Multidrug resistance proteins (MRPs): Structure, function and the overcoming of cancer multidrug resistance
ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters mediate the ATP-driven translocation of structurally
and mechanistically distinct substrates against steep concentration gradients. Among the …
and mechanistically distinct substrates against steep concentration gradients. Among the …
The modulation of ABC transporter-mediated multidrug resistance in cancer: a review of the past decade
ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters represent one of the largest and oldest families of
membrane proteins in all extant phyla from prokaryotes to humans, which couple the energy …
membrane proteins in all extant phyla from prokaryotes to humans, which couple the energy …
Mammalian ABC transporters in health and disease
P Borst, RO Elferink - Annual review of biochemistry, 2002 - annualreviews.org
▪ Abstract The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are a family of large proteins in
membranes and are able to transport a variety of compounds through membranes against …
membranes and are able to transport a variety of compounds through membranes against …
Paclitaxel through the ages of anticancer therapy: exploring its role in chemoresistance and radiation therapy
AM Barbuti, ZS Chen - Cancers, 2015 - mdpi.com
Paclitaxel (Taxol®) is a member of the taxane class of anticancer drugs and one of the most
common chemotherapeutic agents used against many forms of cancer. Paclitaxel is a …
common chemotherapeutic agents used against many forms of cancer. Paclitaxel is a …
A mechanistic approach to understanding the factors affecting drug absorption: a review of fundamentals
MN Martinez, GL Amidon - The Journal of Clinical …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
This article provides an overview of the patient‐specific and drug‐specific variables that can
affect drug absorption following oral product administration. The oral absorption of any …
affect drug absorption following oral product administration. The oral absorption of any …
Transmembrane transport of endo-and xenobiotics by mammalian ATP-binding cassette multidrug resistance proteins
Multidrug Resistance Proteins (MRPs), together with the cystic fibrosis conductance
regulator (CFTR/ABCC7) and the sulfonylurea receptors (SUR1/ABCC8 and SUR2/ABCC9) …
regulator (CFTR/ABCC7) and the sulfonylurea receptors (SUR1/ABCC8 and SUR2/ABCC9) …
ABC transporters as multidrug resistance mechanisms and the development of chemosensitizers for their reversal
CH Choi - Cancer cell international, 2005 - Springer
One of the major problems related with anticancer chemotherapy is resistance against
anticancer drugs. The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are a family of transporter …
anticancer drugs. The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are a family of transporter …
Glutathione pathways in the brain
R Dringen, J Hirrlinger - 2003 - degruyter.com
The antioxidant glutathione (GSH) is essential for the cellular detoxification of reactive
oxygen species in brain cells. A compromised GSH system in the brain has been connected …
oxygen species in brain cells. A compromised GSH system in the brain has been connected …
The interplay of glutathione-related processes in antioxidant defense
This review summarizes current knowledge on glutathione (GSH) associated cellular
processes that play a central role in defense against oxidative stress. GSH itself is a critical …
processes that play a central role in defense against oxidative stress. GSH itself is a critical …
The ABCs of drug transport in intestine and liver: efflux proteins limiting drug absorption and bioavailability
Many orally administered drugs must overcome several barriers before reaching their target
site. The first major obstacle to cross is the intestinal epithelium. Although lipophilic …
site. The first major obstacle to cross is the intestinal epithelium. Although lipophilic …