Reversal of hepatorenal syndrome type 1 with terlipressin plus albumin vs. placebo plus albumin in a pooled analysis of the OT-0401 and REVERSE randomised clinical studies [PDF]
Background The goal of hepatorenal syndrome type 1 (HRS-1) treatment is to improve renal function. Terlipressin, a synthetic vasopressin analogue, is a systemic vasoconstrictor used for the treatment of HRS-1, where it is available.
Araya, V.+11 more
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Background: Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is widely used in pregnancy and generally regarded as “safe” by regulatory authorities. Methods: Clinically relevant doses of paracetamol were administered intraperitoneally to pregnant rats twice daily from ...
Liam M. Koehn+6 more
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Dietary glycans are a major driver of the human gut microbiota composition. Here, the authors apply next-generation metabolic labeling coupled with fluorescence-activated cell sorting to identify and isolate gut bacteria consumers of dietary glycans in ...
Lharbi Dridi+10 more
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α1D-Adrenoceptors are responsible for the high sensitivity and the slow time-course of noradrenaline-mediated contraction in conductance arteries [PDF]
The objective of this study was to determine whether the different time-course characteristics of α1-adrenoceptor-mediated contraction in arteries can be related to the subtypes involved.
Alexander+53 more
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Forensic pharmacology: An important and evolving subspecialty needs recognition in India
With training in pharmacology, a pharmacologist has an expert knowledge as well as working experience in the subjects of therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology along with exposure to subjects such as forensic medicine during the medical education.
Harshad Onkarrao Malve
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Muscle‐directed gene therapy corrects Pompe disease and uncovers species‐specific GAA immunogenicity
Pompe disease is a severe disorder caused by loss of acid α‐glucosidase (GAA), leading to glycogen accumulation in tissues and neuromuscular and cardiac dysfunction. Enzyme replacement therapy is the only available treatment. AT845 is an adeno‐associated
Michelle Eggers+11 more
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Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Bronchodilators Revisited [PDF]
Bronchodilators remain the cornerstone of the treatment of airway disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There is therefore considerable interest in understanding how to optimize the use of our existing classes of bronchodilator and in identifying novel classes of bronchodilator drugs.
Matera, M G+4 more
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Process Improvement for Maximized Therapeutic Innovation Outcome. [PDF]
Deconvoluting key biological mechanisms forms the framework for therapeutic discovery. Strategies that enable effective translation of those insights along the development and regulatory path ultimately drive validated clinical application in patients ...
Terzic, Andre, Waldman, Scott A.
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Antimalarial pharmacology and therapeutics of atovaquone [PDF]
Atovaquone is used as a fixed-dose combination with proguanil (Malarone) for treating children and adults with uncomplicated malaria or as chemoprophylaxis for preventing malaria in travellers. Indeed, in the USA, between 2009 and 2011, Malarone prescriptions accounted for 70% of all antimalarial pre-travel prescriptions.
David G. Lalloo+7 more
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Interaction between Cannabinoid System and Toll-Like Receptors Controls Inflammation [PDF]
Since the discovery of the endocannabinoid system consisting of cannabinoid receptors, endogenous ligands, and biosynthetic and metabolizing enzymes, interest has been renewed in investigating the promise of cannabinoids as therapeutic agents.
McCoy, Kathleen L.
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