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Introduction: The liver is essential for both the body's removal of waste materials and the metabolism of nutrients, it is critical for sustaining general health. However, a number of factors, including viral infections, immune system malfunctions, cancer, alcohol intake, and drug toxicity, are contributing to the rising prevalence of liver problems. Alternative approaches to liver disease treatment are being investigated due to the potential limitations of conventional medical treatments.

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"Skin Whitening Creams: Cosmetovigilance.".

Curr Pharm Biotechnol

January 2025

School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Jamia Hamdard University, India.

Cosmeceutical products such as skin-lightening agents have been used globally to enhance skin tone and obtain a magnificent outward appearance. The pigment known as melanin, produced by melanocytes, imparts skin color. The Cosmetic Europe survey testifies that most people believe that cosmetics enhance one's quality of life.

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Background: Piperine, a secondary metabolite, affects the antihyperlipidemic effect of Ezetimibe (EZ). Hyperlipidemia is one of the independent risk factors for cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis. Antihyperlipidemic drugs are essential for reducing cardiovascular events and patient mortality.

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Managing diabetic wounds is a significant challenge for healthcare professionals since severe complications and delayed recovery greatly impact the patients' quality of life. This article aimed to explore various factors affecting diabetic wound healing, the mechanism of wound healing, and potential natural products having wound healing capability. It focuses on mechanisms of action and the therapeutic effectiveness of the compounds employed in the management of diabetic wounds.

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Precision Oncology: Advances in Drug Delivery and Imaging.

Recent Adv Drug Deliv Formul

December 2024

Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University, Pharmaceutics, Gujarat, India.

The development of precise and reliable cancer treatments has been a long-standing goal in oncology. Conventional therapies often affect healthy tissues, leading to significant side effects. To overcome these challenges, researchers are exploring new methodologies that combine advanced drug delivery systems with state-of-the-art imaging technologies to target tumors more effectively.

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Clade Ib: a new emerging threat in the Mpox outbreak.

Front Pharmacol

December 2024

Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Monkeypox, a zoonotic virus in the , has drawn global attention for its impact on public health. In the current Mpox outbreak, a novel clade, Ib, has emerged as a significant and potentially fatal threat. This review examines the dynamics of MPXV transmission, person-to-person spread, and infection mechanisms, highlighting key risk factors.

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) constitute an important cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and India is no exception to this trend. With the ongoing aging of the population in India, there is a notable surge in the prevalence and impact of CVDs among older adults. This review is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge concerning the prevalence, risk factors, and management of CVDs in the context of Indian older adults.

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Targeting H3N2 influenza: advancements in treatment and vaccine strategies.

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther

January 2025

Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru.

Introduction: The emergence of the H3N2 influenza virus in 1968 marked a significant event as it crossed the species barrier. This shift led to a pandemic, resulting in the deaths of one million people globally and highlighting the virus's severe impact on older individuals due to antigenic drift.

Area Covered: This review comprehensively examines the virological characteristics, evolutionary trends, and global epidemiology of the Influenza A (H3N2) virus.

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  • Implantable drug delivery systems improve medication efficiency by allowing lower dosages, reducing side effects, and enhancing patient adherence.
  • The review focuses on various polysaccharides like starch and chitosan, showcasing their role in creating implants for targeted therapies and discussing their biomedical applications across different areas like oral, nasal, and ocular uses.
  • The study also underscores regulatory aspects and recent innovations in polysaccharide-based implants, demonstrating their potential in drug delivery systems.
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Nucleic acid-based therapeutics represent a revolutionary approach in treating genetic disorders, offering unprecedented potential for addressing pathologies at their molecular level. However, effective cellular delivery remains a critical challenge hindering their clinical implementation. While existing delivery systems, including viral vectors and lipid nanoparticles, have shown utility, they face limitations in immunogenicity, cargo capacity, and manufacturing complexity.

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Yellow Fever: Global Impact, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Integrated Prevention Approaches.

Infez Med

December 2024

Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune 411018, Maharashtra, India.

Article Synopsis
  • * The article reviews the historical spread, transmission, and various determinants (epidemiological, social, and climatic) affecting yellow fever outbreaks over time.
  • * Despite the widespread distribution of yellow fever vectors, outbreaks are largely confined to endemic areas, influenced by complex interactions between the virus, host, and vector immune responses.
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Therapeutic Potential of Quercetin Analogous: Prospective and Advances.

Recent Adv Food Nutr Agric

November 2024

Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, RAK College of Pharmacy, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

The purpose of the article is to investigate the therapeutic potential of quer-cetin and related compounds by elucidating their pharmacological characteristics and molecular mechanisms of action. The potential benefits of quercetin and its analogs for cardiovascular health, disorders of the brain, metabolic disorders, and more are discussed in the discussion part of this page. Concerns about their clinical efficacy due to issues with bioavailability and distribution are also discussed.

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Advances and Challenges of Microneedle Assisted Drug Delivery for Biomedicals Applications: A Review.

Curr Pharm Biotechnol

November 2024

Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Microneedles have been explored as a novel way of delivering active ingredients into the skin. They have various advantages, such as quick and efficient drug delivery, mechanical stability, minimal pain, variable capacity and easy use. Microneedles are enabled for the delivery of vaccine, peptides, medicinal components and in cosmetology, which couldn't go unnoticed.

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Anthrax: A narrative review.

New Microbes New Infect

December 2024

Department of Medical Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia.

Article Synopsis
  • Anthrax is a zoonotic bacterium primarily affecting humans through contact with infected animals or their products, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission, yet the potential for mutations raises concerns.
  • Herbivorous animals are the main reservoirs, and infection can lead to serious health issues like skin infections, pneumonia, and central nervous system infections.
  • This article reviews current diagnostic methods, therapies, and strategies for preventing anthrax, emphasizing the need for ongoing epidemiological studies and future vaccine developments.
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Novel Emerging Targets Identification in Reducing Risk of Alzheimer's Disease.

Cent Nerv Syst Agents Med Chem

October 2024

Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.

Article Synopsis
  • The hallmark features of Alzheimer's disease (AD) include the build-up of tau tangles and beta-amyloid deposits, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline.
  • Alzheimer's is primarily hereditary and presents in various forms, impacting primarily middle-aged and older adults while being influenced by other neurodegenerative disorders.
  • Researchers are focusing on developing multi-target-directed ligands (MTDLs), which target multiple mechanisms of AD, including oxidative stress and inflammation, to create more effective drug candidates, particularly using combinations of existing compounds.
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Unregulated cell division is one of the main causes of cancer. These cancerous cells negatively impact nearby healthy cells. Cancer can occur anywhere in the body.

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Imidazole moieties exhibit a broad range of biological activities, including analgesic, anti-depressant, anticancer, anti-fungal, anti-tubercular, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. In this study, we explored the use of Schiff base for the synthesis of new imidazole derivatives as anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving agents. A series of eight novel imidazole analogues (2a-h) were prepared in three steps with excellent yields.

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In-silico Screening and Synthesis of Benzo[c]Pyridazines Targeting N-Methyl D-Aspartate Glutamate Receptor for the Treatment of Seizures.

Chem Biodivers

October 2024

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.

This study focuses on synthesizing novel benzopyridazine compounds with an evaluation of their anti-epileptic activity by in-silico screening and MES test. The compounds were synthesized under controlled conditions by the reaction of the substituted anilines with sodium nitrite, followed by the reaction with cyanoacetamide, substituted urea, ethanol, and water. The final compounds (5a-d; 6a-d) were tested for antiepileptic activity by in-silico screening targeting N-Methyl D-Aspartate glutamate receptor (PDB ID:5IPV).

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  • * Solanesol (SNL), a compound found in tobacco and various plants, may protect against nephrotoxicity induced by gentamicin, as shown in a study on Wistar albino rats.
  • * The study found that SNL treatment significantly reduced markers of kidney damage and inflammation, while restoring protective mechanisms in the kidneys, indicating its potential as a therapeutic option for drug-related kidney damage.
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