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Exploring Flavonoids as Regulators of MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 in Cancer Pathogenesis

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

Studies indicate the potential of plant-derived natural products as anticancer agents through the regulation of MMP activity. Specifically, MMP-2 and MMP-9 have emerged as promising targets in cancer treatment based on their critical roles in cell invasion, angiogenesis, immune evasion, and metastasis.

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Chromone Derivatives as a Novel NOX4 Inhibitor: Design, Synthesis, and Regulation of ROS in Renal Fibroblast

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

A series of chromone derivatives were designed and synthesized. We established a NOX4 overexpression model using the NRK-49F and identified compound 14m as highly active through the assessment of intracellular ROS levels. This investigation positions 14m as a noteworthy NOX4 inhibitor, shedding light on its regulatory role in renal fibroblasts.

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Ferulic Acid Inhibits Partial Epithelial‐Mesenchymal Transition in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells and Mitigates Renal Interstitial Fibrosis by Regulating the HIF‐1α/Twist Signaling Pathway

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

The overall mechanism diagram of ferulic acid delaying renal interstitial fibrosis and inhibiting incomplete EMT of TECs by regulating HIF-1α. ABSTRACT Ferulic acid (FA), a natural phenolic compound, shows potential therapeutic effects on renal interstitial fibrosis, although its antifibrotic mechanism remains unclear.

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Nuclear Receptors: A new mode of inhibition

Covalent Modifiers

link] The article presents the discussion on interaction of covalent inhibitors GW9662 and T0070907 with the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), revealing new insights into how these compounds influence receptor activity. Andrew D Huber, Taosheng Chen eLife 2024, 13 :e101446.

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Nesfatin‐1 Reduces Cholic Acid‐Induced Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy by Regulating the General Control Nonderepressible 2/Eukaryotic Initiation Factor 2α Pathway

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

NF-1 mitigates cholic acid-induced placental dysfunction in a mouse model by regulating oxidative stress and enhancing 11β-HSD2 activity in placental cells. Additionally, NF-1 reduces glucocorticoid production through the suppression of oxidative stress in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP).

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Streamlining the Generic Drug Supply Chain: Best Practices

Drug Patent Watch

By implementing these strategies, manufacturers, distributors, and regulators can work together to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase patient access to affordable medicines. By working together, manufacturers, distributors, and regulators can create a more efficient and patient-centric generic drug supply chain.

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The 3Rs Principles in Cosmetic and Self-care Industry: the Regulation that Prioritises Animal Welfare

biobide

With an increased focus on animal welfare , the beauty industry has undergone a shift towards the 3Rs Principle application and all surrounding regulations. In 2004 the European Union (EU) introduced a ban on animal testing on finished products.