Advances in targeting 'undruggable'transcription factors with small molecules
Transcription factors (TFs) represent key biological players in diseases including cancer,
autoimmunity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, outside nuclear receptors …
autoimmunity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, outside nuclear receptors …
Transcription factors: Bridge between cell signaling and gene regulation
Transcription factors (TFs) are key regulators of intrinsic cellular processes, such as
differentiation and development, and of the cellular response to external perturbation …
differentiation and development, and of the cellular response to external perturbation …
[HTML][HTML] Targeting autophagy using small-molecule compounds to improve potential therapy of Parkinson's disease
K Zhang, S Zhu, J Li, T Jiang, L Feng, J Pei… - … Pharmaceutica Sinica B, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Parkinson's disease (PD), known as one of the most universal neurodegenerative
diseases, is a serious threat to the health of the elderly. The current treatment has been …
diseases, is a serious threat to the health of the elderly. The current treatment has been …
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3): unraveling the role in mediating IGF-independent effects within the cell
S Varma Shrivastav, A Bhardwaj, KA Pathak… - Frontiers in cell and …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), one of the six members of the
IGFBP family, is a key protein in the IGF pathway. IGFBP-3 can function in an IGF-dependent …
IGFBP family, is a key protein in the IGF pathway. IGFBP-3 can function in an IGF-dependent …
OAT, OATP, and MRP drug transporters and the remote sensing and signaling theory
The coordinated movement of organic anions (eg, drugs, metabolites, signaling molecules,
nutrients, antioxidants, gut microbiome products) between tissues and body fluids depends …
nutrients, antioxidants, gut microbiome products) between tissues and body fluids depends …
[HTML][HTML] Biological actions of the Hsp90-binding immunophilins FKBP51 and FKBP52
NR Zgajnar, SA De Leo, CM Lotufo, AG Erlejman… - Biomolecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Immunophilins are a family of proteins whose signature domain is the peptidylprolyl-
isomerase domain. High molecular weight immunophilins are characterized by the …
isomerase domain. High molecular weight immunophilins are characterized by the …
[HTML][HTML] LIM-kinases in synaptic plasticity, memory, and brain diseases
Y Ben Zablah, H Zhang, R Gugustea, Z Jia - Cells, 2021 - mdpi.com
Learning and memory require structural and functional modifications of synaptic
connections, and synaptic deficits are believed to underlie many brain disorders. The LIM …
connections, and synaptic deficits are believed to underlie many brain disorders. The LIM …
Updates on drug designing approach through computational strategies: a review
The drug discovery and development (DDD) process in pursuit of novel drug candidates is a
challenging procedure requiring lots of time and resources. Therefore, computer-aided drug …
challenging procedure requiring lots of time and resources. Therefore, computer-aided drug …
Duality of glucocorticoid action in cancer: tumor-suppressor or oncogene?
I Mayayo-Peralta, W Zwart… - Endocrine-related …, 2021 - erc.bioscientifica.com
Glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is a key homeostatic regulator involved in governing immune
response, neuro-integration, metabolism and lung function. In conjunction with its pivotal …
response, neuro-integration, metabolism and lung function. In conjunction with its pivotal …