Drug Development Research

Papers
(The TQCC of Drug Development Research is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
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Research Progress of Endoplasmic Reticulum Targeting Metal Complexes in Cancer Therapy123
Susceptibility of Leishmania to novel pentavalent organometallics: Investigating impact on DNA and membrane integrity in antimony(III)‐sensitive and ‐resistant strains97
Safety study of topical naltrexone therapy for diabetic skin wounds is confirmed in Göttingen mini‐pigs78
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A growth‐based assay using fluorescent protein emission to screen for S‐adenosylmethionine synthetase inhibitors69
Trifolirhizin targets PTK6 to induce autophagy and exerts antitumor effects in nasopharyngeal carcinoma50
Anti‐inflammatory effect and mechanism of catalpol in various inflammatory diseases47
Design, synthesis, in vitro, and in vivo evaluation of novel phthalazinone‐based derivatives as promising acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for treatment of Alzheimer's disease36
Knockdown of IGF2BP3 inhibits the tumorigenesis of gallbladder cancer and modifies tumor microenvironment33
Therapeutic potential and research progress of diosgenin for lipid metabolism diseases32
Novel matrinic acid derivatives bearing 2‐anilinothiazole structure for non‐small cell lung cancer treatment with improved Hsp90 targeting effect30
Bioinformatics Exploration of the Therapeutic Potential of Lotus Seed Compounds in Multiple Sclerosis: A Network Analysis of c‐Jun Pathway29
Advancements in Organoid‐Based Drug Discovery: Revolutionizing Precision Medicine and Pharmacology29
Heteromerization, Biased Agonism, and Allosteric Modulation of G Protein‐Coupled Receptors in Addiction: Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Implications29
Protective Effects of Herbacetin in Experimental Colitis: Targeting NF‐κB and NLRP3 Pathways29
Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside Alleviates LPS‐Induced Acute Lung Injury by Inhibiting the NF‐κB/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway28
Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of π‐Conjugated Ir(III) Complexes: Cytotoxic Potential, DNA/HSA Binding, Thermodynamics, and Antioxidant Activity28
Rational Discovery of BACE1‐Selective Inhibitors as Potential Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease28
Recent Development in Celiac Disease: Pathophysiology, Animal Models and Treatments28
Ricolinostat suppresses proliferation, promotes apoptosis, and enhances the antiproliferative activity of topoisomerase inhibitors in cervical cancer cells26
T‐17, a novel cyclin‐dependent kinases/histone deacetylases dual inhibitor, induces cancer cells death through cell cycle arrest and apoptosis26
Azole Amide Analogues as Antibacterial Agents Against Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Its Structure‐Activity Relationship Studies25
Repurposing Nitroimidazoles: A New Frontier in Combatting Bacterial Virulence and Quorum Sensing via In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo Insights25
Xanthatin induce DDP‐resistance lung cancer cells apoptosis through regulation of GLUT1 mediated ROS accumulation25
Iridium(III) Complexes for Lung Cancer Therapy: Recent Advances and Case Studies in DNA Targeting, Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity25
Scopoletin Mitigates DSS‐Induced Ulcerative Colitis by Attenuating NF‐κB/MMP‐9 Mediated Inflammation and Activating the Nrf2 Pathway to Preserve Colonic Barrier Integrity25
Dynorphin A Inhibits the Proliferation, Migration, Invasion, and Stemness of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells25
Diaryl Diimidazopyrimidine Derivatives as Potent Inhibitors of Influenza A Virus: Synthesis, Evaluation and Docking Studies25
Reduction‐Responsive RGD‐Docetaxel Conjugate: Synthesis, In Vitro Drug Release and In Vitro Antitumor Activity25
New pyrrole derivatives as DNA gyrase and 14α‐demethylase inhibitors: Design, synthesis, antimicrobial evaluation, and molecular docking24
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RecQ protein‐like 4 drives cisplatin chemosensitivity of cervical cancer cells by modulating annexin A224
Does Metabolic Manager Show Encouraging Outcomes in Alzheimer's?: Challenges and Opportunity for Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1b Inhibitors23
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Study on the Mechanism of Aspirin Alleviating Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Artery Lesions by Inducing TRAF6 to Regulate STAT3 Ubiquitination and Inhibit Th17 Cell Differentiation22
Lysosome‐Mediated Targeted Protein Degradation: Emerging Chimeric Platforms for Extracellular and Intracellular Therapeutics22
The potential of developing a protective peptide‐based vaccines against SARS‐CoV‐221
PX‐12 synergistically enhances the therapeutic efficacy of vorinostat under hypoxic tumor microenvironment in oral squamous cell carcinoma in vitro20
Recombinant human epidermal growth factor‐loaded liposomes and transferosomes for dermal delivery: Development, characterization, and cytotoxicity evaluation20
Irisin Protects Against Diabetic Cardiomyopathy by Suppressing Ferroptosis20
Unveiling Remyelinating Properties of Roflumilast in CPZ‐Induced Neuronal Demyelination in Mice20
Synthesis, characterization, molecular modeling studies, and biological evaluation of metal piroxicam complexes (M = Ni(II), Pt(IV), Pd(II), Ag(I)) as antibacterial and anticancer agents20
Tropisetron attenuates high glucose‐induced oxidative stress and inflammation in ARPE‐19 cells in vitro via regulating SIRT1/ROCK1 signaling19
Kaempferol suppresses glioma progression and synergistically enhances the antitumor activity of gefitinib by inhibiting the EGFR/SRC/STAT3 signaling pathway19
Repurposing Poloxamers as Antimicrobial Agents: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Applications19
Toad venom bufadienolides and bufotoxins: An updated review19
Sm(Ⅲ), Gd(Ⅲ), and Eu(Ⅲ) complexes with 8‐hydroxyquinoline derivatives as potential anticancer agents via inhibiting cell proliferation, blocking cell cycle, and inducing apoptosis in NCI‐H460 cells18
Toosendanin inhibits colorectal cancer cell growth through the Hedgehog pathway by targeting Shh18
68Ga‐labeled, imatinib encapsulated, theranostic liposomes: Formulation, characterization, and in vitro evaluation of anticancer activity18
Molecular Pathways in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Review of Novel Insights for Drug Design18
Click chemistry‐based synthesis of new benzenesulfonamide derivatives bearing triazole ring as selective carbonic anhydrase II inhibitors18
Design, synthesis, and in‐silico study of novel triarylethylene analogs with dual anti‐estrogenic and serotonergic activity18
An Inducible Neural Stem Progenitor Cell Model for Testing Therapeutic Interventions Against Neurodegeneration FENIB18
Recent Progress of Molecular Design and Activities of Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK) Inhibitors18
Paeonol inhibits chronic constriction injury‐induced astrocytic activation and neuroinflammation in rats via the HDAC/miR‐15a pathway17
In Vitro and In Silico Assessment of Antileishmanial Potential of Novel Tri‐ and Penta‐Valent Antimony Complexes With Phenolic Ligands17
Blueprint for Drug Repurposing Success: Foundational Concepts and Practical Framework17
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Upregulation of FGF9 and NOVA1 in cancer‐associated fibroblasts promotes cell proliferation, invasion and migration of triple negative breast cancer16
New Ester‐Containing Azole Derivatives With Potent Anti‐Candida Effects: Synthesis, Antifungal Susceptibility, Cytotoxicity, and Molecular Modeling Studies16
Targeting Alpha‐Synuclein Aggregation With Chemical Chaperone IP‐045: An Approach to Parkinson's Disease Therapy16
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Correction to “Dioscin Induces Osteosarcoma Cell Apoptosis by Upregulating Ros‐Mediated P38 Mapk Signaling”16
Synthetic amino acids‐based short amphipathic peptides exhibit antifungal activity by targeting cell membrane disruption16
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Bazedoxifene analogs as potential WDHD1 degraders and antitumor agents: Synthesis, evaluation and molecular dynamics simulation studies16
Costunolide attenuates high‐fat diet‐induced inflammation and oxidative stress in non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease15
Novel 4‐chlorophenyl and 3/4‐chlorophenoxy Based Triazole/Thiazole Derivatives: Synthesis and Investigation of Their Effects on Neurodegenerative Disorders‐Related Enzymes via In Vitro and In Silico15
Innovative Drug and Prodrug Candidates in Cancer Treatment Targeting TP53 Mutations: Challenge and Hope15
Everolimus inhibits hepatoblastoma by inducing autophagy‐dependent ferroptosis15
Selective carbonic anhydrase IX and XII inhibitors based around a functionalized coumarin scaffold14
Atopic Dermatitis: Updated Insights Into Pathophysiology and Emerging Therapies14
89Zr‐Labeled DFO@Durvalumab‐HSA nanoparticles: In vitro potential for triple‐negative breast cancer14
FDA Modernization Act 2.0: An insight from nondeveloping country14
Imidazolidine‐Based Aspartate Inhibitors for Candida Infections14
A new exploration toward adamantane derivatives as potential anti‐MDR agents: Design, synthesis, antimicrobial, and radiosterilization activity as potential topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase inhibitors13
Fluorinated Sulfonamides: Synthesis, Characterization, In Silico, Molecular Docking, ADME, DFT Predictions, and Structure‐Activity Relationships, as Well as Assessments of Antimicrobial and Ant13
Design and Discovery of New Dual Carbonic Anhydrase IX and VEGFR‐2 Inhibitors Based on the Benzenesulfonamide‐Bearing 4‐Thiazolidinones/2,4‐Thiazolidinediones Scaffold13
A novel copper chelator for the suppression of colorectal cancer13
Nitroimidazole derivatives potentiated against tumor hypoxia: Design, synthesis, antitumor activity, molecular docking study, and QSAR study13
Synthesis, biological evaluation, and in silico studies of indole‐tethered pyrazoline derivatives as anticancer agents targeting topoisomerase IIα13
Deciphering chemoresistance in osteosarcoma: Unveiling regulatory mechanisms and function through the lens of noncoding RNA13
Mechanism of Berberine Ameliorating Severe Pneumonia by Targeting PTGS2 Inhibition to Regulate C‐Type Lectin Receptor Pathway, Mitochondrial Function and Cellular Focalization13
Therapeutic role of Artemether in the prevention of hepatic steatosis through miR‐34a‐5p/PPARα pathway12
Berberine ameliorates pulmonary inflammation in mice with influenza viral pneumonia by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation and gasdermin D‐mediated pyroptosis12
Allosteric modulation of SHP2: Quest from known to unknown12
Discovery of Novel 5‐Substituted‐4‐Allyl‐1,2,4‐Triazoles as Potential Nonsteroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Agents via Downregulation of iNOS Expression12
Formulation characterization of lecithin organogel as topical drug delivery system for psoriasis: In‐vitro permeation and preclinical evaluation12
TRIM26‐Mediated CBX6 Ubiquitination Triggers NETosis to Drive Bladder Cancer Tumor Growth via the CNPY2/NF‐κB Signaling Pathway12
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β_lactam antibiotics against drug addiction: A novel therapeutic option12
Carbamate as a potential anti‐Alzheimer's pharmacophore: A review11
Corrigendum to “Lansbermin‐I: A Snake Venom Disintegrin With Selective Cytotoxicity and Anti‐Adhesive Effects against Glioblastoma Cells”11
Novel Metronidazole Conjugates as Antimicrobial Agents11
Circular RNAs in the chemoresistance of triple‐negative breast cancer: A systematic review11
Targeting mTOR Kinase for Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Review With Clinical Insights11
Dehydrocorydaline in Corydalis Yanhusuo Promotes M2 Microglial Polarization and Alleviates Neuroinflammation After Cerebral Ischemia‐Reperfusion Injury by Inhibiting the JAK1/STAT3 Pathway11
Investigation of the factors responsible for the low oral bioavailability of alizarin using a sensitive LC‐MS/MS method: In vitro, in situ, and in vivo evaluations11
Next‐Generation Proteolysis‐Targeting Chimeras in Precision Oncology: Multifunctional Designs, Emerging Modalities, and Translational Prospects in Targeted Protein Degradation11
Discovery of pyrazole‐carbohydrazide with indole moiety as tubulin polymerization inhibitors and anti‐tumor candidates11
Hesperidin, vanillic acid, and sinapic acid attenuate atorvastatin‐induced mitochondrial dysfunction via inhibition of mitochondrial swelling and maintenance of mitochondrial function in pancreas isol11
Reduced Taurine Transporter Expression in Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines From Alzheimer's Disease Patients Compared With Age‐Matched Controls: Therapeutic Implications?10
Discovery of Tetrahydropyrrolo[3,4‐c]pyrrole‐1,3‐dione Derivatives as Novel RIPK1 Inhibitors via Pharmacophore‐Based Virtual Screening10
RETRACTION: “Dose‐dependent Chemopreventive Effects of Citronellol in DMBA‐Induced Breast Cancer Among Rats”10
Pyridazine derivatives as selective COX‐2 inhibitors: A review on recent updates10
Tetrahydropalmatine induces the polarization of M1 macrophages to M2 to relieve limb ischemia‐reperfusion‐induced lung injury via inhibiting the TLR4/NF‐κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway10
Proteolysis Targeting Chimera (PROTAC) as a promising novel therapeutic modality for the treatment of triple‐negative breast cancer (TNBC)10
Quercetin ameliorates salivary gland apoptosis and inflammation in primary Sjögren's syndrome through regulation of the leptin/OB‐R signaling10
Rational Design of Triazole Hydrazide Derivatives With Imidazo[2,1‐ b ]thiazole Scaffolds as Targeted EGFR Inhibitors in NSCLC10
Pantoprazole suppresses carcinogenesis and growth of hepatocellular carcinoma by inhibiting glycolysis and Na+/H+ exchange10
Santamarine Synergizes With Cisplatin via ROS/JNK Axis to Selectively Induce Apoptosis and DNA Damage in Oral Cancer Cells In Vitro10
Comprehensive characterization and preclinical assessment of an imidazopyridine‐based anticancer lead molecule10
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The Role of Fatty Acid Metabolism, the Related Potential Biomarkers, and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies in Gastrointestinal Cancers10
Structural Diversity and Mutational Challenges of Toll‐Like Receptor 4 Antagonists as Inflammatory Pathway Blocker10
Design, synthesis, in silico, and in vitro evaluation of novel benzyloxybenzene substituted (S)‐α‐amino amide derivatives as cholinesterases and monoaminoxidases inhibitor9
Design and synthesis of novel tetrabromophthalimide derivatives as potential tubulin inhibitors endowed with apoptotic induction for cancer treatment9
Phytol Enhances Anticonvulsant Effect of Carbamazepine and Diazepam Against PTZ‐Induced Convulsion in Chicks, Possibly Through Voltage‐Gated Sodium Channel and GABA A 9
Unraveling Key Genes Related to Fatty Acid Metabolism in Neuropathic Pain9
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Overcoming Resistance in EGFR‐Mutant Cancers: A Comprehensive Review of Inhibitor Evolution and SAR‐Based Design9
Discovery of 4‐(4‐aminophenyl)‐6‐phenylisoxazolo[3,4‐b]pyridine‐3‐amine derivatives as novel FLT3 covalent inhibitors for the intervention of acute myeloid leukemia9
Explore new quinoxaline pharmacophore tethered sulfonamide fragments as in vitro α‐glucosidase, α‐amylase, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors with ADMET and molecular modeling simulation9
Astragaloside IV Enhances Anti‐PD‐L1 Immunotherapy in Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer by Activating the cGAS‐STING Pathway9
Synthesis and anti‐HIV activity of non‐nucleoside reverse‐transcriptase inhibitor DB02 phosphate derivatives based on water‐soluble optimization9
Discovery of pyrazole‐1‐carboxamide derivatives as novel Gi‐biased μ‐opioid receptor agonists9
The cytotoxicity of karanjin toward breast cancer cells is involved in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway9
CCAR2 Drives Glioma Cell Survival by Positively Regulating SIRT1 and Activating the Notch1/c‐Myc Pathway9
Quinolone as a Privileged Scaffold: A Brief Overview on Early Classical and Recent Advanced Synthetic Pathways, Innovative Neuroprotective Potential, and Structure‐Activity Relationships9
Evaluation of geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase inhibition as a novel strategy for the treatment of osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma9
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Coumarin derivatives with potential anticancer and antibacterial activity: Design, synthesis, VEGFR‐2 and DNA gyrase inhibition, and in silico studies9
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Identification of ROS and KEAP1‐related genes and verified targets of α‐hederin induce cell death for CRC9
Targeting the Enzymatic Site of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type E With 8‐Hydroxyquinolinol–Based Inhibitors: In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo Evaluation8
Protective effect of thymoquinone nanoemulsion in reducing the cardiotoxic effect of 5‐fluorouracil in rats8
Identification of Novel Neddylation‐Related Molecular Subtypes in Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer With Implications for Prognosis and the Immune Landscape8
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Lead Discovery via Scaffold Refinement: Structure‐Guided Optimization of 1,2,4‐Triazolo[1,5‐ a ]Pyrimidine8
Potent Therapeutic Efficacy of 9‐Bromo‐Noscapine Against Breast Cancer Cells Via Enhanced Bioavailability of the Noscapine‐Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex8
Ceritinib Induces Mitochondrial Fragmentation in Thyroid Cancer Cells by Targeting Drp‐18
Enriching iPSC research diversity: Harnessing human biobank collections for improved ethnic representation8
Discovery of 1‐(arylacetyl)‐2‐phenyl‐pyrrolidine Derivatives as Novel POLθ‐pol Inhibitors via Structure‐Based Virtual Screening and Fragment Fusion8
Exploring the potential of radiolabeled duramycin as an infection imaging probe8
Evaluation of advanced, pathophysiologic new targets for imaging of CNS8
Combined chemotherapy of zoledronic acid and pamidronate in the treatment of bone metastases from nonsmall cell lung cancer and the effects on pain stress and bone metabolic indices8
Downregulation of short‐stature homeobox protein 2 suppresses gastric cancer cell growth and stemness in vitro and in vivo via inactivating wnt/β‐catenin signaling8
Fasudil attenuates syncytin‐1‐mediated activation of microglia and impairments of motor neurons and motor function in mice8
Design and synthesis of novel hexahydrobenzo[4,5]thieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidine derivatives as potential anticancer agents with antiangiogenic activity via VEGFR‐2 inhibition, and down‐regulation of P8
Design and Development of PLGA‐PEG‐FA Nanoparticles Encapsulating Noscapinoids for Receptor‐Mediated Breast Cancer Treatment8
Design and synthesis of vancomycin‐functionalized ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles as an effective antibacterial agent against methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus8
New Treatment Approach Using Peptoid‐Based Vaccines in Parkinson's Disease8
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A novel cinnamic and caffeic acid‐conjugated peptide analogs with anticonvulsant and analgesic potency: Comparative analyses of trans/cis isomers8
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Icariside II suppresses the tumorigenesis and development of ovarian cancer by regulating miR‐144‐3p/IGF2R axis8
Kaempferitrin Regulates the Proliferation, Metastasis, and Immune Escape of Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer by Inhibiting the Akt/NF‐κB Pathway8
YTHDF2 promotes gastric cancer progression and enhances chemoradiotherapy resistance8
Papaverine, a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment of COVID‐19 patients with underlying cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)8
Synthesis and In Vitro Analysis of Dual‐Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Targeted Theranosis of ER(+) Breast Cancer7
Carnosol alleviates sevoflurane‑induced cognitive dysfunction by mediating NF‑κB pathway in aged rats7
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Function of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 and its role in central nervous system diseases: An update on clinical evidence7
Design, Synthesis, In Silico Profiling, and In Vitro Anticancer Assessment of Azine‐Linked Thiazolo[3,2‐a]benzimidazoles as CDK2‐Directed Therapeutic Candidates7
Comparative Study of Pyridine and Pyrimidine Derivatives as Promising Anti‐Inflammatory Agents: Design, Synthesis, and LPS‐Induced RAW 264.7 Macrophages7
Beyond the Forest Plot: Redefining Model‐Based Meta‐Analysis as a Quantitative Engine for Model‐Informed Drug Development7
Chitosan‐coated nanoparticles in innovative cancer bio‐medicine7
Oleuropein Modulates Mitophagy and Metabolism in Cardiomyocyte Via the PINK1/Parkin Signaling Pathway7
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Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking Studies of New 4‐(Cyanomethyl)‐ N' ‐Substituted Benzohydrazide Derivatives as Anti‐Alzheimer Agent7
MORC2 Recruits Tumor‐Associated Macrophages and Inhibits Pyroptosis Through Activating the Wnt/β‐Catenin Pathway in Breast Can7
Ferrocene–Pyrazole Hybrid Induces Ferroptosis and Metabolic Disruption in Pancreatic Cancer7
From Cancer to Neuroprotection: Pazopanib Modulates the RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL and PGAM5/DRP1 Pathways in 3‐ Nitropropionic Acid‐Induced Huntington's Disease7
Computational and experimental analyses of alanine racemase suggest new avenues for developing allosteric small‐molecule antibiotics7
Targeting α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and their protein interactions in Alzheimer's disease drug development7
Structure‐Guided Design and Mechanistic Elucidation of New Chromene Derivatives as Selective Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor‐2 Inhibitors With Potent Anticancer Activity7
Shikonin potentiates therapeutic efficacy of oxaliplatin through reactive oxygen species‐mediated intrinsic apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress in oxaliplatin‐resistant colorectal cancer cells7
Role of BIX01294 in the intracranial inhibition of H3K9 methylation lessens neuronal loss in vascular dementia model7
DPP‐4 inhibitor linagliptin ameliorates imiquimod‐induced psoriasis‐like skin alterations in type 2 diabetic mice by inhibiting the MAPK/NF‐κB inflammatory pathway7
Kv1.3 Channel Blockade by Dalfampridine Attenuates NLRP3 Inflammasome‐Driven Demyelination via the NEK7/Ripk1/FADD Pathway, Matching the Efficacy of Broad P2X7 Antagonism by Suramin in EAE7
TNFRSF17 Knockdown Alleviates Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Inflammation in COPD Through Suppression of the JAK2/STAT3 Pathway7
Unraveling the Curcumin's Molecular Targets and Its Potential in Suppressing Skin Inflammation Using Network Pharmacology and In Vitro Studies7
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