Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
361, P. 123330 - 123330
Published: Dec. 22, 2024
Nicotine-exacerbated
atherosclerosis
significantly
increases
global
mortality.
Endothelial
cells,
which
line
the
interior
of
blood
vessels,
are
crucial
for
maintaining
vascular
function.
How
nicotine
is
involved
in
remodeling
via
modulating
endothelial
dysfunction
remains
unknown.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
173, P. 116282 - 116282
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Pulmonary
fibrosis
is
a
chronic
and
progressive
lung
disease
characterized
by
the
accumulation
of
scar
tissue
in
lungs,
which
leads
to
impaired
function
reduced
quality
life.
The
prognosis
for
idiopathic
pulmonary
(IPF),
most
common
form
fibrosis,
generally
poor.
median
survival
patients
with
IPF
estimated
be
around
3–5
years
from
time
diagnosis.
Currently,
there
are
two
approved
drugs
(Pirfenidone
Nintedanib)
treatment
IPF.
However,
Pirfenidone
Nintedanib
not
able
reverse
or
cure
fibrosis.
There
need
new
pharmacological
interventions
that
can
slow
halt
progression
This
review
aims
provide
an
updated
overview
current
future
drug
summarize
possible
targets
potential
anti-pulmonary
drugs,
providing
theoretical
support
further
clinical
combination
therapy
development
drugs.
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(10), P. 4298 - 4309
Published: May 3, 2024
The
intricate
nature
of
the
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
poses
a
significant
challenge
in
predicting
drug
permeability,
which
is
crucial
for
assessing
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
efficacy
and
safety.
This
research
utilizes
an
innovative
approach,
classification
read-across
structure–activity
relationship
(c-RASAR)
framework,
that
leverages
machine
learning
(ML)
to
enhance
accuracy
BBB
permeability
predictions.
c-RASAR
framework
seamlessly
integrates
principles
from
both
QSAR
methodologies,
underscoring
need
consider
similarity-related
aspects
during
development
model.
It
note
primary
goal
this
not
introduce
yet
another
model
but
rather
showcase
refinement
organic
compounds
through
introduction
approach.
groundbreaking
methodology
aims
elevate
neuropharmacological
implications
streamline
process
development.
In
study,
ML-based
linear
discriminant
analysis
(LDA)
was
developed
using
dataset
7807
compounds,
encompassing
BBB-permeable
-nonpermeable
substances
sourced
B3DB
database
(freely
accessible
https://github.com/theochem/B3DB),
lead
discovery
CNS
drugs.
model's
predictive
capability
then
validated
three
external
sets:
one
containing
276,518
natural
products
(NPs)
LOTUS
(accessible
https://lotus.naturalproducts.net/download)
data
gap
filling,
comprising
13,002
drug-like/drug
DrugBank
(available
https://go.drugbank.com/),
third
set
56
FDA-approved
drugs
assess
reliability.
Further
diversifying
arsenal,
various
other
models
were
also
comparison
purposes.
proposed
emerged
as
powerful
tool
permeability.
only
advances
understanding
molecular
determinants
influencing
provides
versatile
computational
platform
rapid
assessment
diverse
facilitating
informed
decision-making
design.
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96, P. 102278 - 102278
Published: March 19, 2024
Vascular
dementia
(VaD)
is
the
second
most
common
type
of
dementia.
VaD
synonymous
with
ageing,
and
its
symptoms
place
a
significant
burden
on
health
wellbeing
older
people.
Despite
identification
substantial
number
risk
factors
for
VaD,
pathological
mechanisms
underpinning
this
disease
remain
to
be
fully
elucidated.
Consequently,
biogerontological
imperative
exists
highlight
modifiable
lifestyle
which
can
mitigate
against
developing
VaD.
This
review
will
critically
examine
some
have
been
revealed
modulate
risk.
The
survey
commences
by
providing
an
overview
putative
are
associated
pathobiology
Next,
influence
examined.
Finally,
emerging
treatment
avenues
including
epigenetics,
gut
microbiome,
pro-longevity
pharmaceuticals
discussed.
By
drawing
key
evidence
together,
it
our
hope
that
used
inform
future
experimental
investigations
in
field.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 100701 - 100701
Published: June 17, 2023
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
type
of
dementia
that
affects
vast
number
people
around
the
world,
causing
great
deal
misery
and
death.
Evidence
reveals
relationship
between
presence
soluble
Aβ
peptide
aggregates
severity
in
patients.
The
BBB
(Blood
Brain
Barrier)
key
problem
because
it
prevents
therapeutics
from
reaching
desired
places.
To
address
issue,
lipid
nanosystems
have
been
employed
to
deliver
therapeutic
chemicals
for
anti-AD
therapy
precise
targeted
manner.
applicability
clinical
significance
(Galantamine,
Nicotinamide,
Quercetin,
Resveratrol,
Curcumin,
HUPA,
Rapamycin,
Ibuprofen)
will
be
discussed
this
review.
Furthermore,
implications
aforementioned
compounds
treatment
examined.
Thus,
review
pave
way
researchers
fashion
therodiagnostics
approaches
based
on
nanomedicine
overcome
problems
delivering
molecules
across
blood
brain
barrier
(BBB).
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4)
Published: March 15, 2024
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
recently
caused
a
global
pandemic,
resulting
in
more
than
702
million
people
being
infected
and
over
6.9
deaths.
Patients
with
disease
(COVID-19)
may
suffer
from
diarrhea,
sleep
disorders,
depression,
even
cognitive
impairment,
which
is
associated
long
COVID
during
recovery.
However,
there
remains
no
consensus
on
effective
treatment
methods.
Studies
have
found
that
patients
COVID-19
alterations
microbiota
their
metabolites,
particularly
the
gut,
be
involved
regulation
of
immune
responses.
Consumption
probiotics
alleviate
discomfort
by
inflammation
oxidative
stress.
pathophysiological
process
underlying
alleviation
COVID-19-related
symptoms
complications
targeting
unclear.
In
current
study,
we
summarize
latest
research
evidence
together
SARS-CoV-2
vaccine
use,
focus
relationship
between
use.
This
work
provides
probiotic-based
interventions
improve
regulating
gut
systemic
immunity.
Probiotics
also
used
as
adjuvants
to
efficacy.
Neuro-Oncology Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
is
used
in
the
prognostication
of
multiple
malignancies.
However,
NLR
value
glioblastoma
(GBM)
controversial.
This
controversy
may
be
due
to
unaccounted
effect
dexamethasone
on
NLR.
Using
retrospective
data
from
230
isocitrate
dehydrogenase-1
(IDH)
wild-type
GBM
patients,
we
studied
prognostic
relation
treatment
GBM.
We
retrospectively
analyzed
patients
with
and
use
were
as
dichotomous
variables
cutoff
values
9.5
8
mg,
respectively.
Correlations
between
high
NLR,
well
change
after
surgery,
patient
outcome
measures,
including
post-surgical
complications
survival,
assessed
using
Kaplan-Meier
curves,
logistic,
Cox
regression
analyses.
demonstrate
this
study
that
perioperative
(≥9.5
NLR)
does
not
associate
survival
(274
days,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
211-337,
vs.
229
CI
52-406,
P
=
.9).
positive
(≥6
units)
(higher
postoperative
relative
preoperative
has
a
significant
association
decreased
(196
121-270,
304
223-384,
.01).
High
average
(≥8
mg)
did
trend
associated
survival.
an
increase
surgery
associates
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 844 - 844
Published: March 26, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Postoperative
delirium
(POD)
and
postoperative
cognitive
dysfunction
(POCD)
are
prevalent
neurological
complications
following
cardiac
surgery,
significantly
affecting
patient
recovery
long-term
outcomes,
including
increased
risk
of
persistent
impairment,
functional
decline,
mortality.
Understanding
the
underlying
mechanisms
factors
for
POD/POCD
is
crucial
improving
perioperative
management.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
relationship
between
systemic
inflammation,
assessed
through
inflammatory
markers,
occurrence
POD
POCD
in
patients
undergoing
surgery.
Methods:
We
prospectively
enrolled
88
aged
18-79
years
open-heart
Patients
with
preoperative
impairment
or
high
surgical
(based
on
EuroSCORE
SOFA
scores)
were
excluded
focus
impact
inflammation
a
relatively
unselected
cohort.
responses
(CRP,
NLR,
IL-6,
IL-17A,
SII,
SIRI)
measured,
(CAM-ICU)
(neuropsychological
testing)
during
hospitalization
at
3
months
follow-up.
Statistical
comparisons
performed
who
developed
those
did
not.
Results:
was
confirmed
across
cohort,
significant
increases
CRP,
SIRI.
While
correlational
analyses
changes
individual
markers
not
statistically
entire
exhibited
higher
levels
IL-6
NLR
48
h
postoperatively
(p
<
0.05).
Established
clinical
associated
included
older
age,
prolonged
cardiopulmonary
bypass
(CPB)
duration,
extended
mechanical
ventilation,
vasopressor
support
blood
transfusion,
renal
dysfunction,
elevated
creatine
kinase
(CK)
lactate
dehydrogenase
(LDH)
Ejection
fraction
(EF)
45%
atrial
fibrillation
(AF)
also
more
group.
Conclusions:
Our
findings
emphasize
role
response,
particularly
conjunction
established
factors,
development
after
levels,
readily
measurable
cost-effective
may
contribute
identifying
risk.
Comprehensive
management
strategies
targeting
modifiable
organ
function
mitigating
outcomes
this
vulnerable
population.