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Medicinal chemistry perspectives on anticancer drug design based on clinical applications (2015-2025).

Cancer therapy has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past few decades, driven largely by innovations in medicinal chemistry. This review explores the pivotal role of medicinal chemistry in designing, optimizing, and classifying anticancer agents, from traditional cytotoxics to modern targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and radiotheranostics. The article categorizes FDA-approved anticancer drugs (2015-2025), evaluates their mechanisms of action, structural features, and structure-activity relationships (SAR), and highlights both success stories and challenges in clinical translation. A

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… development. 46 These compounds are being engineered with unique redox properties, coordination geometries, and ligand structures to overcome resistance and minimize systemic toxicity. 47 Advances in drug delivery systems have also been deeply informed by medicinal chemistry. 48–50 Nanoparticles, liposomes, micelles …

Immunotherapies for Aging and Age-Related Diseases: Advances, Pitfalls, and Prospects.

Aging is characterized by a gradual decline in the functionality of all the organs and tissues, leading to various diseases. As the global population ages, the urgency to develop effective anti-aging strategies becomes increasingly critical due to the growing severity of associated health problems. Immunotherapy offers novel and promising approaches to combat aging by utilizing approaches including vaccines, antibodies, and cytokines to target specific aging-related molecules and pathways. In this review, we summarize the recent advancements of immunotherapies to eliminate senescence cells and

Effects of Physical Cues on Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles toward Neuropathy Applications.

The peripheral nervous system undergoes sufficient stress when affected by diabetic conditions, chemotherapeutic drugs, and personal injury. Consequently, peripheral neuropathy arises as the most common complication, leading to debilitating symptoms that significantly alter the quality and way of life. The resulting chronic pain requires a treatment approach that does not simply mask the accompanying symptoms but provides the necessary external environment and neurotrophic factors that will effectively facilitate nerve regeneration. Under normal conditions, the peripheral nervous system self-r

Research progress in inducing immunogenic cell death of tumor cells.

Immunogenic cell death (ICD) is a regulated cell death (RCD) pathway. In response to physical and chemical signals, tumor cells activate specific signaling pathways that stimulate stress responses in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and expose damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), which promote antitumor immune responses. As a result, the tumor microenvironment is altered, and many tumor cells are killed. The ICD response in tumor cells requires inducers. These inducers can be from different sources and contribute to the development of the ICD either indirectly or directly. The combinati

The role and mechanisms of action of microRNAs in cancer drug resistance.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs with a length of about 19-25 nt, which can regulate various target genes and are thus involved in the regulation of a variety of biological and pathological processes, including the formation and development of cancer. Drug resistance in cancer chemotherapy is one of the main obstacles to curing this malignant disease. Statistical data indicate that over 90% of the mortality of patients with cancer is related to drug resistance. Drug resistance of cancer chemotherapy can be caused by many mechanisms, such as decreased antitumor drug uptake, modified

Advancements in Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals: Innovations in Diagnosis and Therapy for Enhanced Cancer Management.

Radiopharmaceuticals (RPhs) represent a breakthrough in nuclear medicine due to their ability to provide precise diagnosis and targeted therapy for cancer by incorporating radioactive isotopes into carrier molecules. This review systematically discusses the recent advances in the development of RPhs, focusing on state-of-the-art probe design strategies and click chemistry applications that accelerate RPh syntheses and improve targeting efficiency. The manuscript synthesizes literature from multiple databases spanning January 2014 to April 2025, encompassing diagnostic modalities including posi

Targeting the proteasome in cancer therapy: development and future opportunities in natural products.

BACKGROUND: The ubiquitin-proteasome pathway is a critical therapeutic target in malignancies, particularly multiple myeloma. The development of proteasome inhibitors (PIs) has marked a milestone in multiple myeloma therapy and now constitutes the backbone of frontline treatment regimens. However, primary and acquired resistance remain a major challenge, underscoring the need to identify new PIs as well as agents that can resensitize resistant cells. METHOD: This review provides an overview of the current clinical applications of PIs and offers a comprehensive summary of natural products that

Nanotechnology in Prostate Cancer: PSMA-Targeted Nanoplatforms, TME-Responsive Therapy, Immunomodulation, and Clinical Translation Challenges.

The field of nanotechnology has demonstrated considerable potential in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, particularly through the use of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted platforms and tumor microenvironment (TME)-responsive systems. In the context of diagnosis, nanoparticle-based molecular imaging probes have been shown to enhance detection sensitivity and specificity. These probes include superparamagnetic iron oxide, which is utilized in magnetic resonance imaging, and near-infrared fluorescent nanomicelles. Additionally, nanostructured liquid biopsy systems h…

Emerging therapeutic strategies in glioblastsoma: drug repurposing, mechanisms of resistance, precision medicine, and technological innovations.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive Grade IV brain tumor with a poor prognosis. It results from genetic mutations, epigenetic changes, and factors within the tumor microenvironment (TME). Traditional treatments like surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy provide limited survival benefits due to the tumor's heterogeneity and resistance mechanisms. This review examines novel approaches for treating GBM, focusing on repurposing existing medications such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and statins for their potential anti-GBM effects. Advances in molecular profiling, including next-generation

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… Nanocarriers, such as liposomes, polymeric micelles, silica nanoparticles, and exosomes, are developed to improve drug delivery directly to GBM cells, with an added focus on targeting specific receptors. …

RNA therapeutics in targeting G protein-coupled receptors: Recent advances and challenges.

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the major targets of existing drugs for a plethora of human diseases and dominate the pharmaceutical market. However, over 50% of the GPCRs remain undruggable. To pursue a breakthrough and overcome this situation, there is significant clinical research for developing RNA-based drugs specifically targeting GPCRs, but none has been approved so far. RNA therapeutics represent a unique and promising approach to selectively targeting previously undruggable targets, including undruggable GPCRs. However, the development of RNA therapeutics faces significant cha

Targeting Intercellular Communication in the Bone Microenvironment to Prevent Disseminated Tumor Cell Escape from Dormancy and Bone Metastatic Tumor Growth.

Metastasis to the bone is a common feature of many cancers including those of the breast, prostate, lung, thyroid and kidney. Once tumors metastasize to the bone, they are essentially incurable. Bone metastasis is a complex process involving not only intravasation of tumor cells from the primary tumor into circulation, but extravasation from circulation into the bone where they meet an environment that is generally suppressive of their growth. The bone microenvironment can inhibit the growth of disseminated tumor cells (DTC) by inducing dormancy of the DTC directly and later on following forma

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… Biodistribution of Fracture-Targeted GSK3β Inhibitor-Loaded Micelles for Improved Fracture Healing Biomacromolecules 2015 16 3145 3153 10.1021/acs.biomac.5b00777 26331790 PMC4800810 76. Niikura N. Liu J. Hayashi N. Palla S.L. Tokuda Y. Hortobagyi G.N. Ueno N.T. Theriault R.L. …

Dynamic Evolution of the Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Malignant Tumors and Emerging Therapeutic Paradigms.

Cancer is more than just a collection of tumor cells. The complex tumor system, including the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME), is continually changing. Tumor cells are in constant communication with all stromal elements (e.g., fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and extracellular matrix) and immune effector cells (e.g., T cells, B cells, natural killer cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, and myeloid-derived suppressor cells). Together, these intricate interactions among cell and molecular signaling pathways collectively drive tumor growth, tumor invasion, and metastasis and significantly aff

Antioxidants in brain tumors: current therapeutic significance and future prospects.

Brain cancer is regarded among the deadliest forms of cancer worldwide. The distinct tumor microenvironment and inherent characteristics of brain tumor cells virtually render them resistant to the majority of conventional and advanced therapies. Oxidative stress (OS) is a key disruptor of normal brain homeostasis and is involved in carcinogenesis of different forms of brain cancers. Thus, antioxidants may inhibit tumorigenesis by preventing OS induced by various oncogenic factors. Antioxidants are hypothesized to inhibit cancer initiation by endorsing DNA repair and suppressing cancer progress

Cancer stem cells: advances in knowledge and implications for cancer therapy.

Cancer stem cells (CSCs), a small subset of cells in tumors that are characterized by self-renewal and continuous proliferation, lead to tumorigenesis, metastasis, and maintain tumor heterogeneity. Cancer continues to be a significant global disease burden. In the past, surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy were the main cancer treatments. The technology of cancer treatments continues to develop and advance, and the emergence of targeted therapy, and immunotherapy provides more options for patients to a certain extent. However, the limitations of efficacy and treatment resistance are still i

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Advances in Peptidomimetics for Next-Generation Therapeutics: Strategies, Modifications, and Applications.

Over the past two decades, peptide drug discovery has experienced a remarkable renaissance, with organic chemistry and biotechnology emerging as pivotal tools for developing peptidomimetics that exhibit improved stability, specificity, and bioavailability compared to conventional peptides. This review systematically examines methodologies for modifying peptide backbones to achieve targeted properties, highlighting recent advances facilitated by modern biotechnological innovations for novel molecular transformations. Additionally, the review emphasizes the practical applications of peptides and

Navigating the landscape of protein folding and proteostasis: from molecular chaperones to therapeutic innovations.

Protein folding is a fundamental process ensuring that polypeptide chains acquire the correct three-dimensional structures required for biological function. This complex journey from nascent polypeptides to mature proteins is tightly regulated by the cellular proteostasis network-an integrated system of molecular chaperones, folding enzymes, and degradation machineries. Disruptions in this network lead to dysproteostasis, a pathological state implicated in a growing list of human diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, metabolic syndromes, and cancer. In this review, we provide a comp

Unlocking Novel Therapeutic Potential of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers.

Pharmaceutical companies keep producing novel drugs and drug treatments for improving the life of every sick individual, most often following a pattern; a specific drug for a specific condition. Evidence suggests that different medications can have a positive effect on different pathological conditions. The full potential of existing therapies can be revealed through drug repurposing-also referred to as drug repositioning, reprofiling, or re-tasking-which involves identifying new therapeutic uses for approved or investigational drugs beyond their original indications. One significant target in

Convergence of mRNA technology and chimeric antigen receptor therapy: targeted technology optimizing targeted therapy.

Engineering cells to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) represents a novel approach in cancer immunotherapy, demonstrating remarkable efficacy in the treatment of hematologic malignancies while also encountering numerous challenges. Against the backdrop of the widespread application of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, the integration of mRNA technology to produce CAR cells and enhance CAR therapies marks the cutting edge of cancer treatment innovation, offering potential solutions to the challenges faced by traditional CAR therapies. This convergence offers distinct advantages. It enables the ge

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… These nanoparticles can be categorized into four main groups: 1) Lipid-based nanoparticles, e.g., LNPs, liposomes, and lipoplexes; 2) Polymer-based nanoparticles, e.g., diethylaminoethyl dextran, polyethyleneimine, dendrimers, polymeric micelles, and poly(CBA-co-4-amino-1-butanol); 3) Nanoemulsions(NEs …

A Systematic Review of Glioblastoma-Targeted Therapies in Phases II, III, IV Clinical Trials.

Glioblastoma (GBM), the most frequent and aggressive glial tumor, is currently treated as first line by the Stupp protocol, which combines, after surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. For recurrent GBM, in absence of standard treatment or available clinical trials, various protocols including cytotoxic drugs and/or bevacizumab are currently applied. Despite these heavy treatments, the mean overall survival of patients is under 18 months. Many clinical studies are underway. Based on clinicaltrials.org and conducted up to 1 April 2020, this review lists, not only main, but all targeted therapi

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… Similarly, the formulation of cyclopamine in micelles leads to inhibition of the proliferation and invasion of GBMs cells. This formulation also enhances the cytotoxic effect of TMZ in vivo [ 96 ]. No clinical studies have tested Gli1 inhibition. …