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Curr Med Chem ; 2024 May 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38721792

ABSTRACT

Over the past few decades, women have been troubled by grave diseases such as breast cancer, which are biologically and molecularly classified as hereditary diseases. Even though the risk of other cancers is relatively different and the downstream pathway of genetic mutation differs from breast cancer, the continued transformation of genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 leads to breast cancer malignancy. Notably at the molecular level, a parallel connection between the normal growth of breast and the progression of mammary cancer where the breast cancer stem cells play a crucial role in the advancement of mammary carcinoma. Arguably, several significant signaling pathways, for instance, ER signaling, HER2 signaling, and Wnt signaling control the typical breast development as well as breast stem cells, thereby cell proliferation, cell differentiation, and cell motility are involved. Incidentally, the Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus (MMTV) is notable among the unexplained viral components influenced by virus-corrupting mammary carcinomas. According to the genesis, MMTV proviral DNA is integrated into mammary epithelial cells, and genomic lymphoid cells during viral replication and triggers the progression of cellular oncogenesis. This overview reveals the deadliest theories on breast cancer, molecular mechanisms, and the MMTV transmission cycle. To establish prevention therapies that are both acceptable and efficacious, addressing apprehensions related to the toxicity of these interventions must be a preliminary hurdle to overcome.

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Phytomedicine ; 129: 155638, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38728916

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus, a hyperglycemic condition associated with multitudinous organ dysfunction, is a hallmark of the metabolic disorder. This life-threatening condition affects millions of individuals globally, harming them financially, physically and psychologically in the course of therapy. PURPOSES: The course therapy for illnesses has undergone ground-breaking transformations due to recent technical advances and insights. Alternatively, the administration of hyperglycemia-reducing agents results in several complications, including severe cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, hepatic problems, and several dermatological conditions. Consideration of alternate diabetic therapy having minimal side effects or no adverse reactions has been driven by such problems. STUDY DESIGN: An extensive literature study was conducted in authoritative scientific databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify the studies elucidating the bioactivities of terpenoids in diabetic conditions. METHODS: Keywords including 'terpenoids', 'monoterpenes', 'diterpenes', 'sesquiterpenes', 'diabetes', 'diabetes mellitus', 'clinical trials', 'preclinical studies', and 'increased blood glucose' were used to identify the relevant research articles. The exclusion criteria, such as English language, duplication, open access, abstract only, and studies not involving preclinical and clinical research, were set. Based on these criteria, 937 relevant articles were selected for further evaluation. RESULTS: Triterpenes can serve as therapeutic agents for diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and kidney dysfunction by inhibiting several pathways linked to hyperglycemia and its complications. Therefore, it is essential to draw special attention to these compounds' therapeutic effectiveness and provide scientific professionals with novel data. CONCLUSION: This study addressed recent progress in research focussing on mechanisms of terpenoid, its by-products, physiological actions, and therapeutic applications, particularly in diabetic and associated disorders.


Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus , Hypoglycemic Agents , Terpenes , Humans , Terpenes/pharmacology , Terpenes/therapeutic use , Animals , Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy , Hypoglycemic Agents/pharmacology , Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use , Phytotherapy , Phytochemicals/pharmacology , Phytochemicals/therapeutic use
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AAPS PharmSciTech ; 25(5): 96, 2024 May 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38710855

ABSTRACT

Central nervous system-related disorders have become a continuing threat to human life and the current statistic indicates an increasing trend of such disorders worldwide. The primary therapeutic challenge, despite the availability of therapies for these disorders, is to sustain the drug's effective concentration in the brain while limiting its accumulation in non-targeted areas. This is attributed to the presence of the blood-brain barrier and first-pass metabolism which limits the transportation of drugs to the brain irrespective of popular and conventional routes of drug administration. Therefore, there is a demand to practice alternative routes for predictable drug delivery using advanced drug delivery carriers to overcome the said obstacles. Recent research attracted attention to intranasal-to-brain drug delivery for promising targeting therapeutics in the brain. This review emphasizes the mechanisms to deliver therapeutics via different pathways for nose-to-brain drug delivery with recent advancements in delivery and formulation aspects. Concurrently, for the benefit of future studies, the difficulties in administering medications by intranasal pathway have also been highlighted.


Subject(s)
Administration, Intranasal , Blood-Brain Barrier , Brain , Drug Delivery Systems , Administration, Intranasal/methods , Humans , Drug Delivery Systems/methods , Brain/metabolism , Blood-Brain Barrier/metabolism , Animals , Drug Carriers/chemistry , Pharmaceutical Preparations/administration & dosage , Nasal Mucosa/metabolism
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38635412

ABSTRACT

Respiratory illnesses and its repercussions are becoming more prevalent worldwide. It is necessary to research both innovative treatment and preventative techniques. Millions of confirmed cases and fatalities from the COVID-19 epidemic occurred over the previous two years. According to the review research, cannabinoids are a class of medicines that should be considered for the treatment of respiratory conditions. Cannabinoids and inhibitors of endocannabinoid degradation have illustrated advantageous anti-inflammatory, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary artery hypotension in numerous studies (in vitro and in vivo). It has been also noted that CB2 receptors on macrophages and T-helper cells may be particularly triggered to lower inflammation in COVID-19 patients. Since the majority of lung tissue contains cannabinoid receptors, cannabis can be an effective medical tool for treating COVID-19 as well as pulmonary infections. Notably, CB2 and CB1 receptors play a major role in immune system modulation and anti-inflammatory activities. In this review, we put forth the idea that cannabis might be helpful in treating pulmonary contagion brought on by viral integration, such as that caused by SARS-CoV-2, haemophilus influenza type b, Streptococcus pneumoniae, influenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus. Also, a detailed overview of CB receptors, intricate mechanisms, is highlighted connecting link with COVID-19 viral structural modifications along with molecular basis of CB receptors in diminishing viral load in pulmonary disorders supported through evident literature studies. Further, futuristic evaluations on cannabis potency through novel formulation development focusing on in vivo/in vitro systems can produce promising results.

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Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol ; 396(5): 1001-1007, 2023 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36595094

ABSTRACT

Breast cancer is the most prevalent diagnosed cancer among women and the main cause of morbidity and mortality. As for breast cancer, MCF-7 cells are an important candidate since they are widely utilized in research for estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer cell assays, and various sub-clones have been identified to reflect different classes of ER-positive tumors with varied levels of nuclear receptor expression. Rhodamines and its derivatives have shown a great interest over the past two decades due to their excellent structural and spectroscopic properties. Rhodamine derivatives have been widely investigated for their mitochondrial targeting and chemotherapeutic properties. Rhodamine derivatives, in particular, have been widely investigated for their therapeutic properties. In this regard, several studies have shown that rhodamine dye derivatives have promising in vitro and in vivo therapeutic efficacy. The present study deals with potential anticancer activity of few synthesized rhodamine derivatives against MCF-7 cell lines.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents , Breast Neoplasms , Rhodamines , Female , Humans , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy , Breast Neoplasms/pathology , Cell Line, Tumor , Cell Proliferation , MCF-7 Cells , Rhodamines/pharmacology , Rhodamines/therapeutic use
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35860000

ABSTRACT

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Sechium edule (S.E.) fruits on lipid profile and electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters in high fat-diet (HFD) induced hyperlipidemic mice. In this study, grouping of animals was done as described below (n = 6), where group 1 is normal control, group 2 is HFD control, group 3 is HFD + atorvastatin (10 mg/kg), group 4 is HFD + S.E. extract (200 mg/kg), and group 5 is HFD + S.E. extract (400 mg/kg). The first 3 weeks animals were supplemented with HFD, and the last 3 weeks animals were supplemented with HFD along with atorvastatin (10 mg/kg) or S.E. extract (200 and 400 mg/kg). It was observed that mice of the HFD control group showed a significant rise in the total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-C, and VLDL-C levels and a notable decrease in HDL-C levels. In addition, a consequential increment in ECG parameters such as QT or QTc and RR interval and a noteworthy decline in the heart rate were observed in HFD control mice. Treatment with S.E. extract (200 and 400 mg/kg) showed a significant improvement in the lipid profile. Moreover, the extract also significantly normalized the prolonged QT or QTc and RR interval and the heart rate in HFD-challenged mice. Hence, we can conclude that S.E. extract encumbers the prolongation of QT or QTc and RR interval and increased the heart rate in HFD-challenged mice.

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