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Future Pharmacology, Volume 5, Issue 3

2025 September - 24 articles

Cover Story: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic, disabling illness characterized by recurrent mood episodes and high relapse risk despite available treatments. Current pharmacotherapies, including mood stabilizers and antipsychotics, are limited by incomplete efficacy and adverse effects. Advances in neuroscience, pharmacogenomics, and digital psychiatry are paving the way for precision medicine approaches. Emerging strategies target inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, circadian disruption, and glutamatergic imbalance, while digital monitoring and artificial intelligence enhance personalized care. This review highlights future pharmacological innovations and integrative models to optimize outcomes in BD. View this paper
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Articles (24)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,033 Views
22 Pages

Unveiling Biocompatibility: Comprehensive Study on Epoxy–Polyetheramine-Based Polymeric Nanogels in CHO-K1 Cell Line

  • Natalia Nascimento Silveira,
  • Heber Eduardo Andrada,
  • Julia Mirian Paulino,
  • Naiara Cristina da Silva Boaretto,
  • Eduardo Ferreira Molina and
  • Raquel Alves dos Santos

Backgorund/Objectives: Advances in nanotechnology have enabled conventional compounds with low bioavailability to achieve their full therapeutic potential by ensuring targeted tissue delivery. In this context, polymeric nanogels have emerged as a pro...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,126 Views
11 Pages

Altered Antimicrobial Activity and Selectivity of Dihydro-Protoberberines over Their Corresponding Protoberberines

  • Juan Ostos-Hernandez,
  • Hannah Bhakta,
  • Caleb VanArragon,
  • Lanna Sirhan,
  • Danielle Orozco-Nunnelly and
  • Jeffrey Pruet

Background/Objectives: The rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria and fungi, or “superbugs”, makes the development of new antimicrobial compounds of continued importance. In this context, we have explored structural variants of the plant-de...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,392 Views
27 Pages

Targeting Oxidative Stress and Inflammation with Vitis vinifera Leaf Extract: A Combined Experimental and Computational Pharmacological Study

  • Sanja Djakovic,
  • Marina Nikolic,
  • Ivan Srejovic,
  • Nikola Nedeljkovic,
  • Marko Karovic,
  • Jovana Bradic,
  • Marijana Andjic,
  • Vladimir Jakovljevic and
  • Milos Nikolic

Objectives: Our study aimed to examine the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory potential of the lyophilized aqueous leaf extract of Vitis vinifera. Methods: The antioxidant capacity of the extract was evaluated using the DPPH and FRAP assays. The in...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,302 Views
22 Pages

Background/Objectives: Neuropsychiatric disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease are characterized by deficits in catecholaminergic neurotransmission. Conventional pharmacotherapies have several limitatio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,403 Views
16 Pages

AI-Driven Image Analysis for Precision Screening Transposon-Mediated Transgenesis of NFκB eGFP Reporter System in Zebrafish

  • Yui Iwata,
  • Aoi Mori,
  • Kana Shinogi,
  • Kanako Nishino,
  • Saori Matsuoka,
  • Yuki Kushida,
  • Yuki Satoda,
  • Akiyoshi Shimizu,
  • Fumihiro Terami and
  • Toshio Tanaka
  • + 2 authors

Background: Zebrafish-based drug discovery systems provide significant advantages over mammalian models for high-throughput in vivo screening. Among these, the NF-κB eGFP reporter system significantly enhances drug discovery in zebrafish by ena...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
6,189 Views
28 Pages

Thallium Toxicity: Mechanisms of Action, Available Therapies, and Experimental Models

  • Karla Alejandra Avendaño-Briseño,
  • Jorge Escutia-Martínez,
  • José Pedraza-Chaverri and
  • Estefani Yaquelin Hernández-Cruz

Thallium (Tl) is a non-essential and highly toxic heavy metal capable of replacing potassium (K+) in biological systems, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inhibition of protein synthesis. In humans, the estimated oral lethal...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,305 Views
23 Pages

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are mediators of intercellular communication and serve as promising tools for drug discovery and targeted therapies. These lipid bilayer-bound nanovesicles facilitate the transfer of functional proteins, RNAs, lipids, and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,069 Views
11 Pages

In Vitro Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Efficacy of an Aminochalcone-Loaded Hydrogel Against Candida spp.

  • Emmanuely de Oliveira Chaves dos Santos,
  • Pedro Luiz Rosalen,
  • Joice Graciani,
  • Josy Goldoni Lazarini,
  • Maria Ligia Rodrigues Macedo,
  • Diego Romário-Silva,
  • Mayara Aparecida Rocha Garcia,
  • Suzana Gonçalves Carvalho,
  • Paola da Mata Siqueira Mesut and
  • Janaina de Cássia Orlandi Sardi
  • + 4 authors

Background: Prosthetic candidiasis remains a significant clinical challenge, particularly due to the ability of Candida species to form resilient biofilms on dental prostheses, which limits the efficacy of conventional antifungal treatments. In this...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,480 Views
13 Pages

Background: Ethanol intake leads to cognitive deficits. Recent research demonstrated that a dysregulation of synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A) expression seems to be linked to anxiety and memory disorders. Levetiracetam and brivaracetam are two...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,742 Views
23 Pages

Bacterial diseases are a major constraint to aquaculture productivity, driving extensive antibiotic use and raising concerns over antimicrobial resistance, environmental contamination, and food safety. Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound from Curcuma l...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
8,243 Views
42 Pages

Assessing the Pharmacological and Pharmacogenomic Data of PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors to Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy Outcomes in the Clinical Setting

  • Damianos-Ioannis Zervanos,
  • Eleftheria Galatou,
  • Androulla N. Miliotou,
  • Nikoleta F. Theodoroula,
  • Nikolaos Grigoriadis and
  • Ioannis S. Vizirianakis

Background/Objectives: Advances in understanding immune checkpoint pathways and tumor immune biology have enabled the development of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), particularly targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 axis, which has transformed cancer immunot...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
11,600 Views
33 Pages

Future Pharmacotherapy for Bipolar Disorders: Emerging Trends and Personalized Approaches

  • Giuseppe Marano,
  • Francesco Maria Lisci,
  • Gianluca Boggio,
  • Ester Maria Marzo,
  • Francesca Abate,
  • Greta Sfratta,
  • Gianandrea Traversi,
  • Osvaldo Mazza,
  • Roberto Pola and
  • Marianna Mazza
  • + 2 authors

Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic and disabling psychiatric condition characterized by recurring episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression. Despite the availability of mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants, long-term m...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,613 Views
15 Pages

Theranostic materials, which combine therapeutic and diagnostic capabilities, represent a promising advancement in cancer treatment by improving both the precision and personalization of therapies. Recently, metal peroxides (MePOs) have attracted sig...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
11,174 Views
27 Pages

Although it is more than a century since it was first marketed, acetaminophen remains one of the most popular analgesic agents. In addition, acetaminophen has recently been applied to multimodal analgesia in combination with non-steroidal anti-inflam...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1,187 Views
19 Pages

Design of an Array to Evaluate Biomarkers of Response to Biological Treatments in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • Andrea Rodríguez-Lopez,
  • Eva González-Iglesias,
  • Jesús Novalbos,
  • Susana Almenara and
  • Francisco Abad-Santos

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is defined as recurrent inflammatory bowel disorders, the most common of which are Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (anti-TNFs), primarily adalimumab...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,017 Views
20 Pages

Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, necessitating innovative therapeutic strategies. Drug repurposing offers a cost-effective approach to cancer treatment by identifying new anticancer applications for existing drugs. Terbutaline,...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,080 Views
20 Pages

Genetic Markers Associated with Ferroptosis in Cardiovascular Diseases

  • Brandon Fisher-Bautista,
  • Gabriela Fonseca-Camarillo and
  • Alfredo Cruz-Gregorio

Recently, a number of new genes (NFE2L2, HFE, HMOX, HIF-1α, ALOX5, GPX4, PTGS2, and IL-6) have been recognized as playing a role in ferroptosis and genetic predisposition to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Identifying these novel genes may faci...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2,357 Views
22 Pages

The success of checkpoint inhibitors in improving cancer patient survival has demonstrated the therapeutic potential of immunotherapies. This advancement has reshaped oncology treatment and driven interest in harnessing immune modulation for a wider...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,150 Views
50 Pages

Biofilm-associated infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, especially multidrug-resistant strains, frequently occur in intensive care units and represent a major therapeutic challenge. The economic burden of biofilm-associated infections is cons...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,519 Views
29 Pages

Tumor Microenvironment: An Emerging Landscape for Lung Cancer Therapy

  • S. M. Sohag,
  • Sharmin Nur Toma,
  • Md. Al-Imran Imon,
  • Maiweilan Maihemuti,
  • Famim Ahmed,
  • Mst. Afsana Mimi,
  • Imran Mahmud and
  • Md. Mahmudul Hasan

The tumor microenvironment (TME) is crucial for the onset, development, and resistance to treatment of lung cancer. The tumor microenvironment consisting of a complex array of immune cells, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, extracellular matrix element...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,137 Views
13 Pages

A Single-Group, Open-Label Study on the Systemic Bioavailability, Safety, and Local Tolerability of a New L-Thyroxine/Escin Gel Formulation in Healthy Women

  • Giovanni Gori,
  • Ferdinando De Negri,
  • Anna Fioravanti,
  • Francesca De Feo,
  • Catia Castiglioni and
  • Elisabetta Fini

Objective: This study evaluated the systemic bioavailability of L-thyroxine (L-T4) in healthy women following repeated cutaneous application of a new gel formulation containing L-T4 and escin. Plasma concentrations of free triiodothyronine (FT3), rev...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,067 Views
20 Pages

Bacterial natural ecological niches are characterized by variations in the availability of nutrients, resulting in a complex metabolism. Their impressive ability to adapt to changeable nutrient conditions is possible through the utilization of large...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
7,576 Views
12 Pages

Mirogabalin for Neuropathic Pain: A Review of Non-Opioid Pharmacotherapy with Insights from Japan

  • Mizuho Sumitani,
  • Takamichi Kogure,
  • Hiroaki Abe,
  • Rikuhei Tsuchida,
  • Reo Inoue and
  • Masahiko Sumitani

Background and Aim: Neuropathic pain leads to a significant deterioration in health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Treating neuromusculoskeletal pain is especially important to prevent and improve physical frailty and the locomotive syndrome. Varie...

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Future Pharmacol. - ISSN 2673-9879