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Harnessing the Potential of Enzymes as Inhaled Therapeutics in Respiratory Tract Diseases: A Review of the Literature.

Respiratory tract diseases (RTDs) are a global cause of mortality and affect patient well-being and quality of life. Specifically, there is a high unmet need concerning respiratory tract infections (RTIs) due to limitations of vaccines and increased antibiotic resistance. Enzyme therapeutics, and in particular plant-based enzymes, represent an underutilised resource in drug development warranting further attention. This literature review aims to summarise the current state of enzyme therapeutics in medical applications, with a focus on their potential to improve outcomes in RTDs, including RTI

Gaucher disease: clinical profile and therapeutic developments.

Gaucher disease is a rare inborn error of glycosphingolipid metabolism due to deficiency of lysosomal acid β-glucocerebrosidase; the condition has totemic significance for the development of orphan drugs. A designer therapy, which harnesses the mannose receptor to complement the functional defect in macrophages, ameliorates the principal clinical manifestations in hematopoietic bone marrow and viscera. While several aspects of Gaucher disease (particularly those affecting the skeleton and brain) are refractory to treatment, enzyme (replacement) therapy has become a pharmaceutical blockbuster.

Pharmaceutical Chaperones and Proteostasis Regulators in the Therapy of Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Current Perspective and Future Promises.

Different approaches have been utilized or proposed for the treatment of lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) including enzyme replacement and hematopoietic stem cell transplant therapies, both aiming to compensate for the enzymatic loss of the underlying mutated lysosomal enzymes. However, these approaches have their own limitations and therefore the vast majority of LSDs are either still untreatable or their treatments are inadequate. Missense mutations affecting enzyme stability, folding and cellular trafficking are common in LSDs resulting often in low protein half-life, premature degradatio

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α2-3-sialylated Гликосфинголипиды при нейроинфламмации, иммунитете и запрограммированной смерти клеток: механистические доказательства и регулирование в зависимости от контекста: всеобъемлющий обзор.

α2-3-sialylated glycosphingolids (α2)3-GSLs) являются основными составляющими нейронных мембран и липидных плотов, где они формируют сепарацию рецепторов, комплекс сигналов и связь с клетками. Однако их биологическое воздействие варьируется в зависимости от молекулярного подтипа, типа клеток, стадии заболевания, концентрации и местной микроокружающей среды. В настоящем обзоре обобщены данные о перепончатых изменениях в α2-3-GSL профили и их связи с нейроинфламмацией, иммунной реакцией, протеостазом и запрограммированной клеточной смертностью через болезнь Паркинсона, болезнь Альцгеймера, болез

Targeting hematologic malignancies by inhibiting E-selectin: A sweet spot for AML therapy?

E-selectin, a cytoadhesive glycoprotein, is expressed on venular endothelial cells and mediates leukocyte localization to inflamed endothelium, the first step in inflammatory cell extravasation into tissue. Constitutive marrow endothelial E-selectin expression also supports bone marrow hematopoiesis via NF-κB-mediated signaling. Correspondingly, E-selectin interaction with E-selectin ligand (sialyl Lewisx) on acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells leads to chemotherapy resistance in vivo. Uproleselan (GMI-1271) is a carbohydrate analog of sialyl Lewisx that blocks E-selectin binding. A Phase 2 tri

Роль микроглии в синаптогенезе, синаптической и синаптической пластичности в физиологических условиях и в нарушениях центральной нервной системы.

Микроглии являются постоянными иммунными клетками мозга, которые были широко изучены для их иммунного наблюдения и фагоцитоза. В последние годы постепенно признается важная роль микроглии в синапсовом образовании, ликвидации и пластичности. Синапсы являются основным режимом связи между нейронами. Они постоянно меняются в количестве и пластичности на протяжении всего жизненного цикла, который является основой обучения и памяти. Микроглии являются сильно мотилированными, ветковыми формами, которые осуществляют мониторинг микроокружающей среды центральной нервной системы (КНС) и поощряют синапсов

Экстракорпоральное обнаружение биомаркеров и патогенов в слюне: всеобъемлющий, панорамный обзор.

Человеческая слюна представляет собой разнородную жидкость с сложным составом, которая содержит антитела, белки и вирусы, что делает ее применимой в клинической диагностике. Анализ проб слюны имеет несколько преимуществ по сравнению с другими биофильтрами, включая неинвазивную и простую процедуру сбора для эксторального обнаружения. Диагностика биомаркеров или патогенов в слюне может осуществляться различными методами: масс-спектрометрией, ПЦР, ЭЛИСА, электрохимическими и оптическими методами, такими, как флуоресцентная, SPR и SERS. Раннее обнаружение раковых и других биомаркеров заболеваний,

The Therapeutic Potential of Secreted Factors from Dental Pulp Stem Cells for Various Diseases.

An alternative source of mesenchymal stem cells has recently been discovered: dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs), including deciduous teeth, which can thus comprise potential tools for regenerative medicine. DPSCs derive from the neural crest and are normally implicated in dentin homeostasis. The clinical application of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) involving DPSCs contains various limitations, such as high cost, low safety, and cell handling issues, as well as invasive sample collection procedures. Although MSCs implantation offers favorable outcomes on specific diseases, implanted MSCs cannot su

GD2: hopes and challenges for the treatment of pediatric patients with tumors of the central nervous system.

Pediatric Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children, yet effective treatment options remain limited. The tumor-associated antigen GD2 is a promising target for immunotherapeutic approaches aimed at treating pediatric CNS cancers; however, its heterogeneous expression within and between tumors can complicate the development of effective strategies. Here we review different aspects of GD2 biology, including its structure, synthesis pathway, and cellular and tissue expression, focusing on pediatric CNS tumors. We provide a detailed overview of t

Advances in MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging Single Cell and Tissues.

Compared with conventional optical microscopy techniques, mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) or imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) is a powerful, label-free analytical technique, which can sensitively and simultaneously detect, quantify, and map hundreds of biomolecules, such as peptides, proteins, lipid, and other organic compounds in cells and tissues. So far, although several soft ionization techniques, such as desorption electrospray ionization (DESI) and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) have been used for imaging biomolecules, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) is still t

Adeno-associated virus as a delivery vector for gene therapy of human diseases.

Adeno-associated virus (AAV) has emerged as a pivotal delivery tool in clinical gene therapy owing to its minimal pathogenicity and ability to establish long-term gene expression in different tissues. Recombinant AAV (rAAV) has been engineered for enhanced specificity and developed as a tool for treating various diseases. However, as rAAV is being more widely used as a therapy, the increased demand has created challenges for the existing manufacturing methods. Seven rAAV-based gene therapy products have received regulatory approval, but there continue to be concerns about safely using high-dos

Nano-formulations in disease therapy: designs, advances, challenges, and future directions.

Nano-formulations, as an innovative drug delivery system, offer distinct advantages in enhancing drug administration methods, improving bioavailability, promoting biodegradability, and enabling targeted delivery. By exploiting the unique size advantages of nano-formulations, therapeutic agents, including drugs, genes, and proteins, can be precisely reorganized at the microscale level. This modification not only facilitates the precise release of these agents but also significantly enhances their efficacy while minimizing adverse effects, thereby creating novel opportunities for treatment of a

Inherited Platelet Disorders: An Updated Overview.

Platelets play a major role in hemostasis as ppwell as in many other physiological and pathological processes. Accordingly, production of about 1011 platelet per day as well as appropriate survival and functions are life essential events. Inherited platelet disorders (IPDs), affecting either platelet count or platelet functions, comprise a heterogenous group of about sixty rare diseases caused by molecular anomalies in many culprit genes. Their clinical relevance is highly variable according to the specific disease and even within the same type, ranging from almost negligible to life-threateni

Applications of Curcumin and Its Nanoforms in the Treatment of Cancer.

Due to the diverse medicinal and pharmacokinetic properties of turmeric, it is well-known in the therapeutic, pharmaceutic, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and dietary industries. It gained importance due to its multitude of properties, such as wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, cytoprotective, anti-aging, anti-cancer, and immunomodulatory effects. Even though the natural healing effect of turmeric has been known to Indians as early as 2500 BCE, the global demand for turmeric has increased only recently. A major reason for the beneficiary activities of turmeric is the pre

Sphingolipid metabolism and hematologic disorders: current understanding and future directions.

Sphingolipids are not only key structural components of cell membranes but also serve as important signaling molecules, and their metabolic homeostasis is essential for the maintenance of cellular functions. In recent years, with the advancement of technologies such as metabolomics, studies have revealed that sphingolipid metabolic abnormalities are extensively involved in the occurrence and development of various hematological disorders, including immune thrombocytopenia, myeloproliferative neoplasms, graft-versus-host disease, hereditary hematological diseases, and hematologic malignancies.

Impact of Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists on Pathophysiology of Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia.

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in pediatric patients is a common cause of isolated thrombocytopenia. Various pathophysiological mechanisms are implicated in ITP pathogenesis, including the production of autoantibodies against components of platelets (PLTs) by B-cells, the activation of the complement system, phagocytosis by macrophages mediated by Fcγ receptors, the dysregulation of T cells, and reduced bone marrow megakaryopoiesis. ITP is commonly manifested with skin and mucosal bleeding, and it is a diagnosis of exclusion. In some ITP cases, the disease is self-limiting, and treatment is not

The broad spectrum of cancer and immunotherapy: achievements and limitations.

Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment over the past decades, offering renewed hope to patients with previously untreatable malignancies. This therapeutic approach could be categorized into three primary strategies: immune checkpoint blockade, adoptive cell therapy, and cancer vaccines. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have been highly successful in boosting anti-tumour immune responses by blocking the immunosuppressive signals that cancer cells exploit to evade immune surveillance, mainly that exerted by cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Adoptive cell therapy, particularly chimeric antig

Биологическая роль мономеров традиционной китайской медицины в нейронных расстройствах.

Традиционная китайская медицина (TCM) является биоактивным соединением, извлекаемым из китайских травяных лекарственных препаратов, обладающих определенной биологической активностью и фармакологическими последствиями, и привлекла большое внимание к лечению нейронных заболеваний. Однако применение мономеров ТХМ ограничено их низкой растворимостью и низкой способностью пересекать барьер кровеносного мозга (ББД). Экзосомы представляют собой небольшие внеклеточные везикли (ЭМ) диаметром от 30 до 150 нм и могут использоваться в качестве носителей наркотиков, которые непосредственно предназначены дл

Therapeutic Potential of Chlorogenic Acid in Chemoresistance and Chemoprotection in Cancer Treatment.

Chemotherapeutic drugs are indispensable in cancer treatment, but their effectiveness is often lessened because of non-selective toxicity to healthy tissues, which triggers inflammatory pathways that are harmful to vital organs. In addition, tumors' resistance to drugs causes failures in treatment. Chlorogenic acid (5-caffeoylquinic acid, CGA), found in plants and vegetables, is promising in anticancer mechanisms. In vitro and animal studies have indicated that CGA can overcome resistance to conventional chemotherapeutics and alleviate chemotherapy-induced toxicity by scavenging free radicals

"Bioinspired" Membrane-Coated Nanosystems in Cancer Theranostics: A Comprehensive Review.

Achieving precise cancer theranostics necessitates the rational design of smart nanosystems that ensure high biological safety and minimize non-specific interactions with normal tissues. In this regard, "bioinspired" membrane-coated nanosystems have emerged as a promising approach, providing a versatile platform for the development of next-generation smart nanosystems. This review article presents an in-depth investigation into the potential of these nanosystems for targeted cancer theranostics, encompassing key aspects such as cell membrane sources, isolation techniques, nanoparticle core sel