Current Drug Targets

Papers
(The median citation count of Current Drug Targets is 2. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)
ArticleCitations
Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology: Recent Trends and Impact on Outcomes83
N6-methyladenine RNA Modification (m6A): An Emerging Regulator of Metabolic Diseases32
Chitosan Nanoparticles as a Novel Drug Delivery System: A Review Article30
Medicinal Perspective of Indole Derivatives: Recent Developments and Structure-Activity Relationship Studies29
Novel Strategies to Combat the Emerging Drug Resistance in Human Pathogenic Microbes28
Small-molecule Antiviral Agents in Ongoing Clinical Trials for COVID-1928
Characteristic of Cyclodextrins: Their Role and Use in the Pharmaceutical Technology27
Natural Products as Anticancer Agents27
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Machine Learning Approaches in Precision Medicine & Drug Discovery27
Strategies and Therapies for Wound Healing: A Review26
The Therapeutic Potential of Quercetin in Parkinson’s Disease: Insights into its Molecular and Cellular Regulation25
Fluoroquinolones: Blessings Or Curses24
Progress in Detection of Insomnia Sleep Disorder: A Comprehensive Review24
Targeting Host Cell Proteases to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Invasion23
Targeting Enteric Neurons and Plexitis for the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease23
Anti-VEGF Treatment in Corneal Diseases22
Biopolymer-based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications22
Osteoblast-n-Osteoclast: Making Headway to Osteoporosis Treatment20
Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease via Chronic Stress: The Role of Glucocorticoids20
Curcumin and its Multi-target Function Against Pain and Inflammation: An Update of Pre-clinical Data19
Understanding the Pharmaceutical Aspects of Dendrimers for the Delivery of Anticancer Drugs19
IL-37 As a Potential Biotherapeutics of Inflammatory Diseases19
Molecular Mechanism of Resistance to Chemotherapy in Gastric Cancers, the Role of Autophagy19
Edaravone May Prevent Ferroptosis in ALS19
Downregulation of Membrane-bound Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) Receptor has a Pivotal Role in COVID-19 Immunopathology19
Candida auris and Nosocomial Infection19
Alzheimer’s Disease Targeted Nano-Based Drug Delivery Systems18
Neutrophilic Asthma and Potentially Related Target Therapies18
Antimicrobial Terpenoids as a Potential Substitute in Overcoming Antimicrobial Resistance17
Remdesivir (GS-5734) in COVID-19 Therapy: The Fourth Chance17
Recent Progress in Stimuli-Responsive Intelligent Nano Scale Drug Delivery Systems: A Special Focus Towards pH-Sensitive Systems16
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Huntington’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Opportunities16
Combinational Approaches Targeting Neurodegeneration, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation in the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy15
COVID-19 and Renal Diseases: An Update15
Anti-VEGF Mediated Immunomodulatory Role of Phytochemicals: Scientific Exposition for Plausible HCC Treatment15
The Potential of PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling as a Druggable Target for Endometrial and Ovarian Carcinomas15
Post-menopausal Osteoporosis and Probiotics15
Plant Polyphenols as Neuroprotective Agents in Parkinson’s Disease Targeting Oxidative Stress15
CD28: A New Drug Target for Immune Disease14
Inflammation as a Therapeutic Target for Various Deadly Disorders: A Review14
The Epigenetic Modification of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) on Cancer14
Novel Treatment for the Most Resistant Schizophrenia: Dual Activation of NMDA Receptor and Antioxidant14
Challenges and New Therapeutic Approaches in the Management of Chronic Wounds14
The Fate of Nanoparticles In Vivo and the Strategy of Designing Stealth Nanoparticle for Drug Delivery14
Cell-penetrating Peptide-mediated Nanovaccine Delivery14
Kratom Dependence and Treatment Options: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature14
Physcion and Physcion 8-O-β-D-glucopyranoside: Natural Anthraquinones with Potential Anticancer Activities13
Redox Interactions in Chemo/Radiation Therapy-induced Lung Toxicity; Mechanisms and Therapy Perspectives13
New Anti-VEGF Drugs in Ophthalmology13
A Comprehensive Review on Chrysin: Emphasis on Molecular Targets, Pharmacological Actions and Bio-pharmaceutical Aspects13
PD1 and PD-L1 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Kidney Cancer: The Role of PD-L1 Assay12
Exploring Spike Protein as Potential Target of Novel Coronavirus and to Inhibit the Viability Utilizing Natural Agents12
Lipid Metabolism and Mitochondria: Cross Talk in Cancer12
Gamma Secretase Inhibitor: Therapeutic Target via NOTCH Signaling in T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia12
Targeting Drugs Against Fibroblast Growth Factor(s)-Induced Cell Signaling12
A Review of Aberrant DNA Methylation and Epigenetic Agents Targeting DNA Methyltransferases in Endometriosis12
Molecular and Biological Functions of Melatonin in Endometrial Cancer12
ACE2/Angiotensin-(1-7)/Mas Receptor Axis in Human Cancer: Potential Role for Pediatric Tumors11
The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Tumor Treatment and its Impact on Bone Marrow Hematopoiesis11
The Gut Microbiota and Traditional Chinese Medicine: A New Clinical Frontier on Cancer11
Alzheimer's Disease and β-secretase Inhibition: An Update with a Focus on Computer-aided Inhibitor Design11
Current Quest in Natural Bioactive Compounds for Alzheimer’s Disease: Multi-Targeted-Designed-Ligand Based Approach with Preclinical and Clinical Based Evidence11
Targeting Strategies in Therapeutic Applications of Toxoplasmosis: Recent Advances in Liposomal Vaccine Delivery Systems11
Nanoparticle-based Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Epigenetics Cancer Therapy11
PD-L1 Testing for Urothelial Carcinoma: Interchangeability, Reliability and Future Perspectives11
An Insight Into Mitochondrial Dysfunction and its Implications in Neurological Diseases11
Cyclic Nucleotides Signaling and Phosphodiesterase Inhibition: Defying Alzheimer’s Disease11
Herbal Resources to Combat a Progressive & Degenerative Nervous System Disorder- Parkinson’s Disease11
Current Study of the Detection and Treatment Targets of Spinal Tuberculosis11
Review of the Biological Activity of Maslinic Acid10
A Molecular Cascade Underlying Articular Cartilage Degeneration10
Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma10
Thrombosis in IBD in the Era of JAK Inhibition10
Robotic Surgery in Inflammatory Bowel Disease10
Natural Aldose Reductase Inhibitor: A Potential Therapeutic Agent for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease10
GSK-3 Inhibitors as New Leads to Treat Type-II Diabetes10
An Overview of Computer-aided Drug Design Tools and Recent Applications in Designing of Anti-diabetic Agents10
Microbial Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles and their Application10
Anti-inflammatory Potential of GSK-3 Inhibitors10
The Potential Therapeutic Role of the HMGB1-TLR Pathway in Epilepsy9
Nanotechnology Based Approach for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Targeting9
An Insight into the Current Perspective and Potential Drug Targets for Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL)9
Implications of microRNAs in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis and Prospects for Therapy9
P2X7 Receptor as a Potential Target for Major Depressive Disorder9
Plasminogen Receptors in Human Malignancies: Effects on Prognosis and Feasibility as Targets for Drug Development9
Recent Advances in the Discovery of GSK-3 Inhibitors from Synthetic Origin in the Treatment of Neurological Disorders9
TL1A: A New Potential Target in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease9
Status of Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) by Immunohistochemistry and Scoring Algorithms9
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Targeting Retinal Diseases9
CD47 Functionalization of Nanoparticles as a Poly(ethylene glycol) Alternative: A Novel Approach to Improve Drug Delivery9
Lung Pneumonitis and Fibrosis in Cancer Therapy: A Review on Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms9
MicroRNAs in Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and their Regulation by Oxidative Stress and Inflammation9
Antibiotic Potentiation of Natural Products: A Promising Target to Fight Pathogenic Bacteria9
Cardiovascular Modulating Effects of Magnolol and Honokiol, Two Polyphenolic Compounds from Traditional Chinese Medicine-Magnolia Officinalis8
Antimycotic Drugs and their Mechanisms of Resistance to Candida Species8
Combining Growth Factor and Stem Cell Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation, A Review8
Interplay between DNA Methyltransferase 1 and microRNAs During Tumorigenesis8
Thioethers: An Overview8
Molecular Modeling Targeting Transmembrane Serine Protease 2 (TMPRSS2) as an Alternative Drug Target Against Coronaviruses8
A Review on Anti-urease Potential of Coumarins8
A Review on Rheumatoid Arthritis Interventions and Current Developments8
Management of Glioblastoma Multiforme by Phytochemicals: Applications of Nanoparticle-Based Targeted Drug Delivery System8
Inhibition of Virulence Factors and Biofilm Formation ofAcinetobacter Baumanniiby Naturally-derived and Synthetic Drugs8
Challenges with Wound Infection Models in Drug Development8
Role of Statins in New-onset Diabetes Mellitus: The Underlying Cause, Mechanisms Involved, and Strategies to Combat8
Faecal Microbiota Transplantation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Concepts and Future Challenges8
The Role of Immune and Epithelial Stem Cells in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy7
Therapeutic Potential, Synthesis, Patent Evaluation and SAR Studies of Thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine Derivatives: Recent Updates7
Nanotechnology-based Targeting of Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Promising Tool for Efficient Delivery of Neuromedicines7
Study of Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in Bone Homeostasis7
Anti-VEGF Therapy in Myopic CNV7
Prediction of Late Recurrence and Distant Metastasis in Early-stage Breast Cancer: Overview of Current and Emerging Biomarkers7
Targeting mTOR Signaling in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Complications7
Antibiotic Adjuvants: A Promising Approach to Combat Multidrug Resistant Bacteria7
Current and Future Prospective of a Versatile Moiety: Imidazole7
Central Effects of Ivermectin in Alleviation of Covid-19-induced Dysauto-nomia7
Overview on Thioredoxin-Interacting Protein (TXNIP): A Potential Target for Diabetes Intervention7
Targeted Drug Delivery Using Tuftsin-bearing Liposomes: Implications in the Treatment of Infectious Diseases and Tumors7
Adenosine Dysfunction in Epilepsy and Associated Comorbidities7
Free Fatty Acid Receptors as New Potential Targets in Colorectal Cancer7
Promising Protective Effects of Chrysin in Cardiometabolic Diseases7
Facts and Myths: Efficacies of Repurposing Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine for the Treatment of COVID-197
Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Epilepsy7
BRCA Mutational Status is a Promising Predictive Biomarker for Platinum- based Chemotherapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer7
The Association and Influencing Factors between Antipsychotics Exposure and the Risk of VTE and PE: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis7
The Role of Non-coding Genome in Cancer-associated Fibroblasts; Stateof- the-Art and Perspectives in Cancer Targeted Therapy7
Antiplatelet Effects of Bioactive Compounds Present in Tomato Pomace7
Vaginitis: Review on Drug Resistance7
Application of Ultrasound Elastography for Assessing Intestinal Fibrosis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Fiction or Reality?7
Self-Assembled Micelles of Amphiphilic PEGylated Drugs for Cancer Treatment7
A Review on CRISPR-mediated Epigenome Editing: A Future Directive for Therapeutic Management of Cancer7
The Emergence of Immune-checkpoint Inhibitors in Colorectal Cancer Therapy6
Exosomes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What Have We Learned So Far?6
Metformin: A Promising Antidiabetic Medication for Cancer Treatment6
Role of ATP-binding Cassette Transporters in Sorafenib Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Overview6
Alzheimer's Disease: Related Targets, Synthesis of Available Drugs, Bioactive Compounds Under Development and Promising Results Obtained from Multi-target Approaches6
Elabela Peptide: An Emerging Target in Therapeutics6
Endogenous Enzyme-responsive Nanoplatforms for Anti-tumor Therapy6
Fibrinogen, Fibrin, and Fibrin Degradation Products in COVID-196
Targeting Triglyceride Metabolism for Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Therapy6
Nanosponges Encapsulated Phytochemicals for Targeting Cancer: A Review6
Unveiling the Targets Involved in the Quest of Antileishmanial Leads Using In silico Methods6
An Updated Review for the Diabetic Wound Healing Systems6
Tissue Factor and COVID-19: An Update6
Amyloid-beta Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Alzheimer’s Disease: Long Road Ahead6
Targeting Hepatic Stellate Cell Death to Reverse Hepatic Fibrosis6
Biodegradable Nanoparticles: A Recent Approach and Applications6
Fibrotic Strictures in Crohn’s Disease: Mechanisms and Predictive Factors6
Anti-VEGF and Retinal Dystrophies6
Pharmacological Exploration of Triazole-based Therapeutics for Alzheimer’s Disease: An Overview6
Combining Radiotherapy with Immunocheckpoint Inhibitors or CAR-T in Renal Cell Carcinoma6
3D Printing Technology in Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Advantages and Challenges6
Venom of Viperidae: A Perspective of its Antibacterial and Antitumor Potential6
Recent Advances in Psoriasis Therapy: Trends and Future Prospects6
MiRNA, a New Treatment Strategy for Pulmonary Fibrosis6
Exosomes: A Novel Therapeutic Paradigm for the Treatment of Depression6
Berberine Administration in Treatment of Colitis: A Review6
Pivotal Role of the Interaction Between Herbal Medicines and Gut Microbiota on Disease Treatment6
Insights into the Mechanism of the Therapeutic Potential of Herbal Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors in Neurological Diseases6
PD1/PD-L1 Axis in Uro-oncology6
Role of GSK-3 in Cardiac Health: Focusing on Cardiac Remodeling and Heart Failure6
Neoadjuvant Strategies Before Radical Prostatectomy for High Risk Prostate Cancer in the Era of New Hormonal Agents5
A Review on Emerging Drug Targets in Treatment of Schizophrenia5
Molecular Signaling Pathways and Essential Metabolic Elements in Bone Remodeling: An Implication of Therapeutic Targets for Bone Diseases5
Recent Progress on Apoptotic Activity of Triazoles5
A Review on the Arylpiperazine Derivatives as Potential Therapeutics for the Treatment of Various Neurological Disorders5
The Activating Receptors of Natural Killer Cells and Their Inter-Switching Potentials5
Research Progress of PARP Inhibitor Monotherapy and Combination Therapy for Endometrial Cancer5
GSK-3 Inhibitors: A New Class of Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment5
How can we Preserve Sexual Function after Ablative Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?5
Epigenetic Modifications as Therapeutic Targets5
The Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway and Resistance Mechanisms Developed Against the Proteasomal Inhibitors in Cancer Cells5
Elucidation of Abnormal Extracellular Regulated Kinase (ERK) Signaling and Associations with Syndromic and Non-syndromic Autism5
Nutritional Support and Probiotics as a Potential Treatment of IBD5
Progress on the Mechanism for Aspirin’s Anti-tumor Effects5
Is HE4 Superior over CA-125 in the Follow-up of Patients with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer?5
Amendatory Effect of Flavonoids in Alzheimer's Disease Against Mitochondrial Dysfunction5
Microbubbles Contrast Agents: General Overview as Diagnostics and Therapeutic Agent5
CPP-Based Bioactive Drug Delivery to Penetrate the Blood-Brain Barrier: A Potential Therapy for Glioblastoma Multiforme5
Recent Update on the Alzheimer's Disease Progression, Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches5
A Comprehensive Review on Liver Targeting: Emphasis on Nanotechnology- based Molecular Targets and Receptors Mediated Approaches4
Insight γ-Secretase: Structure, Function, and Role in Alzheimer’s Disease4
Is Galanin a Promising Therapeutic Resource for Neural and Nonneural Diseases?4
Recent Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Approaches for Alzheimer disease4
Ferula hermonis: A Review of Current Use and Pharmacological Studies of its Sesquiterpene Ester Ferutinin4
Fibroblast Growth Factors as Tools in the Management of Neuropathic Pain Disorders4
Microsatellite Instability as a Predictor of Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer in the Era of Immune-Checkpoint Inhibitors4
Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors as Cognitive Enhancers and Modifiers of Mood and Behavior4
miRNAs as Modulators of Cholesterol in Breast Cancer Stem Cells: An Approach to Overcome Drug Resistance in Cancer4
Use of Anti-VEGF Drugs in Retinal Vein Occlusions4
Preclinical Drug Discovery in Colorectal Cancer: A Focus on Natural Compounds4
New Approaches for the Treatment of Chagas Disease4
Fibroblast Growth Factor: Promising Target for Schizophrenia4
Drugs or Mechanical Devices for Obstructive LUTS?4
The Study of Natural Compounds Targeting RANKL Signaling Pathway for the Treatment of Bone Diseases4
Targeted Mitochondrial Drugs for Treatment of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury4
A Glance on the Role of Bacterial Siderophore from the Perspectives of Medical and Biotechnological Approaches4
Rediscovering Tocophersolan: A Renaissance for Nano-Based Drug Delivery and Nanotheranostic Applications4
PD-L1 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer4
The Role of Bacterial Proteases in Microbe and Host-microbe Interactions4
Curcumin Sensitizes Cancers Towards TRAIL-induced Apoptosis via Extrinsic and Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathways4
Lipidomics as Tools for Finding Biomarkers of Intestinal Pathology: From Irritable Bowel Syndrome to Colorectal Cancer4
An Overview of Prospective Drugs for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes4
Biomimetic Drug Delivery Systems Oriented by Biological Function in Tumor Targeting4
Present Scenario of M-Cell Targeting Ligands for Oral Mucosal Immunization4
Does Pharmacodynamics of Drugs Change After Presenting them as Nanoparticles Like their Pharmacokinetics?4
A Review on Recent Development of Novel Heterocycles as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease4
Role of γ-Secretase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Diverse Disease Conditions through Inhibition of Notch Signaling Pathway4
Natural Occurring Compounds Inhibit Osteoclastogenesis via Targeting NFATc1-related Signaling Pathways4
The Regulatory Role of Rho GTPases and their Substrates in Osteoclastogenesis4
Anti-Degenerative Effect of Melatonin on Intervertebral Disc: Protective Contribution against Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis, and Autophagy4
Growth Factors as Tools in Photoreceptor Cell Regeneration and Vision Recovery3
The Role of Nitro (NO2-), Chloro (Cl), and Fluoro (F) Substitution in the Design of Antileishmanial and Antichagasic Compounds3
Nanocarriers for Photodynamic Therapy Intended to Cutaneous Tumors3
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Migrant Populations: Should we Look Even Further Back?3
An Agathokakological Tale of Δ9-THC: Exploration of Possible Biological Targets3
The Predominant microRNAs in β-cell Clusters for Insulin Regulation and Diabetic Control3
Fibrinolysis in COVID-19: Impact on Clot Lysis and Modulation of Inflammation3
Exploring the Clinical Impact of Predictive Biomarkers in Serous Ovarian Carcinomas3
Revealing Insights into Natural Products Against mcr-1-Producing Bacteria3
Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 (GSK-3) Inhibitors as a New Lead for Treating Breast and Ovarian Cancer3
The Mechanistic Role of Different Mediators in the Pathophysiology of Nephropathy: A Review3
Digoxin and Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis3
Aging of Brain Related with Mitochondrial Dysfunctions3
Regulation of Cl- Electrolyte Permeability in Epithelia by Active Traditional Chinese Medicine Monomers for Diarrhea3
Possible Role of Wnt Signaling Pathway in Diabetic Retinopathy3
Nanomedicine in Pancreatic Cancer: A New Hope for Treatment3
Therapeutic and Mechanistic Approaches of Tridax Procumbens Flavonoids for the Treatment of Osteoporosis3
Intravesical Botox for Overactive Bladder: How to Minimize Complications and Manage Failures3
Role of Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase (PARP1) in Viral Infection and its Implication in SARS-CoV-2 Pathogenesis3
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Before Radical Cystectomy: Why We Must Adhere?3
Medicinal Plants Towards Modeling Skin Cancer3
How Targeted Therapy Influence Renal Surgery for Renal Cell Carcinoma3
An Insight into the Discovery of Potent Antifilarial Leads Against Lymphatic Filariasis3
Nanotechnology for Targeted Drug Delivery to Treat Osteoporosis3
Role of Mitochondrial Heat-shock Proteins and Immunophilins in Neuro Degenerative Diseases3
Epigenetic Therapies and Potential Drugs for Treating Human Cancer3
Current Perspectives of Healthy Mitochondrial Function for Healthy Neurons3
Targeting Autophagic Pathways by Plant Natural Compounds in Cancer Treatment3
A Comprehensive Review on Preclinical Evidence-based Neuroprotective Potential of Bacopa monnieri against Parkinson's Disease3
Breast Cancer Resistance Protein: A Potential Therapeutic Target for Cancer3
Role and Therapeutic Potential of RAGE Signaling in Neurodegeneration3
Free ISG15 and Protein ISGylation Emerging in SARS-CoV-2 Infection3
Polymer-dendrimer Hybrids as Carriers of Anticancer Agents3
Past and Present Behçet’s Disease Animal Models3
Dysregulation of Lysyl Oxidases Expression in Diabetic Nephropathy and Renal Cell Carcinoma3
Trabectedin (Yondelis®) as a Therapeutic Option in Gynecological Cancers: A Focus on its Mechanisms of Action, Clinical Activity and Genomic Predictors of Drug Response3
Potential Role of In Vitro-In Vivo Correlations (IVIVC) for the Development of Plant-Derived Anticancer Drugs3
COVID-19 Induces Cytokine Storm and Dysfunctional Hemostasis3
In Silico Study Examining New Phenylpropanoids Targets with Antidepressant Activity3
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