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Panax ginseng Ameliorates Pituitary-Ovarian Dysfunction Induced by Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation from Cell Phones via Upregulation of the CREM Signaling Pathway. 三七通过上调CREM信号通路改善手机射频电磁辐射诱发的垂体-卵巢功能障碍
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-04-30 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638279386240425050818
Oyetunji A Oyewopo, Olabimpe C Badejogbin, Isaac O Ajadi, Linus A Enye, Mary B Ajadi, Ikponmwosa V Ebuwa, Olutunmise V Owolabi, Stephanie E Areloegbe, Kehinde S Olaniyi
{"title":"Panax ginseng Ameliorates Pituitary-Ovarian Dysfunction Induced by Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation from Cell Phones via Upregulation of the CREM Signaling Pathway.","authors":"Oyetunji A Oyewopo, Olabimpe C Badejogbin, Isaac O Ajadi, Linus A Enye, Mary B Ajadi, Ikponmwosa V Ebuwa, Olutunmise V Owolabi, Stephanie E Areloegbe, Kehinde S Olaniyi","doi":"10.2174/0115701638279386240425050818","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115701638279386240425050818","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Panax ginseng (PG) is a plant that contains ginsenosides, which are considered adaptogens that confer cellular protection. However, the impact of PG on pituitary-ovarian dysfunction and subsequent infertility is unknown. This study investigated the hypothesis that PG would attenuate pituitary-ovarian dysfunction associated with mobile phone's Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation (RF-EMR) in experimental rat models and the possible involvement of a cAMP Response Element Modulator (CREM)-dependent pathway.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty adult female Wistar rats were divided randomly into four groups, each consisting of five rats. The control group was administered a vehicle (distilled water) orally, while the P. ginseng group received 200 mg/kg of P. ginseng extract orally. The RF-EMR group was exposed to 900MHz radiation, and the RF-EMR + PG group was exposed to the same radiation while also being treated with 200 mg/kg of P. ginseng orally. These treatments were administered daily for a period of 56 days.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The RF-EMR group exhibited significant reductions in serum levels of LH, FSH, estradiol, and progesterone compared to the control group. Moreover, levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were significantly lower in the RF-EMR group compared to the control. Additionally, there was a notable decrease in the expression of the CREM gene, accompanied by disrupted pituitary/ovarian morphology in the RF-EMR group compared to the control. However, the administration of PG mitigated these changes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings of this study indicate that P. ginseng extract shields against pituitary-ovarian impairment linked to RF-EMR exposure from cell phones by boosting antioxidant capacity and promoting the CREM-dependent pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140870274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Drug Discovery Potential of Insect-Derived Compounds: A review. 昆虫衍生化合物的药物发现潜力:综述。
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-04-30 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638294753240422134722
Nafiur Rahman, Arpita Gope, Jayeeta Khanrah, Anjali Rawani
{"title":"Drug Discovery Potential of Insect-Derived Compounds: A review.","authors":"Nafiur Rahman, Arpita Gope, Jayeeta Khanrah, Anjali Rawani","doi":"10.2174/0115701638294753240422134722","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115701638294753240422134722","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Insects are the most numerous and diverse collection of organisms on earth. Around the world, human societies have utilised insects and the materials derived from them as medical resources. These arthropods use chemistry, like all other species. According to their survival needs, they make adaptations, including protecting themselves from infection as well as predation, being able to connect with a social life, and carrying out generations with survivability in the environment. The main focus of the study of chemical ecology is the abundance of chemical compounds found in arthropods that are used for these ecological adaptations. This thorough analysis summarises the huge potential for finding new natural compounds with medical benefits from the Arthropods. Insects and their derivatives have a wide range of uses, and their \"raw products\" have made significant strides in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, tissue engineering, dentistry, plant and agricultural science, veterinary medicine, cosmetics, and cosmeceuticals, food, and nutraceuticals, among others. Bioactive components derived from insects are emerging as potential therapeutic sources that are beneficial against a variety of disorders. Insects, which have a huge variety of species, are an intriguing and potential source of low molecular biologically active natural compounds that are either produced by the insect itself or by accompanying microbes. The present review work collated the updates of insect-derived compounds, the use of insects worldwide, and drug discovery potential of insect derivatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140859363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Envisioning Clinical Management of Breast Cancer: a Comprehensive Review. 展望乳腺癌的临床治疗:全面综述》。
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-04-29 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638300812240417055802
Shubhashree Das, Gurudutta Pattnaik, Sovan Pattanaik, Bikash Ranjan Jena, Bhabani Sankar Satapathy, Ayushi Pradhan
{"title":"Envisioning Clinical Management of Breast Cancer: a Comprehensive Review.","authors":"Shubhashree Das, Gurudutta Pattnaik, Sovan Pattanaik, Bikash Ranjan Jena, Bhabani Sankar Satapathy, Ayushi Pradhan","doi":"10.2174/0115701638300812240417055802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115701638300812240417055802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coming to the edge of disease manufacturing in the twenty-first-century, breast cancer occupies a terrifying scenario in the globe, especially in adult women. Its curiosity endeavours remarkable advances made during the past decennaries for cancer treatment and diagnosis. <P></P> It accounts for the fifth leading cause of transience, killing approximately 570,000 people per annum. To reduce the prognosis of clinical oncological development with the application of a new chemical entity, some of the critical challenges, like active pharmaceutical ingredients with high chemical resistance, extreme side effects, and high treatment costs are some of the limitations in the curbing aspects of breast melanoma. <P></P> In cancer research, hence, the development of drugs that are safe, efficient, and cost-effective remains a 'Holy Grail' that may be considered as a boon to target the malignant tissues with novel therapeutics devices. <P></P> Through the findings on overcoming the drawbacks of traditional methods, researchers have given special attention to cancer-preventive and theranostic approaches based on some novel drug delivery systems. <P></P> The present study forecasts the wide-ranging modern applications, and on developing some novel liposomal drug delivery therapy against breast cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140862590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Preclinical Data Extrapolation to Clinical Reality: A Translational Approach. 临床前数据外推至临床现实:转化方法。
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-04-25 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638302778240417045451
Prakhar Varshney, Phool Chandra
{"title":"Preclinical Data Extrapolation to Clinical Reality: A Translational Approach.","authors":"Prakhar Varshney, Phool Chandra","doi":"10.2174/0115701638302778240417045451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115701638302778240417045451","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In vivo investigations are much more complex than trials conducted in a test tube; the results sometimes aren't as illuminating and could raise more questions than answers. Preclinical data projection into clinical truth is a transcriptional science that remains a compelling trial in drug development. Preclinical in vivo and in vitro education is important in novel drug's non-violent or active growth. Pharmacokinetic and metabolic research is necessary to better understand the chemical and biological effects of medicines and their metabolites. Information produced by such a policy can be used to progress Phase I studies, primarily for anticancer medication. Both living and deceased in vitro models are theoretically excellent preclinical tools for calculating the pharmacological action of counterparts from the same family, such as vinca alkaloids. The animal species most closely linked to humans are chosen based on metabolic patterns. The estimation of the duration of drug action, particularly for medicines with varied metabolic clearances (e.g., benzodiazepines); The empathetic or estimate of medicine relations, i.e., those defined for cyclosporin A and macrolide antibiotics; and Sclarification of the metabolic roots of individual inconsistencies in pharmaceutical action.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140868875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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In Silico approach: Design an Optimized shRNA against RUNX1 Gene to Target HIV. 硅学方法:设计一种针对 RUNX1 基因的优化 shRNA 来靶向 HIV。
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-04-25 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638291312240415151051
Rezvan Kakavand-Ghalehnoei, Elham Patrad, Mehrdad Ravanshad
{"title":"In Silico approach: Design an Optimized shRNA against RUNX1 Gene to Target HIV.","authors":"Rezvan Kakavand-Ghalehnoei, Elham Patrad, Mehrdad Ravanshad","doi":"10.2174/0115701638291312240415151051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115701638291312240415151051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus with single-stranded RNA that leads to the challenging disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) can prevent the progression of the disease, but it is not capable of long-term HIV elimination. One of the significant obstacles to treating HIV-1-infected individuals is the creation of latent cell reservoirs early in the infection. Gene-based therapies that utilize RNA interference (RNAi) to silence host or viral gene expression are considered promising therapeutic approaches. It has been demonstrated that RUNX1, a T-cell-specific transcription factor, may significantly affect HIV replication and infection. According to accumulating evidence on the role of interfering RNA techniques in inhibiting gene expression and considering the role of RUNX1 in the replication of HIV-1. In this study, we aim to design shRNAs against RUNX1 that can target the replication of HIV-1. </P> Methods: Several computational methods, including target alignment, similarity search, and secondary structure prediction, have been employed in the design of shRNA against RUNX1. </P> Results: Seven shRNA molecules with the highest efficiency were designed and validated using computational methods to silence the RUNX1 gene. </P> Conclusions: In the present study, we designed shRNA against RUNX1, which can target latent cells infected with HIV. Suppression of RUNX1 by shRNA reactivates HIV in the latent cells and subsequently potentiates the immune response toward identifying accurate virus-infected cells. This process may lead to an effective and efficient reduction of the volume of cell reservoirs infected with HIV.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140874335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Repurposing Phytochemicals against Breast Cancer (MCF-7) using Classical Structure-Based Drug Design. 利用基于结构的经典药物设计,将植物化学物质重新用于抗击乳腺癌(MCF-7)。
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-03-28 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638295736240315105737
Faten Essam Hussain Aldoghachi, Amjad Oraibi, Noor Hamid Mohsen, Sara S Hassan
{"title":"Repurposing Phytochemicals against Breast Cancer (MCF-7) using Classical Structure-Based Drug Design.","authors":"Faten Essam Hussain Aldoghachi, Amjad Oraibi, Noor Hamid Mohsen, Sara S Hassan","doi":"10.2174/0115701638295736240315105737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115701638295736240315105737","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The significant public health effect of breast cancer is demonstrated by its high global prevalence and the potential for severe health consequences. The suppression of the proliferative effects facilitated by the estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) in the MCF-7 cell line is significant for breast cancer therapy.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The current work involves in-silico techniques for identifying potential inhibitors of ERα.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The method combines QSAR models based on machine learning with molecular docking to identify potential binders for the ERα. Further, molecular dynamics simulation studied the stability of the complexes, and ADMET analysis validated the compound's properties.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Two compounds (162412 and 443440) showed significant binding affinities with ERα, with binding energies comparable to the established binder RL4. The ADMET qualities showed advantageous characteristics resembling pharmaceutical drugs. The stable binding of these ligands in the active region of ERα during dynamic conditions was confirmed by molecular dynamics simulations. RMSD plots and conformational stability supported the ligands' persistent occupancy in the protein's binding site. After simulation, two hydrogen bonds were found within the protein-ligand complexes of 162412 and 443440, with binding free energy values of -27.32 kcal/mol and -25.00 kcal/mol.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study suggests that compounds 162412 and 443440 could be useful for developing innovative anti-ERα medicines. However, more research is needed to prove the compounds' breast cancer treatment efficacy. This will help develop new treatments for ERα-associated breast cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140320225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Snapshot of Biomarkers in Psoriasis. 牛皮癣生物标志物快照。
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-03-18 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638278470240312075112
Krushna Abhale, Addepalli Veeranjaneyulu, Shivani Desai
{"title":"A Snapshot of Biomarkers in Psoriasis.","authors":"Krushna Abhale, Addepalli Veeranjaneyulu, Shivani Desai","doi":"10.2174/0115701638278470240312075112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115701638278470240312075112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A persistent long-standing, inflammatory skin condition that is brought on by a variety of factors is psoriasis. It is distinguished by itchy, scaly, reddish plaques, particularly on areas of the body that are frequently chafed, including the extensor sites of the limbs. Recent developments in molecular-targeted therapy that use biologics or small-molecule inhibitors can effectively cure even the worst psoriatic indications. The outstanding clinical outcomes of treatment help to clarify the disease's detrimental consequences on quality of life. Biomarkers that identify deep remission are essential for developing uniform treatment plans. Blood protein markers such as AMPs that are consistently quantifiable can be very helpful in routine clinical practice. The metabolic pathways involve biomarkers that can not only help diagnose psoriasis in a clinical setting but also indicate its severity based on the levels present in the body. Machine learning and AI have made a diagnosis of the expression of genes as biomarkers more accessible. In this article, biomarkers, as well as their key role in psoriasis, are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140159820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Combination of Pharmacophore Generation, Ligand-based Virtual Screening, Atom-based 3D-QSAR, and Molecular Docking Studies on Febuxostat-based Amides Analogues as Anti-inflammatory Agents. 结合药效生成、配体虚拟筛选、基于原子的 3D-QSAR 和分子对接研究非布索坦酰胺类化合物作为抗炎药物。
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-03-11 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638281229240226101906
Trupti Chitre, Aniket Bhatambrekar, Purvaj Hirode, Shubhangi Thorat, Sayli G Hajare, Dinesh Garud, Sakshi Jagdale, Kalyani Asgaonkar
{"title":"A Combination of Pharmacophore Generation, Ligand-based Virtual Screening, Atom-based 3D-QSAR, and Molecular Docking Studies on Febuxostat-based Amides Analogues as Anti-inflammatory Agents.","authors":"Trupti Chitre, Aniket Bhatambrekar, Purvaj Hirode, Shubhangi Thorat, Sayli G Hajare, Dinesh Garud, Sakshi Jagdale, Kalyani Asgaonkar","doi":"10.2174/0115701638281229240226101906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115701638281229240226101906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A defence mechanism of the body includes inflammation. It is a process through which the immune system identifies, rejects, and starts to repair foreign and damaging stimuli. In the world, chronic inflammatory disorders are the leading cause of death.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>To obtain optimized pharmacophore, previously reported febuxostat- based anti-inflammatory amide derivatives series were subjected to pharmacophore hypothesis, ligand-based virtual screening, and 3D-QSAR studies in the present work using Schrodinger suite 2022-4. QuikProp module of Schrodinger was used for ADMET prediction, and HTVS, SP, and XP protocols of GLIDE modules were used for molecular docking on target protein (PDB ID:3LN1).</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Utilising 29 compounds, a five-point model of common pharmacophore hypotheses was created, having pIC50 ranging between 5.34 and 4.871. The top pharmacophore hypothesis AHHRR_ 1 model consists of one hydrogen bond acceptor, two hydrophobic groups and two ring substitution features. The hypothesis model AHHRR_1 underwent ligand-based virtual screening using the molecules from Asinex. Additionally, a 3D-QSAR study based on individual atoms was performed to assess their contributions to model development. The top QSAR model was chosen based on the values of R2 (0.9531) and Q2 (0.9424). Finally, four potential hits were obtained by molecular docking based on virtual screening.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The virtual screen compounds have shown similar docking interaction with amino acid residues as shown by standard diclofenac sodium drugs. Therefore, the findings in the present study can be explored in the development of potent anti-inflammatory agents.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140133595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-conditioned Media with Natural Immunomodulatory Agent Resveratrol on Type 1 Diabetes. 间充质干细胞条件培养基与天然免疫调节剂白藜芦醇对 1 型糖尿病的影响
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-03-08 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638276524240305054259
Krushna Abhale, Addepalli Veeranjaneyulu, Shivani Desai, Avinash Sanap, Ramesh Bhonde
{"title":"Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-conditioned Media with Natural Immunomodulatory Agent Resveratrol on Type 1 Diabetes.","authors":"Krushna Abhale, Addepalli Veeranjaneyulu, Shivani Desai, Avinash Sanap, Ramesh Bhonde","doi":"10.2174/0115701638276524240305054259","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115701638276524240305054259","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a condition marked by elevated blood sugar levels and primarily recognized by the destruction of beta cells caused by an autoimmune attack, which is a significant characteristic of T1DM. Recent studies have demonstrated the regenerative potential of conditioned medium therapy. In light of this, the current research sought to assess the impact of Mesenchymal Stem Cell conditioned media (CM) and CM with resveratrol (CM+ Resveratrol) on the management of T1DM in Swiss albino mice. By leveraging and modifying existing conditioned medium therapy, this study aims to evaluate its effectiveness in treating T1DM.</p><p><strong>Materials & methods: </strong>Diabetes was induced in animals using the diabetes-inducing agent streptozotocin (STZ). The animals were then divided into five groups: Normal control, Disease Control, Resveratrol, Condition Media, and CM + Resveratrol. Treatments were given to the animals accordingly. The study period was 28 days. During this time, the animals were monitored for foodwater intake twice a week, blood glucose levels, and body weight. At the conclusion of the 28-day study period, biochemical estimations were performed for serum insulin levels, C-peptide levels, anti-inflammatory cytokines levels and pro-inflammatory cytokines levels. Additionally, histopathology of the pancreas was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The test groups showed a significant decrease in blood glucose levels, an increase in Cpeptide levels, and a decrease in pro-inflammatory cytokine levels compared to the disease group. However, no statistically significant change within groups was observed in terms of serum insulin and anti-inflammatory cytokine levels. The improvement in diabetic symptoms, such as polyphagia, polydipsia, and weight loss, was observed in the treatment group, along with pancreatic regeneration, which indicated improved insulin secretion.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In the current investigation, we concluded that CM and CM+ Resveratrol, as natural immunomodulators, have the capacity to regenerate injured pancreatic beta cells and have antidiabetic action, together with immunomodulating impact. Nonetheless, future studies on this therapy appear to be promising.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140103016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Ginkgo biloba Polyphenols in Targeting Biomarkers of Colorectal Cancer: An In-silico Evaluation. 探索银杏叶多酚针对结直肠癌生物标志物的治疗潜力:一项模拟评估。
Current drug discovery technologies Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638282497240124102345
Sarra Hamdani, Hocine Allali, Salim Bouchentouf
{"title":"Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of <i>Ginkgo biloba</i> Polyphenols in Targeting Biomarkers of Colorectal Cancer: An <i>In-silico</i> Evaluation.","authors":"Sarra Hamdani, Hocine Allali, Salim Bouchentouf","doi":"10.2174/0115701638282497240124102345","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115701638282497240124102345","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major contributor to cancer-related deaths worldwide, driving the need for effective anticancer therapies with fewer side effects. The exploration of Ginkgo biloba, a natural source, offers a hopeful avenue for novel treatments targeting key colorectal biomarkers involved in CRC treatment.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to explore the binding affinity of natural molecules derived from <i>G. biloba</i> to essential biomarkers associated with CRC, including Kirsten rat sarcoma virus, neuroblastoma RAS mutations, serine/threonine-protein kinase B-Raf, phosphatidylinositol 3'-kinase, and deleted colorectal cancer, using molecular docking. The focus of this research was to evaluate how effectively these molecules bind to specified targets in order to identify potential inhibitors for the treatment of CRC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 152 polyphenolic compounds from G. biloba were selected and subjected to molecular docking simulations to evaluate their interactions with CRC-related biomarkers. The docking results were analysed to identify ligands exhibiting strong affinities towards the targeted genes, suggesting potential inhibitory effects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Docking simulations unveiled the strong binding affinities between selected polyphenolic compounds derived from <i>G. biloba</i> and genes associated with CRC. The complex glycoside structures that are found in flavonols are of significant importance. These compounds, including derivatives with distinctive arrangements, exhibited promising docking scores, signifying substantial interactions with the targeted biomarkers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study demonstrates the potential of <i>G. biloba</i>-derived molecules as effective anticancer agents for colorectal cancer. The identified ligands exhibit strong interactions with crucial CRC-related biomarkers, suggesting potential inhibition ability. Further <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> investigations are needed to validate and build upon these promising findings, advancing the development of novel and efficient CRC therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":93962,"journal":{"name":"Current drug discovery technologies","volume":" ","pages":"e020224226651"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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