Neurodegenerative disorders are generally characterized by progressive neuronal loss and cognitive decline, with underlying mechanisms involving oxidative stress, protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Currently, the available treatment options only improve the symptoms of the disease but do not stop disease progression; neurodegeneration. This underscores the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies targeting multiple neurodegenerative pathways alongside the conventional therapeutic strategies available.
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April 2024
This concise review navigates the intricate realm of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), an important member of the cytokine family. Beginning with an introduction to cytokines, this narrative review unfolds with the historical journey of IL-6, illuminating its evolving significance. A crucial section unravels the three distinct signaling modes employed by IL-6, providing a foundational understanding of its versatile interactions within cellular landscapes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHydroxyurea (HU) has shown promise in breast cancer treatment, but its hydrophilic nature limits its efficacy. Therefore, conjugating HU with lipids could increase its liphophilicity and improve its cellular uptake, leading to increased efficacy and reduced toxicity. The PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway is an attractive therapeutic target in cancer not only because it is the second most frequently altered pathway after p53, but also because it serves as a convergence point for many stimuli.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Targeted therapies, specifically ErbB family tyrosine kinase inhibitors, have demonstrated potential for improving outcomes in patients with ErbB2-positive breast cancer. Despite their effectiveness, these therapies are associated with limitations, including high costs, side effects, drug resistance, lack of specificity, and toxicity. To overcome these challenges, drug repurposing has emerged as a promising strategy in breast cancer treatment.
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