2025 October - 169 articles
Predicting RNA–small molecule binding sites is essential for developing RNA-targeted drugs. Identifying these sites experimentally is often costly, making computational methods essential for drug discovery. While traditional approaches rely on...
Cyclodextrins (CDs) have traditionally been recognized as excipients that enhance solubility and stability of drugs. However, growing evidence shows that CDs themselves can act as active therapeutic agents. Their unique supramolecular properties enab...
Objectives: Research on the antimicrobial effect of Hypericum plant constituents is very rarely accompanied by studies of the cytotoxic effect on cell lines. In the current study, besides microbiological tests, an investigation of the cytotoxicity of...
Background/Objectives: Lamotrigine has been widely investigated in the treatment and prevention of the emergence of symptoms of depression in unipolar and bipolar depression. This work systematically appraises published and unpublished double-blind r...
Background/Objectives: Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are antidiabetic agents that regulate blood glucose by preventing the degradation of active incretin hormones. Although clinically effective, this drug class is associated with adverse...
Background: Empirical antibiotic use is common in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 despite the low prevalence of bacterial coinfection, raising concerns about antimicrobial resistance and inappropriate prescribing. However, the comparative safety...
Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is the causative agent of human trichomoniasis, the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection. This disease is associated with an increased susceptibility to HIV and HPV infections. Currently, resistance t...
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Background: Mango seed kernels, an agro-industrial waste byproduct, constitute approximately 40–50% of the fruit’s weight and serve as a substantial source of starch. There are only a few reported studies on the pharmaceutical application...
Background: Qishen granule (QSG) is a widely prescribed herbal formula for the treatment of chronic heart failure. The mechanisms of action of QSG have been clarified; however, the effective substances remain unclear. This lack of clarity hinders qua...
The vast majority of microorganisms in the environment remain uncultured using conventional laboratory techniques, representing an immense untapped reservoir of genetic and chemical diversity. Recent innovations in cultivation strategies, combined wi...
The journal has retracted the article “In Vitro Modulation of P-Glycoprotein Activity by Euphorbia intisy Essential Oil on Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cell Line HL-60R” [...]
Piperine is an alkaloid found in plants of the genus Piper, and particularly in P. nigrum. This compound has been under extensive research lately for its antimicrobial, antiviral, and also anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anticancer, and positive met...
Background: Stomatitis is a common adverse event associated with targeted therapies for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative (HR+/HER2–) breast cancer, particularly those inhibiting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. While mTOR-inhibitor-associated...
Background: Sotorasib, a KRAS G12C inhibitor, is approved for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and has shown a distinct safety profile in randomized clinical trials (RCTs). However, post-marketing pharmacovigilance is crucial to identify r...
Background: TRPC6 is recognized as a therapeutically relevant cation channel, whose activation is governed by specific ligand–pocket interactions. Methods: An integrated in silico workflow was employed, comprising structure-based docking, 100-n...
Background: Angiogenesis, the physiological process by which new blood vessels originate from pre-existing ones, can be triggered by tumor cells to promote the growth, survival, and progression of cancer. Malignant tumors require a constant blood sup...
This review comprehensively assesses the clinical applications and future potential of alpha-emitting radionuclides available for targeted alpha-particle therapy (TAT) in cancer treatment. The approval of radium-223 therapy in 2013 marked a significa...
Parasitic infections remain a major global health challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings where they are closely tied to poverty and inadequate sanitation. The increasing emergence of drug resistance and the limited accessibility of curr...
Transposable elements (TEs), once regarded as genomic “junk,” are now recognized as powerful regulators of gene expression, genome stability, and innate immunity. In the context of neurodegeneration, particularly Amyotrophic Lateral Scler...
Background/Objective: The rise in bacterial resistance necessitates novel therapeutic strategies beyond conventional antibiotics. Antimicrobial peptides represent promising candidates but face challenges such as instability, enzymatic degradation, an...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents one of the most prevalent endocrine–metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age, which includes but not restricted to reproductive disruptions, insulin resistance (IR), hyperandrogenism, and chron...
Background: Adolescence is a vulnerable period for the onset of severe psychiatric conditions, such as psychotic spectrum disorders. Non-adherence to antipsychotics is a common problem in young people with these conditions and paves the way for relap...
Tumor immunopharmacology has evolved from the use of broad, highly toxic immune stimulants to the development of targeted immunomodulators [...]
This narrative review systematically evaluates the therapeutic potential and mechanisms of action of Arctii Fructus lignans (from Arctium lappa L.) in managing diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications. To ensure a comprehensive evidence synthesis...
Background/Objectives: Given the persistent threat of war and nuclear accidents, and the global reliance on marketed Prussian blue capsules manufactured in only a few countries without an openly accessible quantitative formulation, there is a critica...
Background: Leishmania amazonensis, one of the causative agents of cutaneous leishmaniasis, is responsible for a neglected tropical disease affecting nearly one million individuals worldwide. Although clinical treatments are available, their effectiv...
Background/Objectives: Roxadustat is a new treatment for the anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that has comparable efficacy to erythropoietic-stimulating agents (ESAs), with the advantage of oral administration and increased iron bioavailability...
Dietary polyphenols are recognized as crucial modulators of gastrointestinal motility, holding therapeutic promise for conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, postoperative ileus, and functional dyspepsia. However, their reported effects are hetero...
Background/Objectives: COVID-19 was responsible for millions of deaths worldwide. This study aimed to identify substances with in vitro and in vivo effects against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Methods: Compounds PQM-243 and PQM-249, two terpene-N-acyl-aryl-...
Background/Objectives: This study evaluated the antifungal, enzyme inhibitory, and anticancer properties of the ethyl acetate (EtOAc) leaves extract of Rubus ulmifolius Schott using in vitro assays and in silico analysis. Methods: Antifungal activity...
Background. To date, a number of human pathogenic viruses are still unaddressed by the current repertoire of approved antiviral drugs. In order to widen this spectrum of preventive measures against virus infections, we have focused on additional host...
Background/Objectives: The aims of this study are to define the roles of the neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase genes NTRK1, NTRK2 and NTRK3 (NTRK1/2/3) in CRC and to determine the clinicopathological, molecular, cancer signalling and potential pr...
Background and Objective: Tofacitinib (TOF), an oral Janus kinase inhibitor used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is extensively metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4. Ritonavir (RTV), a protease inhibitor, is commonly used as a pharmacokinetic...
Background/Objectives: Cytochrome 1B1 (CYP1B1) is overexpressed in several cancers, contributing to carcinogenesis, cancer progression, and chemoresistance. Despite its known oncogenic role, its expression in bone sarcomas remains unknown. Methods: T...
Background/Objectives: The Centaurea genus is characterized by many species, a broad biological diversity, and a rich secondary metabolite content. These species exhibit various biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimic...
Background/Objectives: Neuroinflammatory mechanisms, primarily mediated by activated microglia, play a key role in the progression of conditions such as mild cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Rubus occidentalis (R. occid...
Background: Accurately detecting the onset of saturated boiling in herbal medicine extraction processes is critical for improving production efficiency and reducing energy consumption. However, the traditional monitoring methods based on temperature...
Background: Driving is a coordinated psychomotor activity that involves reaction time, attention, and decision-making. Psychoactive substances such as 2-phenylethylamine (PEA) derivatives and opioids may affect these functions and contribute to traff...
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Background: Chagas disease poses a significant public health challenge, particularly impacting socioeconomically vulnerable populations. Current treatment strategies still rely on two nitro heterocyclic compounds: benznidazole and nifurtimox. Both ag...
Background/Objectives: Glioblastoma (GBM), the most aggressive primary malignant brain tumor, has a dismal prognosis and limited treatment options. The dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. (Chuanxiong, CX) is a traditional Chinese medicinal h...
Background/Objectives: Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality in women worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for effective and less toxic therapeutic strategies. Thymoquinone (TQ), a bioactive phytochemical deri...
The low aqueous solubility of many new drug candidates, a key challenge in oral drug development, has been effectively addressed by liquid self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS). However, the inherent instability and manufacturing limitations...
Background/Objectives: Clozapine remains the gold standard for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. However, its narrow therapeutic window and risk of severe side effects require close monitoring of both clozapine and its primary metabolite, norclozapi...
Background: Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a psychiatric disorder that negatively impacts patients’ quality of life, frequently inducing difficulties in managing day-to-day tasks. Current research is persistently working on finding therapeutic methods...
Background: This study addresses an important vulnerability in the treatment of high-risk neuroblastoma (NB). NB is characterized by high rates of metastasis, drug resistance, relapse, and treatment-related toxicities. Current treatments, which inclu...
Background/Objectives: Cancer is a worldwide health concern and is the second leading cause of death, responsible for nearly one in six deaths. Discovery of new anticancer agents is still a challenge for medicinal chemists and further research will i...
Background: Although Ti-Fu-Kang (TFK) decoction has been clinically used for fatigue management, the systematic understanding of its mechanisms, particularly against central fatigue, remains largely unknown. This study is the first to employ an integ...
Background: Despite the availability of direct oral anticoagulants, warfarin remains essential for mechanical valves, renal impairment, and resource-limited settings. Traditional dosing achieves therapeutic range in only 55–65% of patients, inc...
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