EGFR

Binding Thermodynamics of Fourth-Generation EGFR Inhibitors Revealed by Absolute Binding Free Energy Calculations

45 views | Jan 26 2024

Your detailed study on BLU-945 and its analogues' enhanced binding affinities to EGFR mutants sheds critical light on potential mechanisms for combating drug resistance in NSCLC, potentially steering future drug development toward more effective treatments. [Read the Full Post]

Astragalus polysaccharide ameliorates insulin resistance in HepG2 cells through activating the STAT5/IGF-1 pathway

61 views | Jan 21 2024

Astragalus polysaccharide alleviates insulin resistance in HepG2 cells by activating the STAT5/IGF-1 pathway, as evidenced by its restoration of impaired glucose uptake and modulation of IGF-1, IGF-1 receptor, AKT, and STAT5 signaling, findings reinforced by the counteraction of its effects by the STAT5 inhibitor AG490. [Read the Full Post]

Exosomes from PYCR1 knockdown bone marrow mesenchymal stem inhibits aerobic glycolysis and the growth of bladder cancer cells via regulation of the EGFR/PI3K/AKT pathway

23 views | Jan 20 2024

The study demonstrates that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes loaded with si-PYCR1 suppress aerobic glycolysis and bladder cancer growth via the PI3K/AKT pathway by targeting EGFR, showcasing a promising therapeutic avenue for the disease. [Read the Full Post]

Targeting exon 20 insertion mutations in lung cancer

35 views | Jan 14 2024

Recent clinical evidence suggests that targeted therapies like mobocertinib and amivantamab offer promising antitumor activity for patients with EGFR exon 20 insertions in non-small cell lung cancer, while ongoing trials with novel treatments such as DZD9008 and CLN-081 hold potential for further improving survival outcomes in this challenging subset of patients. [Read the Full Post]

MTX-211 Inhibits GSH Synthesis through Keap1/NRF2/GCLM Axis and Exerts Antitumor Effects in Bladder Cancer

45 views | Jan 10 2024

MTX-211 demonstrates promising potential as a therapeutic agent for bladder cancer by inhibiting cell proliferation through the Keap1/NRF2/GCLM signaling pathway and depleting intracellular GSH levels. [Read the Full Post]

Synergistic Antibiofilm Action of Cinnamomum verum and Brazilian Green Propolis Hydroethanolic Extracts against Multidrug-Resistant Strains of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Their Biocompatibility on Human Keratinocytes

51 views | Dec 24 2023

A study evaluating Cinnamomum verum and Brazilian green propolis extracts revealed their potent antibacterial and antibiofilm properties against multidrug-resistant strains of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, showcasing biocompatibility with human cells and suggesting a promising alternative approach to combat these pathogens. [Read the Full Post]

Supervised screening of Tecovirimat-like compounds as potential inhibitors for the monkeypox virus E8L protein

32 views | Dec 10 2023

The study utilized computational methods and machine learning-guided screening to identify five promising drugs, ABX-1431, Alflutinib, Avacopan, Caspitant, and Darapalib, which effectively engage the MPXV E8L surface binding protein with higher affinity than Tecovirimat, potentially offering new avenues for the development of personalized treatments for Monkeypox virus infections. [Read the Full Post]

Antifibrotic mechanism of avitinib in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice

21 views | Dec 01 2023

A new study demonstrates that avitinib attenuates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice by inhibiting alveolar epithelial cell injury and myofibroblast activation, indicating its potential as a therapeutic option for this condition. [Read the Full Post]

Non-oncology drug (meticrane) shows anti-cancer ability in synergy with epigenetic inhibitors and appears to be involved passively in targeting cancer cells

91 views | Nov 17 2023

Meticrane, a non-oncology drug originally used to treat hypertension, exhibits promising anti-cancer effects on leukemia and liver cancer cells, including synergistic interactions with epigenetic inhibitors, alterations in gene expression associated with non-cancer pathways, and considerable binding affinity to key cancer-related proteins, although it does not enhance the cytotoxicity of cytokine-induced killer cells, suggesting its potential as a novel cancer therapy warrants further investigation. [Read the Full Post]

Inhibition of ErbB3 and Associated Regulatory Pathways Potently Impairs Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Proliferation and Survival

26 views | Oct 16 2023

The study identified erbB3, calmodulin, PIM kinases, and Src family members as potential therapeutic targets in MPNSTs and demonstrated that combinatorial therapies targeting these pathways are more effective in reducing proliferation and survival. [Read the Full Post]