pathogen infection. In this immunosuppression model, we observed that the survival rate of P. aeruginosa infected nematodes at the immunosuppression stage could be significantly increased by 25–100 mg/L paeoniflorin treatment. P. aeruginosa accumulation in intestinal lumen of nematodes at the immunosuppression stage was reduced by paeoniflorin treatment. Paeoniflorin could activate the expressions of antimicrobial genes (lys-1 and lys-8) in nematodes at the immunosuppression stage. Moreover, at the immunosuppression stage, paeoniflorin treatment increased the expressions of bar-1, pmk-1, and egl-1 required for the control of innate immunity against bacterial infection. Meanwhile, RNAi of bar-1, pmk-1, and egl-1 inhibited the beneficial effect of paeoniflorin treatment in increasing the survival, reducing the P. aeruginosa accumulation in intestinal lumen, and activating the expressions of antimicrobial genes (lys-1 and lys-8) in nematodes at the immunosuppression stage. Therefore, paeoniflorin treatment could effectively inhibit the immunosuppression induced by bacterial pathogen infection in the hosts.
      PubDate: 2023-08-03
       
  • Myriocin suppresses tumor growth by modulating macrophage polarization and
           function through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway

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      Abstract: Abstract Macrophages within the tumor microenvironment (TME), referred to as tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), are involved in various aspects of tumor progression including initiation, angiogenesis, metastasis, immunosuppression, and resistance to therapy. Myriocin, a natural compound isolated from Mycelia sterilia, is an immunosuppressant that inhibits tumor growth and angiogenesis. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of myriocin on TAMs and TAM-mediated tumor growth have not yet been elucidated. In this study, we determined the effects of myriocin on TAMs and the underlying mechanism in vitro and in vivo. Myriocin significantly suppressed monocyte–macrophage differentiation and M2 polarization of macrophages but not M1 polarization. In addition, myriocin inhibited the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines and secretion of proangiogenic factors, such as vascular endothelial growth factor, in M2 macrophages as well as M2-induced endothelial cell permeability. Myriocin also inhibited the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in M2 macrophages. Myriocin reduced the population of M2-like TAMs within the tumor tissue of a mouse allograft tumor model but not that of M1-like TAMs. Moreover, combined treatment with myriocin and cisplatin synergistically suppressed tumor growth and enhanced survival rate in mice by reducing the population of M2-like TAMs. Overall, these results suggest that myriocin inhibits tumor growth by remodeling the TME through suppression of differentiation and polarization of M2-like TAMs via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.
      PubDate: 2023-07-19
       
  • Recent advances on Pestalotiopsis genus: chemistry, biological activities,
           structure–activity relationship, and biosynthesis

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      Abstract: Abstract Strains of the fungal genus Pestalotiopsis are reported as large promising sources of structurally varied biologically active metabolites. Many bioactive secondary metabolites with diverse structural features have been derived from Pestalotiopsis. Moreover, some of these compounds can potentially be developed into lead compounds. Herein, we have systematically reviewed the chemical constituents and bioactivities of the fungal genus Pestalotiopsis, covering a period ranging from January 2016 to December 2022. As many as 307 compounds, including terpenoids, coumarins, lactones, polyketides, and alkaloids, were isolated during this period. Furthermore, for the benefit of readers, the biosynthesis and potential medicinal value of these new compounds are also discussed in this review. Finally, the perspectives and directions for future research and the potential applications of the new compounds are summarized in various tables.
      PubDate: 2023-06-30
       
  • Beyond DNA sensing: expanding the role of cGAS/STING in immunity and
           diseases

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      Abstract: Abstract Cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate (cGAMP) synthase (cGAS) is a DNA sensor that elicits a robust type I interferon response by recognizing ubiquitous danger-associated molecules. The cGAS/stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS/STING) is activated by endogenous DNA, including DNA released from mitochondria and extranuclear chromatin, as well as exogenous DNA derived from pathogenic microorganisms. cGAS/STING is positioned as a key axis of autoimmunity, the inflammatory response, and cancer progression, suggesting that the cGAS/STING signaling pathway represents an efficient therapeutic target. Based on the accumulated evidence, we present insights into the prevention and treatment of cGAS/STING-related chronic immune and inflammatory diseases. This review presents the current state of clinical and nonclinical development of modulators targeting cGAS/STING, providing useful information on the design of therapeutic strategies.
      PubDate: 2023-06-24
       
  • Paritaprevir ameliorates experimental acute lung injury in vitro and in
           vivo

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      Abstract: Abstract Paritaprevir is a potent inhibitor of the NS3/4A protease used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus infection. However, its therapeutic effect on acute lung injury (ALI) remains to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated the effect of paritaprevir on a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced two-hit rat ALI model. The anti-ALI mechanism of paritaprevir was also studied in human pulmonary microvascular endothelial (HM) cells following LPS-induced injury in vitro. Administration of 30 mg/kg paritaprevir for 3 days protected rats from LPS-induced ALI, as reflected by the changes in the lung coefficient (from 0.75 to 0.64) and lung pathology scores (from 5.17 to 5.20). Furthermore, the levels of the protective adhesion protein VE-cadherin and tight junction protein claudin-5 increased, and the cytoplasmic p-FOX-O1 and nuclear β-catenin and FOX-O1 levels decreased. Similar effects were observed in vitro with LPS-treated HM cells, including decreased nuclear β-catenin and FOX-O1 levels and higher VE-cadherin and claudin-5 levels. Moreover, β-catenin inhibition resulted in higher p-FOX-O1 levels in the cytoplasm. These results suggested that paritaprevir could alleviate experimental ALI via the β-catenin/p-Akt/ FOX-O1 signaling pathway.
      PubDate: 2023-06-12
       
  • Harnessing deep learning into hidden mutations of neurological disorders
           for therapeutic challenges

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      Abstract: Abstract The relevant study of transcriptome-wide variations and neurological disorders in the evolved field of genomic data science is on the rise. Deep learning has been highlighted utilizing algorithms on massive amounts of data in a human-like manner, and is expected to predict the dependency or druggability of hidden mutations within the genome. Enormous mutational variants in coding and noncoding transcripts have been discovered along the genome by far, despite of the fine-tuned genetic proofreading machinery. These variants could be capable of inducing various pathological conditions, including neurological disorders, which require lifelong care. Several limitations and questions emerge, including the use of conventional processes via limited patient-driven sequence acquisitions and decoding-based inferences as well as how rare variants can be deduced as a population-specific etiology. These puzzles require harnessing of advanced systems for precise disease prediction, drug development and drug applications. In this review, we summarize the pathophysiological discoveries of pathogenic variants in both coding and noncoding transcripts in neurological disorders, and the current advantage of deep learning applications. In addition, we discuss the challenges encountered and how to outperform them with advancing interpretation.
      PubDate: 2023-06-01
       
  • Recent advances in GPR35 pharmacology; 5-HIAA serotonin metabolite becomes
           a ligand

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      Abstract: Abstract GPR35, an orphan receptor, has been waiting for its ligand since its cloning in 1998. Many endogenous and exogenous molecules have been suggested to act as agonists of GPR35 including kynurenic acid, zaprinast, lysophosphatidic acid, and CXCL17. However, complex and controversial responses to ligands among species have become a huge hurdle in the development of therapeutics in addition to the orphan state. Recently, a serotonin metabolite, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA), is reported to be a high potency ligand for GPR35 by investigating the increased expression of GPR35 in neutrophils. In addition, a transgenic knock-in mouse line is developed, in which GPR35 was replaced with a human ortholog, making it possible not only to overcome the different selectivity of agonists among species but also to conduct therapeutic experiments on human GPR35 in mouse models. In the present article, I review the recent advances and prospective therapeutic directions in GPR35 research. Especially, I’d like to draw attention of readers to the finding of 5-HIAA as a ligand of GPR35 and lead to apply the 5-HIAA and human GPR35 knock-in mice to their research fields in a variety of pathophysiological conditions.
      PubDate: 2023-05-25
       
  • Effects of CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 genetic polymorphisms on the
           pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of gliclazide in healthy subjects

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      Abstract: Abstract Gliclazide metabolism is mediated by genetically polymorphic CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 enzymes. We investigated the effects of CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 genetic polymorphisms on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of gliclazide. Twenty-seven Korean healthy volunteers were administered a single oral dose of gliclazide 80 mg. The plasma concentration of gliclazide was quantified for the pharmacokinetic analysis and plasma concentrations of glucose and insulin were measured as pharmacodynamic parameters. The pharmacokinetics of gliclazide showed a significant difference according to the number of defective alleles of combined CYP2C9 and CYP2C19. The two defective alleles group (group 3) and one defective allele group (group 2) showed 2.34- and 1.46-fold higher AUC0–∞ (P < 0.001), and 57.1 and 32.3% lower CL/F (P < 0.001), compared to those of the no defective allele group (group 1), respectively. The CYP2C9IM–CYP2C19IM group had AUC0–∞ increase of 1.49-fold (P < 0.05) and CL/F decrease by 29.9% (P < 0.01), compared with the CYP2C9 Normal Metabolizer (CYP2C9NM)–CYP2C19IM group. The CYP2C9NM–CYP2C19PM group and CYP2C9NM–CYP2C19IM group showed 2.41- and 1.51-fold higher AUC0–∞ (P < 0.001), and 59.6 and 35.4% lower CL/F (P < 0.001), compared to those of the CYP2C9NM–CYP2C19NM group, respectively. The results represented that CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 genetic polymorphisms significantly affected the pharmacokinetics of gliclazide. Although the genetic polymorphism of CYP2C19 had a greater effect on the pharmacokinetics of gliclazide, the genetic polymorphism of CYP2C9 also had a significant effect. On the other hand, plasma glucose and insulin responses to gliclazide were not significantly affected by the CYP2C9–CYP2C19 genotypes, requiring further well-controlled studies with long-term dosing of gliclazide in diabetic patients.
      PubDate: 2023-04-25
       
  • Antibody drug conjugates as targeted cancer therapy: past development,
           present challenges and future opportunities

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      Abstract: Abstract Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are promising cancer therapeutics with minimal toxicity as compared to small cytotoxic molecules alone and have shown the evidence to overcome resistance against tumor and prevent relapse of cancer. The ADC has a potential to change the paradigm of cancer chemotherapeutic treatment. At present, 13 ADCs have been approved by USFDA for the treatment of various types of solid tumor and haematological malignancies. This review covers the three structural components of an ADC—antibody, linker, and cytotoxic payload—along with their respective structure, chemistry, mechanism of action, and influence on the activity of ADCs. It covers comprehensive insight on structural role of linker towards efficacy, stability & toxicity of ADCs, different types of linkers & various conjugation techniques. A brief overview of various analytical techniques used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of ADC is summarized. The current challenges of ADCs, such as heterogeneity, bystander effect, protein aggregation, inefficient internalization or poor penetration into tumor cells, narrow therapeutic index, emergence of resistance, etc., are outlined along with recent advances and future opportunities for the development of more promising next-generation ADCs.
      PubDate: 2023-04-18
       
  • Aspergillus co-cultures: A recent insight into their secondary metabolites
           and microbial interactions

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      Abstract: Abstract There is an urgent need for novel antibiotics to combat emerging resistant microbial strains. One of the most pressing resources is Aspergillus microbial cocultures. The genome of Aspergillus species comprises a far larger number of novel gene clusters than previously expected, and novel strategies and approaches are essential to exploit this potential source of new drugs and pharmacological agents. This is the first review consulting recent developments and chemical diversity of Aspergillus cocultures and highlighting its untapped richness. The analyzed data revealed that cocultivation of several Aspergillus species with other microorganisms, including bacteria, plants, and fungi, is a source of novel bioactive natural products. Various vital chemical skeleton leads were newly produced or augmented in Aspergillus cocultures, among which were taxol, cytochalasans, notamides, pentapeptides, silibinin, and allianthrones. The possibility of mycotoxin production or complete elimination in cocultivations was detected, which pave the way for better decontamination strategies. Most cocultures revealed a remarkable improvement in their antimicrobial or cytotoxic behavior due to their produced chemical patterns; for instance, weldone and asperterrin whose antitumor and antibacterial activities, respectively, were superior. Microbial cocultivation elicited the upregulation or production of specific metabolites whose importance and significance are yet to be revealed. With more than 155 compounds isolated from Aspergillus cocultures in the last 10 years, showing overproduction, reduction, or complete suppression under the optimized coculture circumstances, this study filled a gap for medicinal chemists searching for new lead sources or bioactive molecules as anticancer agents or antimicrobials.
      PubDate: 2023-04-10
       
  • Metformin mitigates renal dysfunction in obese insulin-resistant rats via
           activation of the AMPK/PPARα pathway

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      Abstract: Abstract Insulin signaling and lipid metabolism are disrupted by long-term consumption of a high-fat diet (HFD). This disruption can lead to insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and subsequently renal dysfunction as a consequence of the inactivation of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α (PPARα) or AMPK/PPARα pathways. We investigated the impact of metformin on the prevention of renal dysfunction through the modulation of AMPK-regulated PPARα-dependent pathways in insulin-resistant rats induced by a HFD. Male Wistar rats were fed a HFD for 16 weeks to induce insulin resistance. After insulin resistance had been confirmed, metformin (30 mg/kg) or gemfibrozil (50 mg/kg) was given orally for 8 weeks. Evidence of insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, lipid accumulation and kidney injury were observed in HF rats. Impairment of lipid oxidation, energy metabolism and renal organic anion transporter 3 (Oat3) expression and function were demonstrated in HF rats. Metformin can stimulate the AMPK/PPARα pathways and suppress sterol regulatory element-binding transcription factor 1 (SREBP1) and fatty acid synthase (FAS) signaling (SREBP1/FAS) to enable the regulation of lipid metabolism. Renal inflammatory markers and renal fibrosis expression induced by a HFD were more effectively reduced after metformin treatment than after gemfibrozil treatment. Interestingly, renal Oat3 function and expression and kidney injury were improved following metformin and gemfibrozil treatment. Renal cluster of differentiation 36 (CD36) or sodium glucose cotransporter type 2 (SGLT2) expression did not differ after treatment with metformin or gemfibrozil. Metformin and gemfibrozil could reduce the impairment of renal injury in obese conditions induced by a HFD through the AMPK/PPARα-dependent pathway. Interestingly, metformin demonstrated greater efficacy than gemfibrozil in attenuating renal lipotoxicity through the AMPK-regulated SREBP1/FAS signaling pathway.
      PubDate: 2023-03-26
       
  • The function, mechanisms, and clinical applications of metformin:
           potential drug, unlimited potentials

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      Abstract: Abstract Metformin has been used clinically for more than 60 years. As time goes by, more and more miraculous effects of metformin beyond the clinic have been discovered and discussed. In addition to the clinically approved hypoglycemic effect, it also has a positive metabolic regulation effect on the human body that cannot be ignored. Such as anti-cancer, anti-aging, brain repair, cardiovascular protection, gastrointestinal regulation, hair growth and inhibition of thyroid nodules, and other nonclinical effects. Metformin affects almost the entire body in the situation taking it over a long period, and the preventive effects of metformin in addition to treating diabetes are also beginning to be recommended in some guidelines. This review is mainly composed of four parts: the development history of metformin, the progress of clinical efficacy, the nonclinical efficacy of metformin, and the consideration and prospect of its application.
      PubDate: 2023-03-24
       
  • Low-dose curcumin enhances hippocampal neurogenesis and memory retention
           in young mice

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      Abstract: Abstract Adult neurogenesis generates new functional neurons from adult neural stem cells in various regions, including the subventricular zone (SVZ) of the lateral ventricles and subgranular zone (SGZ) of hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG). Available evidence shows hippocampal neurogenesis can be negatively or positively regulated by dietary components. In a previous study, we reported that curcumin (diferuloylmethane; a polyphenolic found in curry spice) stimulates the proliferation of embryonic neural stem cells (NSCs) by activating adaptive cellular stress responses. Here, we investigated whether subchronic administration of curcumin (once daily at 0.4, 2, or 10 mg/kg for 14 days) promotes hippocampal neurogenesis and neurocognitive function in young (5-week-old) mice. Oral administration of low-dose curcumin (0.4 mg/kg) increased the proliferation and survival of newly generated cells in hippocampus, but surprisingly, high-dose curcumin (10 mg/kg) did not effectively upregulate the proliferation or survival of newborn cells. Furthermore, hippocampal BDNF levels and phosphorylated CREB activity were elevated in only low-dose curcumin-treated mice. Passive avoidance testing revealed that low-dose curcumin increased cross-over latency times, indicating enhanced memory retention, and an in vitro study showed that low-concentration curcumin increased the proliferative activity of neural progenitor cells (NPCs) by upregulating NF1X levels. Collectively, our findings suggest that low-dose curcumin has neurogenic effects and that it may prevent age and neurodegenerative disease-related cognitive deficits.
      PubDate: 2023-03-22
       
 
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