Genome-wide pan-GPCR cell libraries accelerate drug discovery
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 4296 - 4311
Published: June 26, 2024
G
protein-coupled
receptors
(GPCRs)
are
pivotal
in
mediating
diverse
physiological
and
pathological
processes,
rendering
them
promising
targets
for
drug
discovery.
GPCRs
account
about
40%
of
FDA-approved
drugs,
representing
the
most
successful
targets.
However,
only
approximately
15%
800
human
targeted
by
market
leaving
numerous
opportunities
discovery
among
remaining
receptors.
Cell
expression
systems
play
crucial
roles
GPCR
field,
including
novel
target
identification,
structural
functional
characterization,
potential
ligand
screening,
signal
pathway
elucidation,
safety
evaluation.
Here,
we
discuss
principles,
applications,
limitations
widely
used
cell
GPCR-targeted
discovery,
function
investigation,
pharmacological
property
studies.
We
also
propose
three
strategies
constructing
genome-wide
pan-GPCR
libraries,
which
will
provide
a
powerful
platform
facilitate
study
mechanisms
evaluation,
ultimately
accelerating
process
Language: Английский
Antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and molecular epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus in a tertiary hospital in Xiangyang, China
Yi-Tong Tang,
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Na Xiao,
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Jiu-Ming Zou
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et al.
Brazilian Journal of Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
55(2), P. 1305 - 1315
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Language: Английский
Nordalbergin Synergizes with Novel β-Lactam Antibiotics against MRSA Infection
Haiting Wang,
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Sangyu Hu,
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Yuzhu Pei
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et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(14), P. 7704 - 7704
Published: July 14, 2024
The
synergetic
strategy
has
created
tremendous
advantages
in
drug-resistance
bacterial
infection
treatment,
whereas
challenges
related
to
novel
compound
discovery
and
identifying
drug-binding
targets
still
remain.
mechanisms
of
antimicrobial
resistance
involving
Language: Английский
Evaluation of Arabic gum antibacterial and wound healing activities against Staphylococcus aureus isolates obtained from skin infections
Deyaa M. Elebiary,
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Hesham M. Mahdy,
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Ahmed M. Mansour
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Microbial Biosystems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 129 - 138
Published: July 25, 2024
Staphylococcus
aureus
is
a
Gram-positive
bacterium
that
has
reflected
noteworthy
problem
for
public
health.
Nearly
all
strains
secrete
lipase
enzymes,
which
may
cause
damage
to
host
tissues
and
deactivate
immune
systems.
This
pathogen
colonize
the
skin
soft
tissues.
study
aimed
investigate
effectiveness
of
Arabic
gum
in
inhibiting
lipolytic
activity
pathogenic
S.
commonly
found
infections,
through
both
lab-based
animal
experiments.
We
obtained
300
specimens
from
individuals
who
met
clinical
requirements
various
diseases
four
Egyptian
hospitals:
Al-Minshawi
general
hospital,
Tanta
University
Kafr
El-Zayat
Mahalla
respectively.
determined
isolates
examined
effect
on
mice
against
enzyme
activity.
treatment
reduced
at
1/2
MIC,
1/4
1/8
1/16
MIC
by
84.1%,
68.7%,
81.6%,
68.6%,
In
male
Sprague-Dawley
mice,
revealed
significant
improvement
burn
healing.
All
mouse
groups
used
experiment
showed
better
neovascularization
re-epithelialization
histological
tests
gum.
Our
results
suggest
help
wounds
heal
faster
affecting
tissue
regeneration.
concluded
promising
antibacterial
wound-healing
properties
infections.
Language: Английский
Recent Trends and Advances in Design of Rapid Tests for Colorimetric Detection of Staphylococcus aureus
Cemile Yilmaz,
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Çağla Çelik,
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Nilay Ildi̇z
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et al.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Staphylococcus
aureus
(S.
aureus),
which
is
a
member
of
Micrococcacease
family,
one
the
most
dangerous
disease-causing
bacteria.
S.
also
biggest
factor
causing
hospital-acquired
infections
worldwide,
as
well
life-threatening
such
meningitis,
septicaemia,
and
suppurating
wounds
in
human
body.
Today,
there
have
been
various
phenotypic
and/or
genotypic
methods
for
detection
both
methicillin-resistant
(MRSA)
strains.
Although
commonly
used
certain
rapid
results,
they
are
quite
expensive
rarely
available
all
hospitals;
need
costly
complicated
devices
expert
use.
To
address
these
issues,
researchers
recently
developed
nanomaterials
(NMs)
organic
molecules-based
rapid,
sensitive,
economical
MRSA.
We
focus
on
evaluating
colorimetric
assays
using
NMs
pH
indicator-containing
tests
cost-effective
MRSA,
specifically
target
their
application
clinical
environmental
contexts.
Language: Английский