Publications by authors named "V Prachayasittikul"

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in women worldwide. Besides the availability of clinical drugs, drug resistance and considerable side effects are concerning issues driven the needs for the discovery of novel anticancer agents. Aromatase inhibition is one of the effective strategies for management of hormone-dependent breast cancer.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by the accumulation of tau protein tangles and amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques in the central nervous system (CNS), leading to progressive neurodegeneration. Hence, the discovery of disease-modifying agents capable of delaying the progression is essential for effective management. Aminonaphthoquinone (ANQ) is an attractive pharmacophore with various biological effects.

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  • Osteoanabolic agents, specifically those targeting the Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 (S1PR2), show promise for promoting bone formation and managing osteoporosis.
  • Nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, like quinoxaline and indole, emerged as effective S1PR2 activators, with computational tools like quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) modeling aiding their discovery.
  • The study successfully created predictive models to identify potent S1PR2 activators from existing datasets and new compound modifications, with many of these modified compounds predicted to be significantly more effective and druggable for future development.
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  • 4-Bromo-N-(thiazol-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (1) shows promising pharmacological properties, but its pharmacokinetic profile, especially regarding protein interactions, has not been fully explored yet.
  • The study investigated how compound 1 binds to human serum albumin (HSA), using various spectroscopic techniques, and found that the interaction is strong and involves several binding mechanisms.
  • Results indicated that the binding of compound 1 may enhance the esterase activity of HSA, suggesting that understanding this interaction is crucial for its potential development as a therapeutic agent.
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An imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant defense driven by oxidative stress and inflammation is a critical factor in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), a culinary plant in the Apiaceae family, displays various biological activities, including anticancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects.

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