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Molecular Targets and Nano-Technological Approaches in the Treatment of Hepatic Carcinoma.

Curr Cancer Drug Targets

October 2024

Department of Pharmacology, Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Tekari, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 493111, India.

Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, with about one million people losing their lives each year. The disease becomes even more dangerous when tumors cannot be removed through surgery. Globally, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks third in terms of fatality rates among liver cancers.

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  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of cancer-related deaths and commonly occurs in patients with liver cirrhosis, with current synthetic treatments being ineffective and harmful.
  • Herbal remedies, containing beneficial phytochemicals found in plants, show promise in treating chronic diseases like HCC, as they are less toxic and have therapeutic effects.
  • Approximately 60% of anticancer drugs originate from natural substances, highlighting the potential of plant compounds in targeting cancerous cells and inflammatory pathways associated with HCC.
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  • * Amphibian-derived peptides and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) show potential in promoting faster wound healing by assisting with tissue repair and controlling infections, which can hinder recovery.
  • * This review discusses various peptides used in wound healing, including their preparation methods and administration routes, highlighting their potential as therapeutic agents for treating skin injuries.
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  • * Nanotechnology presents a promising avenue for pain management by allowing for targeted and controlled drug delivery, which could improve the effectiveness and reduce side effects of pain relief medications.
  • * This review discusses the role of nanomaterials in drug delivery systems, exploring innovative strategies for treating pain and summarizing the latest research gathered from several reputable online libraries.
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Pain is generated by a small number of peripheral targets. These can be made more sensitive by inflammatory mediators. The number of opioids prescribed to the patients can be reduced dramatically with better pain management.

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Objectives: The study was designed to evaluate anti-arthritic activity of Ajmodadi Churna (AC) and its effect on Complete freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritis in Wistar rats.

Methods: Arthritis was induced by injecting 0.2 mL CFA into sub plantar surface of left hind paw.

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Truly miraculous medications and antibiotics have helped save untold millions of lives. Antibiotic resistance, however, is a significant issue related to health that jeopardizes the effectiveness of antibiotics and could harm everyone's health. Bacteria, not humans or animals, become antibiotic-resistant.

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Diacerein (DCN) is a chondroprotective agent which shows inadequate oral bioavailability along with gastrointestinal side effects. This study is intended to develop a topical novel DCN delivery system. DCN nanogel was prepared by emulsion solvent diffusion technique.

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Plants produce biologically active metabolites that have been utilised to cure a variety of severe and persistent illnesses. There is a possibility that understanding how these bioactive molecules work would allow researchers to come up with better treatments for diseases including malignancy, cardiac disease and neurological disorders. A triterpene called ursolic acid (UA) is a pentacyclic prevalent triterpenoid found in fruits, leaves, herbs and blooms.

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Objective: Fabrication and analyses of mucoadhesive patches made from chitosan oligosaccharide for the purpose of oromucosal drug delivery.

Significance: The mucosal epithelium in the oral cavity, consisting of buccal and sublingual epithelium, has gained significant attention in the last decade as an alternative anatomical site for systemic drug delivery that could potentially minimize the challenges of solid oral dosage and parenteral delivery. In this study, we have fabricated and tested drug-loaded chitosan oligosaccharide-based patches for the oromucosal drug delivery.

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An ideal wound dressing material should enhance the wound healing process and must avoid bacterial contamination. In this study, the synergistic effect of graphene oxide (GO), silver (Ag) and magnesium (Mg) based silk electrospun nanofibrous film on wound healing was evaluated. It reports the influence of essential elements Mg and Ag during the skin regeneration process.

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Background: A stability-indicating method (SIM) stipulates the testing of the drug product and drug substances under the stressed conditions that will imply a clear notion about the stress conditions that would affect the drug in its finished dosage form. Furthermore, manufactures can clearly define the state at which the drug is unstable and present its storage conditions.

Objective: The present article deals with the stability testing and degradation kinetic studies of desloratadine (DL).

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Spices are natural plant products enriched with the history of being used as herbal medicine for prevention of diseases. India is also known as the 'Land of Spices'. Out of 109 spices recognized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) more than 52-60 spice crops are grown in India.

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Objectives: The main objective of the present review is to explore and examine the effectiveness of currently developed novel techniques to resolve the issues which are associated with the herbal constituents/extract.

Methods: A systematic thorough search and collection of reviewed information from Science direct, PubMed and Google Scholar databases based on various sets of key phrases have been performed. All the findings from these data have been studied and briefed based on their relevant and irrelevant information.

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The objective of the present study was to determine the acaricidal activity of arecoline hydrobromide against cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus infesting calves. in vivo efficacy of arecoline emulsified with polysorbate-80 (2%) was evaluated using ear bag method with the effective dose of 12.5 mg/mL applied on ear pinna of calves infested with ticks.

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The objective of the study was to evaluate the acaricidal activity of Citrus limetta seed oil (CLO) for controlling the cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus. C. limetta seeds were collected as a waste product from different juice corners.

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Objectives: Pathogenic microbes are causal agents for various types of severe and even lethal infectious diseases. Despite of development in medication, bacterial and fungal infections still persist to be a vital problem in health care. Bacteria and several fungal species have shown resistance to antibiotics used in treatment to current medications.

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease that is caused by a novel coronavirus. The human coronavirus (HCoV) is recognized as one of the most rapidly evolving viruses owing to its high genomic nucleotide substitution rates and recombination. Among the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle- East respiratory syndrome (MERS), COVID-19 has spread more rapidly and increased the level of globalization and adaptation of the virus in every environmental condition due to their high rate of molecular diversity.

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The present study was performed to determine the acaricidal activity of the cottonseed oil (CSO) against cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus. CSO was analyzed using Gas Chromatograph with high-resolution Mass Spectrometer (GC-HRMS) to identify the presence of active compounds. In vitro bioassays were performed using larval packet test (LPT) and adult immersion test (AIT) by taking different concentrations of CSO (i.

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  • Inflammation is a natural immune response, but excessive inflammation can lead to numerous diseases, necessitating targeted suppression of this response.
  • Recent advancements in pharmacology, particularly anticytokine therapy, show promise for better treating inflammation and conditions like arthritis through understanding the pathways and mediators involved.
  • The study reviews current therapeutic advancements and mechanisms of pharmaceuticals, aiming to guide future drug design and improve treatments in inflammatory and arthritic conditions.
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with every sixth death being attributable to cancer. Nevertheless, the efficacy of conventional chemotherapeutic drugs is often limited due to their poor solubility, unfavorable pharmacokinetic profile, and lack of tumor selectivity. The use of nanotechnology provides an opportunity to enhance the efficacy of a chemotherapeutic drug by improving its bioavailability and pharmacokinetic profile while facilitating preferential accumulation at the tumor tissue.

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Nicotine, primary component of tobaco produces craving and withdrawal effect both in humans and animals. Nicotine shows a close resemblance to other addictive drugs in molecular, neuroanatomical and pharmacological, particularly the drugs which enhances the cognitive functions. Nicotine mainly shows its action through specific nicotinic acetylcholine receptors located in brain.

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: Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) are solid core lipid nanocarriers, which can hold both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs. They can be made up of biocompatible ingredients and therefore are one of the preferred choices for drug delivery. Surface modifications of SLNs may further provide unique features to them like mucoadhesiveness or targeting capability.

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Rheumatiod Arthritis: An Updated Overview of Latest Therapy and Drug Delivery.

J Pharmacopuncture

December 2019

Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SSTC, SSGI, Bhilai, C.G, India.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a severe autoimmune disorder, related to joints. It is associated with serious cartilage destruction. This causes disability and reduces the excellence of life.

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