A Ralstonia solanacearum type III effector alters the actin and microtubule cytoskeleton to promote bacterial virulence in plants. by Rachel Hiles, Abigail Rogers, Namrata Jaiswal, Weiwei Zhang, Jules Butchacas, Marcus V Merfa, Taylor Klass, Pragya Barua, Venkatesh P Thirumalaikumar, Jonathan M Jacobs, Christopher J Staiger, Matthew Helm, Anjali S Iyer-Pascuzzi

“…Here, we show that RipU from R. solanacearum K60 (RipUK60) associated with and altered the organization of both the actin and microtubule cytoskeleton. We found that pharmacological disruption of the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cytoskeleton promoted R. solanacearum K60 colonization. …”
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Analgesic effect of intranasal ketamine in the treatment of chronic cancer pain by Secundino González Pardo, Lourdes González-Longoria Boada, Francisco López Muñoz

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to evaluate the efficacy of the analgesic response to cancer pain with the intranasal administration of ketamine as an adjuvant in pharmacological treatment. <br /><strong>Methods</strong>: research carried out in Ecuador pain clinic. …”
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Pharmacotherapies for Obesity: Past, Current, and Future Therapies by Lisa L. Ioannides-Demos, Loretta Piccenna, John J. McNeil

“…Past therapies for the treatment of obesity have typically involved pharmacological agents usually in combination with a calorie-controlled diet. …”
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From guideline to practice: three years of ICH S11 insights and recommendations by Diana Tavares, Hsiao-Tzu Chien, Hsiao-Tzu Chien, Maria Elzbieta Sheean, Peter Theunissen, Peter Theunissen, Peter van Meer, Peter van Meer, Peter van Meer, Karen Van Malderen

“…A thorough consideration of developmental aspects of the product’s pharmacological target, the clinical relevance of notable toxicity findings, and the clinical context of the medicine’s use fosters effective dialogue and improves regulatory alignment. …”
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Characteristics and outcomes of gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding: a single-centre experience in Lithuania by Pavel Petrik, Saulė Brašiškienė, Eglė Petrik

“…Introduction : Despite the optimal use of combined endoscopic haemostasis and pharmacologic control of acid secretion in the stomach, mortality in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) has remained constant. …”
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Ca²⁺/Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase II (CaMKII) Regulates Basal Cardiac Pacemaker Function: Pros and Cons by Tatiana M. Vinogradova, Edward G. Lakatta

“…This review aspires to explain and unite apparently contradictory results of pharmacological studies in the literature that have demonstrated a fundamental role of basal CaMKII activation for basal cardiac pacemaker function, as well as studies in mice with genetic CaMKII inhibition which have been interpreted to indicate that basal spontaneous SANC firing is independent of CaMKII activation. …”
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Tumor organoids in cancer medicine: from model systems to natural compound screening by Rong Cong, Can Lu, Xinying Li, Zhijie Xu, Yaqin Wang, Shusen Sun

“…Publications were selected without date restrictions, using terms such as ‘organoid’, ‘natural product’, ‘pharmacological’, ‘extract’, ‘nanomaterial’ and ‘traditional uses’. …”
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The Plant-Derived Bauhinia bauhinioides Kallikrein Proteinase Inhibitor (rBbKI) Attenuates Elastase-Induced Emphysema in Mice by Bruno Tadeu Martins-Olivera, Rafael Almeida-Reis, Osmar Aparecido Theodoro-Júnior, Leandro Vilela Oliva, Natalia Neto dos Santos Nunes, Clarice Rosa Olivo, Marlon Vilela de Brito, Carla Máximo Prado, Edna Aparecida Leick, Mílton de Arruda Martins, Maria Luiza Vilela Oliva, Renato Fraga Righetti, Iolanda de Fátima Lopes Calvo Tibério

“…Conclusion. rBbKI reduced elastase-induced pulmonary inflammation and extracellular matrix remodeling. rBbKI may be a potential pharmacological tool for COPD treatment.…”
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Antioxidant and anti-diabetic potential of the green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Martynia annua L. root extract by Megha B. Abbigeri, Bothe Thokchom, Sapam Riches Singh, Santosh Mallikarjun Bhavi, B.P. Harini, Ramesh Babu Yarajarla

“…This study highlights the pharmacological importance of M.annua, particularly its aqueous root extract, in the eco-friendly synthesis of AgNPs with potential therapeutic implications. …”
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The Potential Use of the CRISPR-Cas System for HIV-1 Gene Therapy by Gabriela De Nardi Sanches-da-Silva, Luiza Fonseca Sales Medeiros, Fabio Mitsuo Lima

“…Despite advances in pharmacological treatment, it is still difficult to eliminate latent reservoirs, becoming one of the main obstacles for viral eradication. …”
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Ultrasound-assisted extraction of peanut shell by-product: Chemical properties, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects by Kang Jung Wook, Lee In Chul

“…Peanut shell by-products have been explored for their pharmacological potential, particularly through applications developed from their utilization. …”
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Current Perspectives in Detection of Bioactive Compounds From Costus spicatus Through GC–MS and LC-MS/MS: Antioxidant Properties and In Silico Analysis for Industrial Applications... by Dharmar Manimaran, Ararsa Tessema, M. Govindarajulu Yadav, S. Parthasarathi, Vasan Palanisamy

“…Members of the Costus genus are the conventional medicinal plants used in the therapeutic management of numerous ailments, especially for their antioxidant and pharmacological activities. The crude extract of Costus spicatus was profiled using high-resolution GC–MS and LC-MS/MS techniques to determine possible bioactive compounds that are vital to the antioxidant activity. …”
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Diffusion Smart-seq3 of breast cancer spheroids to explore spatial tumor biology and test evolutionary principles of tumor heterogeneity by Antony Cougnoux, Loay Mahmoud, Per A. Johnsson, Alper Eroglu, Louise Gsell, Jakob Rosenbauer, Rickard Sandberg, Jean Hausser

“…Spatial gene and pathway expression patterns suggest biologies specific to spheroid regions, which we validate by immunostainings and pharmacological interventions. We use the Smart-seq3D data to test evolutionary principles of spatial tumor heterogeneity. …”
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Sugemule-7 alleviates oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and cell death, promoting synaptic plasticity recovery in mice with postpartum depression by Qiang Fu, Rui Qiu, Jiaquan Liang, Shuai Wu, Dezhi Huang, Yuxiang Qin, Qiaosheng Li, Xiaojie Shi, Xiyue Xiong, Zhongyong Jiang, Yuewen Chen, Yong Cheng

“…Abstract Postpartum depression (PPD) profoundly impacts the mental and physical health of women globally and is an incurable psychological disorder. Traditional pharmacological treatments often have strong side effects and may adversely affect infant health through breastfeeding, underscoring the critical need for natural and gentle treatment strategies. …”
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Two-hit mouse model of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction combining diet-induced obesity and renin-mediated hypertension by Justin H. Berger, Yuji Shi, Timothy R. Matsuura, Kirill Batmanov, Xian Chen, Kelly Tam, Mackenzie Marshall, Richard Kue, Jiten Patel, Renee Taing, Russell Callaway, Joanna Griffin, Attila Kovacs, Dinesh Hirenallur-Shanthappa, Russell Miller, Bei B. Zhang, Rachel J. Roth Flach, Daniel P. Kelly

“…The ability to assess genetic and pharmacologic interventions is hampered by the lack of robust preclinical mouse models of HFpEF. …”
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Optimum Conditions and LC-ESI-MS Analysis of Phenolic Rich Extract from Eucalyptus marginata L. under Maceration and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Methods Using Response Surface M... by Soumaya Hasni, Ghayth Rigane, Hanene Ghazghazi, Hajer Riguene, Amir Bouallegue, Olfa Khedher, Moufida A. Oueslati, Ridha Ben Salem

“…Eucalyptus marginata L. has a significant value in traditional medicine and recently has been shown to possess many pharmacological properties in vitro. The main goal of the present study was to optimize the extraction parameters of phenolic compounds from Eucalyptus marginata L. leaves using the extraction technique assisted by ultrasound in comparison with maceration using response surface methodology as a predicted tool. …”
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Inhalation of patchouli essential oil alleviates airway inflammation in cigarette smoke-induced COPD mice by Yan Zhang, Rui Cao, Duo Wang, Qiulin Yue, Le Su, Kunlun Li, Baojun Li, Lin Zhao, Song Zhang

“…Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitations resulting from small airway injury, bronchial wall thickening, and hypersecretion of mucus. Current pharmacological interventions are ineffective in reversing these airflow limitations; In our study, we investigated the potential role of patchouli essential oil (PEO) in the treatment of COPD and its underlying molecular mechanisms, both in vitro and in vivo. …”
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Trust Region Policy Learning for Adaptive Drug Infusion with Communication Networks in Hypertensive Patients by Mai The Vu, Seong Han Kim, Ha Le Nhu Ngoc Thanh, Majid Roohi, Tuan Hai Nguyen

“…The intravenous administration of pharmacological agents to patients and the normalization of average arterial blood pressure (AABP) to desired thresholds represents a prevalent approach employed within clinical settings. …”
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Aurora kinase A promotes hepatic stellate cell activation and liver fibrosis through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by Guanqi Dai, Guanqi Dai, Junhao Lin, Yuchuan Jiang, Yuchuan Jiang, Xinhui Liu, Peng Chen, Yixiao Zhang, Zhenghui Song, Xuefen Zhuang, Jinge Cong, Yingchun Li, Xuanjia Hong, Yun Liu, Dong Xiao, Dong Xiao, Aimin Li, Yue Luo

“…Additionally, silencing AURKA suppressed the glycogen synthase kinase-3β/β-catenin signaling pathway. Pharmacological inhibition of AURKA phosphorylation also resulted in reduced liver fibrosis in vivo.ConclusionIn conclusion, AURKA may promote HSC activation and liver fibrosis through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for liver fibrosis.…”
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Corticolimbic circuitry as a druggable target in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: a narrative review by Abigail Gee, Paola Dazzan, Anthony A. Grace, Gemma Modinos

“…We then integrate how these findings may inform the identification of novel therapeutic and preventive targets for SSD symptomatology. A range of pharmacological interventions have shown initial promise in correcting corticolimbic dysfunction and improving negative, cognitive and treatment-resistant symptoms. …”
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