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Scientia Pharmaceutica, Volume 93, Issue 3

2025 September - 19 articles

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Articles (19)

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,331 Views
17 Pages

Biophysical and Computational Analysis of a Potent Antimalarial Compound Binding to Human Serum Albumin: Insights for Drug–Protein Interaction

  • Kashish Azeem,
  • Babita Aneja,
  • Amad Uddin,
  • Asghar Ali and ,
  • Haider Thaer Abdulhameed Almuqdadi,
  • Shailja Singh,
  • Rajan Patel and
  • Mohammad Abid
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

11 September 2025

We aimed to investigate the interaction mechanism of transport protein Human serum albumin (HSA) with a synthesized compound, QP-11, with tested antimalarial properties to monitor the changes in the protein because of QP-11 binding. The interaction b...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,037 Views
26 Pages

Untargeted Metabolomic Profiling and Bioactivity Insights into Alkanna corcyrensis

  • Evgenia Panou,
  • Nikolaos Tsafantakis,
  • Gokhan Zengin,
  • Konstantia Graikou and ,
  • Christos Ganos,
  • Nikolas Fokialakis and
  • Ioanna Chinou
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

11 September 2025

This study aimed to characterize the chemical composition and evaluate the biological activities of the aerial parts of Alkanna corcyrensis Hayek (AC), an endemic Greek species not previously studied. Phytochemical analysis of the methanolic extract...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,282 Views
17 Pages

Isopimaric Acid Derivatives as Potential Dual PPARα/γ Agonists in the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome

  • Mikhail E. Blokhin,
  • Sergey A. Borisov,
  • Mariia A. Gromova,
  • Yulia V. Meshkova and ,
  • Nataliya A. Zhukova,
  • Sophia V. Nikonova,
  • Igor P. Zhurakovsky,
  • Olga A. Luzina,
  • Mikhail V. Khvostov and
  • Nariman F. Salakhutdinov
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

5 September 2025

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of metabolic disorders that can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases, obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Nowadays, there are several groups of drugs for the treatment of T2DM, but...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,633 Views
9 Pages

Identification of Novel Piperidine and Pyrrolidine Derivatives as Potent Inhibitors of Pancreatic Lipase-Based Molecular Docking and In Vitro Testing

  • Acharaporn Duangjai,
  • Kwanruthai Tadpetch,
  • Vatcharin Rukachaisirikul,
  • Chutima S. Vaddhanaphuti and
  • Maleeruk Utsintong

Obesity is a major global health concern associated with increased risks of chronic diseases and mortality. Inhibiting pancreatic lipase, a key enzyme in dietary fat absorption, presents a promising therapeutic approach. This study aimed to evaluate...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6,644 Views
13 Pages

Real-World Pilot Evaluation of a Novel Bioavailable Berberine Formulation (ToBeRock®) in Subjects with Impaired Fasting Glucose Through Pharmacy-Based Retrospective Study

  • Alessandro Colletti,
  • Valentina Citi,
  • Alma Martelli,
  • Marzia Pellizzato and ,
  • Enzo Riccardi and
  • Giancarlo Cravotto
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Berberine, a natural isoquinoline alkaloid, has been shown to improve glycemic control, lipid metabolism, and blood pressure regulation. However, its poor bioavailability has limited widespread clinical use. ToBeRock® is a self-emulsifying formul...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,277 Views
15 Pages

Some species of Cyperaceae are used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders by traditional communities in several countries, including Kenya, Nepal, Pakistan, and India. Although these ethnomedicinal uses are being confirmed through in vivo ph...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,180 Views
16 Pages

Activity of β-Caryophyllene Oxide and Benznidazole Mixture Against Trypanosoma cruzi and In Silico Prediction of Anti-Trypanocidal Interaction

  • Luis P. López-López,
  • Nora A. Hernández-Cuevas,
  • Karla Y. Acosta-Viana,
  • Víctor E. Arana-Argáez and ,
  • Julio C. Torres-Romero and
  • Glendy M. Polanco-Hernández
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Trypanosoma cruzi is the protozoan parasite that causes Chagas disease, affecting approximately 6–7 million people worldwide. The current treatment lacks efficacy in the chronic phase of the disease. This study aims to determine the in vitro sy...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,672 Views
17 Pages

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, rendering discovery of new antibacterial sources essential. Biofilms drive resistance and cause complications in healthcare settings, emphasizing that preventing pathogenic biofilms is vital. Quercus species, wit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5,149 Views
13 Pages

Targeted Peptide-Mediated Delivery of Antisense Oligonucleotides to SMA Cells for SMN2 Gene Splicing Correction

  • Marianna Maretina,
  • Anna Egorova,
  • Arina Il’ina,
  • Nadezhda Krylova and ,
  • Maxim Donnikov,
  • Oleg Glotov and
  • Anton Kiselev
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe neurodegenerative disorder that has an approved treatment that can still be improved. Antisense oligonucleotides (AONs) are currently delivered intrathecally for SMA therapy based on SMN2 gene splicing correc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,543 Views
27 Pages

Hyperlipidemia, oxidative stress, and excessive inflammatory cytokine production are risk factors for depression. The potential preventive effects of essential oils (EOs) such as cumin and fennel EOs on depression may stem from their hypolipidemic, a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,138 Views
27 Pages

Steroidal Oximes and Cervical Cancer: An In Silico Mechanistic Pathway Approach

  • Carlos Antonio Sánchez-Valdeolivar,
  • Alan Carrasco-Carballo,
  • Jorge Organista-Nava,
  • Jesús Sandoval-Ramírez and
  • Berenice Illades-Aguiar

Cervical cancer affects 661,000 women worldwide; as a result, new treatment alternatives are still being sought, with steroid oximes being the most prominent. However, the molecular targets where steroid oximes exert their anticancer activity remain...

(This article belongs to the Topic Bioinformatics in Drug Design and Discovery—2nd Edition)
  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
24,612 Views
16 Pages

Risks of Oral Anticoagulants: Interactions with Drugs and Medicinal Plants

  • Ana Sofia Martins,
  • Cristina Monteiro and
  • Ana Paula Duarte

Oral anticoagulants, including warfarin, a vitamin K antagonist, have been used for anticoagulation therapy, but their limitations, such as drug interactions and complex dosing, have prompted the development of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) like...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
10,224 Views
26 Pages

Novel Research Regarding Topical Use of Diclofenac in Dermatology—Non-Clinical and Clinical Data

  • Diana Ana-Maria Nițescu,
  • Horia Păunescu,
  • Mihnea Costescu,
  • Bogdan Nițescu and ,
  • Laurențiu Coman,
  • Ion Fulga and
  • Oana Andreia Coman
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Diclofenac, an aryl-acetic acid derivative from the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug class, is the subject of multiple non-clinical and clinical studies regarding its usefulness in treating some dermatologic pathologies with an inflammatory, auto...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,944 Views
12 Pages

Cumulative inhibition of voltage-gated Na+ channel current (INa) caused by high-frequency depolarization plays a critical role in regulating electrical activity in excitable cells. As discussed in this review paper, exposure to certain small-molecule...

  • Article
  • Open Access
990 Views
14 Pages

The Effect of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 on Protein Composition and DNA Content in Damaged Somatic Nerves

  • Marina Parchaykina,
  • Milena Simakova,
  • Tatyana Kuzmenko,
  • Anastasia Zavarykina and ,
  • Elvira Revina,
  • Elizaveta Sadovnikova,
  • Igor Grunyushkin,
  • Svetlana Kiryukhina and
  • Victor Revin
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

This study investigated the changes in protein composition and DNA content in damaged somatic nerves when exposed to insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). Using electrophoretic protein separation in polyacrylamide gel (PAG) and spectrophotometry, the...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
7,235 Views
28 Pages

This study systematically reviews the non-traditional pharmacological effects of diclofenac, a well-known nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, to explore its potential for drug repositioning beyond its established analgesic and anti-inflammatory appl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,191 Views
24 Pages

High Drug Loading of Amorphous Solid Dispersion by Hot Melt Extrusion: The Role of Magnesium Aluminometasilicate (Neusilin® US2)

  • Nithin Vidiyala,
  • Pavani Sunkishala,
  • Prashanth Parupathi,
  • Preethi Mandati and ,
  • Srujan Kumar Mantena,
  • Raghu Rami Reddy Kasu and
  • Dinesh Nyavanandi
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

The objective of the current research is to investigate the role of Neusilin US2 as a porous carrier for improving the drug loading and stability of Ezetimibe (EZB) by hot melt extrusion (HME). The amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) were developed fr...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,376 Views
10 Pages

The New Frontier in Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Can Atezolizumab Ensure Enduring Stability?

  • Stefano Notarangelo,
  • Renato Lombardi,
  • Massimo Lombardi,
  • Giovanna Liguori and ,
  • Marco Taurchini,
  • Marco Sperandeo,
  • Leonardo Specchiulli,
  • Paola Conte,
  • Fabrizia Checola and
  • Stefano Ruga
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis despite initial responsiveness to chemotherapy. Platinum-based chemotherapy with etoposide has long been the standard first-line treatment, but recent advances in immunothe...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Monoclonal Antibodies in the Treatment of Diseases: Focus on Stability, Storage, and Administration)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,801 Views
22 Pages

Development and Characterization of Bigels for the Topical Delivery of Curcumin

  • Juan Luis Peréz-Salas,
  • Martha Rocío Moreno-Jiménez,
  • Luis Medina-Torres,
  • Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán and ,
  • María Josefa Bernad-Bernad,
  • Rubén Francisco González-Laredo and
  • José Alberto Gallegos-Infante
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

The topical application of curcumin can act directly on the tissue, but there are problems related to solubility and permeation. Bigels combine hydrogels and organogels to enhance the release and transport of bioactives through the skin. The aim of t...

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