Current drug targetsPub Date : 2024-04-27DOI: 10.2174/0113894501301747240417103321
Wasan Alwahsh, Shariza Sahudin, Hatim Alkhatib, Mohammad F. Bostanudin, Mohammad Alwahsh
{"title":"Chitosan-Based Nanocarriers for Pulmonary and Intranasal Drug Delivery Systems: A Comprehensive Overview of their Applications","authors":"Wasan Alwahsh, Shariza Sahudin, Hatim Alkhatib, Mohammad F. Bostanudin, Mohammad Alwahsh","doi":"10.2174/0113894501301747240417103321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113894501301747240417103321","url":null,"abstract":": The optimization of respiratory health is important, and one avenue for achieving this is through the application of both Pulmonary Drug Delivery System (PDDS) and Intranasal Delivery (IND). PDDS offers immediate delivery of medication to the respiratory system, providing advantages, such as sustained regional drug concentration, tunable drug release, extended duration of action, and enhanced patient compliance. IND, renowned for its non-invasive nature and swift onset of action, presents a promising path for advancement. Modern PDDS and IND utilize various polymers, among which Chitosan (CS) stands out. CS is a biocompatible and biodegradable polysaccharide with unique physicochemical properties, making it well-suited for medical and pharmaceutical applications. The multiple positively charged amino groups present in CS facilitate its interaction with negatively charged mucous membranes, allowing CS to adsorb easily onto the mucosal surface. In addition, CS-based nanocarriers have been an important topic of research. Polymeric Nanoparticles (NPs), liposomes, dendrimers, microspheres, nanoemulsions, Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs), carbon nanotubes, and modified effective targeting systems compete as important ways of increasing pulmonary drug delivery with chitosan. This review covers the latest findings on CS-based nanocarriers and their applications.","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140810099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current drug targetsPub Date : 2024-04-09DOI: 10.2174/0113894501310201240403065930
Rui Zhang, Yalong Dang
{"title":"The Recent Advances in the Function and Mechanism of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Neovascularization","authors":"Rui Zhang, Yalong Dang","doi":"10.2174/0113894501310201240403065930","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113894501310201240403065930","url":null,"abstract":": Retinal neovascularization diseases have relatively high rates of evitable blindness. Abnormal retinal neovascularization is their main hallmark, which can damage the structure and function of the eye and lead to impaired vision. Caveolin-1 is a membrane protein that is expressed in many types of retinal cells and is involved in retinal neovascularization. This review presents a comprehensive analysis of global research on specific functions of caveolin-1 in retinal neovascularization. We believe that the mechanism of action of caveolin-1 might be related to the regulation of relevant signal pathways and looked ahead the application prospects of modulating caveolin- 1 in retinal neovascularization diseases.","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140591980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cisplatin-Based Combination Therapy for Enhanced Cancer Treatment","authors":"Qi Li, Siwei Chen, Xiao Wang, Jia Cai, Hongwu Huang, Shengsong Tang, Dongxiu He","doi":"10.2174/0113894501294182240401060343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113894501294182240401060343","url":null,"abstract":":: Cisplatin, a primary chemotherapeutic drug, is of great value in the realm of tumor treatment. However, its clinical efficacy is strictly hindered by issues, such as drug resistance, relapse, poor prognosis, and toxicity to normal tissue. Cisplatin-based combination therapy has garnered increasing attention in both preclinical and clinical cancer research for its ability to overcome resistance, reduce toxicity, and enhance anticancer effects. This review examines three primary co-administration strategies of cisplatin-based drug combinations and their respective advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, seven types of combination therapies involving cisplatin are discussed, focusing on their main therapeutic effects, mechanisms in preclinical research, and clinical applications. This review also discusses future prospects and challenges, aiming to offer guidance for the development of optimal cisplatin-based combination therapy regimens for improved cancer treatment.","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140592171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current drug targetsPub Date : 2024-04-03DOI: 10.2174/0113894501290296240327081624
Robert Morris, Feng Cheng, Rahinatu Ali
{"title":"Drug Repurposing Using FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Database","authors":"Robert Morris, Feng Cheng, Rahinatu Ali","doi":"10.2174/0113894501290296240327081624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113894501290296240327081624","url":null,"abstract":": Drug repurposing is an emerging approach to reassigning existing pre-approved therapies for new indications. The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) is a large database of over 28 million adverse event reports submitted by medical providers, patients, and drug manufacturers and provides extensive drug safety signal data. In this review, four common drug repurposing strategies using FAERS are described, including inverse signal detection for a single disease, drug-drug interactions that mitigate a target ADE, identifying drug-ADE pairs with opposing gene perturbation signatures and identifying drug-drug pairs with congruent gene perturbation signatures. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of these different approaches to FAERS-based drug repurposing using existing successful applications in the literature. With the fast expansion of adverse drug event reports, FAERS-based drug repurposing represents a versatile and promising strategy for discovering new uses for existing therapies.","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140591969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Skin Microbial Composition and Genetic Mutation Analysis in Precision Medicine for Epidermolysis Bullosa","authors":"Inna Syafarina, Maulida Mazaya, Ariani Indrawati, Sharfina Zahra Akbar, Rifki Sadikin, Caecilia Sukowati","doi":"10.2174/0113894501290512240327091531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113894501290512240327091531","url":null,"abstract":": Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is an inherited skin disease representing a spectrum of rare genetic disorders. These conditions share the common trait that causes fragile skin, resulting in the development of blisters and erosions. The inheritance follows an autosomal pattern, and the array of clinical presentations leads to significant physical suffering, considerable morbidity, and mortality. Despite EB having no cure, effectively managing EB remains an exceptional challenge due to its rarity and complexity, occasionally casting a profound impact on the lives of affected individuals. Considering that EB management requires a multidisciplinary approach, this sometimes worsens the condition of patients with EB due to inappropriate handling. Thus, more appropriate and precise treatment management of EB is essentially needed. Advanced technology in medicine and health comes into the bioinformatics era. Including treatment for skin diseases, omics-based approaches aim to evaluate and handle better disease management and treatment. In this work, we review several approaches regarding the implementation of omics-based technology, including genetics, pathogenic mutation, skin microbiomics, and metagenomics analysis for EB. In addition, we highlight recent updates on the potential of metagenomics analysis in precision medicine for EB.","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140592061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current drug targetsPub Date : 2024-01-13DOI: 10.2174/0113894501277556231221072938
Zulfa Nooreen, Sudeep Tandon, Ankita Wal, Awani Kumar Rai
{"title":"An Updated Insight into Phytomolecules and Novel Approaches used in the Management of Breast Cancer","authors":"Zulfa Nooreen, Sudeep Tandon, Ankita Wal, Awani Kumar Rai","doi":"10.2174/0113894501277556231221072938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113894501277556231221072938","url":null,"abstract":"Breast cancer is a widespread condition that kills more women from cancer-related causes than any other type of cancer globally. Women who have estrogen-dependent, initial metastatic breast cancer frequently receive treatment with surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. They may also get more specialized treatments like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors (anastrozole or letrozole). The World Health Organisation reported in 2012 that by 2030, breast cancer will be more common worldwide. There are several phytochemicals, such as isoflavones, coumestans, lignans, and prenylflavonoides. Isoflavones have been shown in studies to prevent the spread of breast cancer and to trigger apoptosis. Targeting BCs in metastatic breast cancer may be made possible by combining well-formulated phytochemicals in nanoparticles or other novel drug delivery agents with currently accepted endocrine and/or conventional chemotherapies. Cell signaling, regulation of cell cycles, oxidative stress action, and inflammation could be positively impacted by phytoconstituents. They have the ability to alter non-coding RNAs, to prevent the proliferation and regeneration of cancer cells. The availability of novel approaches helps in disease targeting, safety, effectiveness and efficacy. The current literature helps to know the available drugs i.e. phytoconstituents or novel drug delivery like nanoparticle, microsphere, micelles, liposomes and neosomes. The literature has been taken from PubMed, Google Scholar, SciFinder, or other internet sites.","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139463208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current drug targetsPub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2174/0113894501313781240627062206
Rajesh Basnet, Obed Boadi Amissah, Buddha Bahadur Basnet, Rongqi Huang, Yirong Sun, Jean de Dieu Habimana, Zhiyuan Li
{"title":"Potential Target of CDK6 Signaling Pathway for Cancer Treatment.","authors":"Rajesh Basnet, Obed Boadi Amissah, Buddha Bahadur Basnet, Rongqi Huang, Yirong Sun, Jean de Dieu Habimana, Zhiyuan Li","doi":"10.2174/0113894501313781240627062206","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0113894501313781240627062206","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cancer involves uncontrolled cell growth due to genetic mutations. Tumors can form when CDK6, a gene essential for controlling cell growth, isn't working correctly. Researchers are investigating drugs that inhibit CDK6; some of them appear promising. Nevertheless, CDK6 is advantageous and harmful to cancer because it controls other cellular processes. By inhibiting CDK6 and CDK4, CDK4/6 inhibitors offer a novel therapeutic strategy that stops cell proliferation. The study investigates the function of CDK6 in cancer, the difficulties in targeting CDK6, and possible remedies.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Scientists have developed drugs designed to block CDK6 and prevent it from altering other proteins. These drugs, also known as CDK6 inhibitors, help treat cancer. Finding the best drugs for CDK6 is still tricky, though. The drugs' selectivity, potency, and cost are some difficulties. These factors depend on CDK6's structure and interactions with other proteins. The structure of CDK6 and how it influences its function and regulation are explained in this review. It also describes CDK6's function in cancer and its interaction with other molecules and proteins, which is crucial for cell division. This review also discusses the present and upcoming therapies that target CDK6, as well as how CDK6 interacts with drugs that block it.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This review presents the structure, current research, and overview of CDK6. It also reviews the role of CDK6 in cancer, function, and regulation. Additionally, it explores its role in cancer signaling networks and its interaction with CDK6 inhibitors. Lastly, it discusses the current status and prospects of therapies targeting CDK6.</p>","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":" ","pages":"724-739"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141747630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current drug targetsPub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2174/0113894501304351240703113651
Victoria A Belova, Liudmila V Spirina, Alexandra V Avgustinovich, Sergey G Afanas'ev, Maxim Y Volkov, Daniil I Azovsky, Alexander M Volkov, Tatyana S Klyushina
{"title":"New Perspectives in Colorectal Cancers Treatment, the Role of MicroRNAs.","authors":"Victoria A Belova, Liudmila V Spirina, Alexandra V Avgustinovich, Sergey G Afanas'ev, Maxim Y Volkov, Daniil I Azovsky, Alexander M Volkov, Tatyana S Klyushina","doi":"10.2174/0113894501304351240703113651","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0113894501304351240703113651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The main epidemiological and clinical data on colorectal cancer, as well as the features of molecular pathology, are discussed in the literature review. Efforts are being putto identify promising targets, particularly small non-coding nucleotide sequences, which can lead to new treatments for this disease. The discovery of significant mutations that contribute to the development of colorectal tumors is a major step in the advancement of molecular oncology, as these mutations give rise to heterogeneous tumors that differ in their origin. These mutations play a significant role in the progression of the disease and are now being targeted for treatment. The prognosis for a disease is influenced by the patient's sensitivity to antitumor therapy. However, new approaches to finding effective targets for antitumor treatments face new fundamental challenges due to clinical issues. These issues include the epigenetic regulation of markers of oncogenesis, which allows for the development of new therapeutic strategies. RNA interference, in particular, has been linked to non-copying RNA sequences such as microRNAs. These microRNAs are associated with certain processes that can influence all aspects of oncogenesis. The diversity of microRNAs allows for a differentiated approach when treating tumors in various locations.</p>","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":" ","pages":"715-723"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141757657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current drug targetsPub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2174/0113894501302098240430164446
Yaseen Hussain, Abdullah, Fazlullah Khan, Waqas Alam, Haseeba Sardar, Muhammad Ajmal Khan, Xiaoyan Shen, Haroon Khan
{"title":"Role of Quercetin in DNA Repair: Possible Target to Combat Drug Resistance in Diabetes.","authors":"Yaseen Hussain, Abdullah, Fazlullah Khan, Waqas Alam, Haseeba Sardar, Muhammad Ajmal Khan, Xiaoyan Shen, Haroon Khan","doi":"10.2174/0113894501302098240430164446","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0113894501302098240430164446","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is referred to as hyperglycemia in either fasting or postprandial phases. Oxidative stress, which is defined by an excessive amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, increased exposure to external stress, and an excessive amount of the cellular defense system against them, results in cellular damage. Increased DNA damage is one of the main causes of genomic instability, and genetic changes are an underlying factor in the emergence of cancer. Through covalent connections with DNA and proteins, quercetin has been demonstrated to offer protection against the creation of oxidative DNA damage. It has been found that quercetin shields DNA from possible oxidative stress-related harm by reducing the production of ROS. Therefore, Quercetin helps to lessen DNA damage and improve the ability of DNA repair mechanisms. This review mainly focuses on the role of quercetin in repairing DNA damage and compensating for drug resistance in diabetic patients. Data on the target topic was obtained from major scientific databases, including SpringerLink, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Medline Plus, PubMed, Science Direct, and Elsevier. In preclinical studies, quercetin guards against DNA deterioration by regulating the degree of lipid peroxidation and enhancing the antioxidant defense system. By reactivating antioxidant enzymes, decreasing ROS levels, and decreasing the levels of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine, Quercetin protects DNA from oxidative damage. In clinical studies, it was found that quercetin supplementation was related to increased antioxidant capacity and decreased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the experimental group as compared to the placebo group. It is concluded that quercetin has a significant role in DNA repair in order to overcome drug resistance in diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":" ","pages":"670-682"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140944433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quercetin in Oncology: A Phytochemical with Immense Therapeutic Potential.","authors":"Raj Kamal, Priyanka Paul, Shubham Thakur, Sachin Kumar Singh, Ankit Awasthi","doi":"10.2174/0113894501292466240627050638","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0113894501292466240627050638","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Quercetin is a natural flavonoid with various pharmacological actions such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, antiviral, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and antiviral activities. Looking at these enormous potentials, researchers have explored how they can be used to manage numerous cancers. It's been studied for cancer management due to its anti-angiogenesis, anti-metastatic, and antiproliferative mechanisms. Despite having these proven pharmacological activities, the clinical use of quercetin is limited due to its first-- pass metabolism, poor solubility, and bioavailability. To address these shortcomings, researchers have fabricated various nanocarriers-based formulations to fight cancer. The present review overshadows the pharmacological potential, mechanisms, and application of nanoformulations against different cancers. Teaser: Explore the potential of Quercetin, a natural flavonoid with diverse pharmacological activities, and its nanoformulations in managing various cancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":10805,"journal":{"name":"Current drug targets","volume":" ","pages":"740-751"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141579222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}