Autophagy Modulation and Cancer Combination Therapy: A Smart Approach in Cancer Therapy
The autophagy pathway is the process whereby cells keep cellular homeostasis and respond to stress via recycling their damaged cellular proteins, organelles, and other cellular components. In the context of cancer, autophagy is a dual-edge sword pro- and
Ali Salimi-Jeda +8 more
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Systems analysis of drug-induced receptor tyrosine kinase reprogramming following targeted mono- and combination anti-cancer therapy [PDF]
The receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are key drivers of cancer progression and targets for drug therapy. A major challenge in anti-RTK treatment is the dependence of drug effectiveness on co-expression of multiple RTKs which defines resistance to single ...
Bown, James L. +8 more
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Combination Antifungal Therapy [PDF]
Invasive fungal infections continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. In particular, recent studies indicate an increase in the incidence of mould infections among transplant recipients, and Candida species have risen to be the third most common pathogen isolated among intensive care unit patients [1, 2 ...
Melissa D, Johnson +4 more
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Two-year follow-up of macaques developing intermittent control of the human immunodeficiency virus homolog simian immunodeficiency virus SIVmac251 in the chronic phase of infection [PDF]
Off-therapy control of viremia by HIV-infected individuals has been associated with two likely players: a restricted viral reservoir and an efficient cell-mediated immune response.
Arts, Eric +14 more
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Combination therapy in the treatment of hypertension
Hypertension is a major preventable risk factor for atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease. Although modern and effective antihypertensive drugs are available, most patients remain with a suboptimal blood pressure control.
Alberto Francisco Rubio-Guerra
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Review of pyronaridine anti-malarial properties and product characteristics. [PDF]
Pyronaridine was synthesized in 1970 at the Institute of Chinese Parasitic Disease and has been used in China for over 30 years for the treatment of malaria.
Arbe-Barnes, Sarah J +7 more
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Combination Antithrombotic Therapies [PDF]
Atherothrombosis is the major pathophysiological process responsible for the occurrence of severe ischemic events in patients with cardiovascular diseases. In the United States, atherothrombosis strongly influenced mortality in 2004: One in 2.8 deaths was due to CVD, 1 in 5 deaths to coronary heart disease, and 1 in 17 deaths to stroke.1 Because ...
Paul A, Gurbel, Udaya S, Tantry
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A synthetic-lethality RNAi screen reveals an ERK-mTOR co-targeting pro-apoptotic switch in PIK3CA+ oral cancers. [PDF]
mTOR inhibition has emerged as a promising strategy for head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) treatment. However, most targeted therapies ultimately develop resistance due to the activation of adaptive survival signaling mechanisms limiting the ...
Amornphimoltham, Panomwat +10 more
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Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) guidelines recommend specific treatment targets for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels according to an individual.s short-term and long-term risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). Therapeutic lifestyle changes are recommended for all patients at any level of risk for CHD.
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Combination treatment for hypertension
On average, one in four adults has hypertension.1 This figure is higher in certain regions of the world, and in certain areas within countries. Worldwide, however, the prevalence of hypertension is on the rise.
J. Ker
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