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72 articles for “Molecular toxicity”
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In Silico Exploration of Podophyllum Hexandrum-Derived Phytocompounds as Potential Therapeutics Against Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC): A Molecular Docking Approach
Abstract: Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing and aggressive type of lung cancer that spreads quickly strongly associated with smoking. It is characterized by symptoms, such as persistent cough, breathing difficulties, or hoarseness, though it can sometimes be asymptomatic which makes early detection challenging. The tumor suppressor gene TP53 is critical in regulating the cell cycle and preventing uncontrolled cell division. Mutations in TP53 result in the loss of …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Drug Resistance in Targeted Cancer Treatment: Clinical Difficulties, Molecular Mechanisms, and Emerging Strategies
Abstract: Targeted cancer therapy, which selectively inhibits the molecular mechanisms responsible for tumor growth and development, has revolutionized modern oncology. Targeted therapies have lower systemic toxicity and better therapeutic efficacy when compared to traditional chemotherapy. However, the emergence of medication resistance often limits the long-term efficacy of these treatments, ultimately resulting in treatment failure and disease progression. Drug resistance develops through a number of intricate biological processes and can be innate …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 130–138 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Pharmacological Properties of Coumarins
Abstract: Coumarins are a diverse group of secondary metabolites found in a variety of plant species (over 1200 different coumarins have been identified from natural sources, especially plants), as well as in fungi and microorganisms. Coumarin is a simple, widely occurring chemical structure in nature, present in many plants, fungi, and bacteria. In recent years, these natural compounds have attracted growing interest from the scientific community due to their broad spectrum …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Health Hazards of Nanoparticles and Environmental Pollutants
Abstract: The exponential growth in the use of nanoparticles and the prevalence of environmental pollutants have raised significant concerns regarding their health hazards. Nanoparticles, owing to their unique physicochemical properties—such as small size, high surface areatovolume ratio, and chemical reactivity—can penetrate biological barriers, including the bloodbrain barrier, and interact at the cellular and molecular levels. This can lead to oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular dysfunction, ultimately resulting in potential toxicity. Similarly, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Zebrafish in Drug Research: Decoding Biological Mechanisms and Finding Novel Therapeutic Targets
Abstract: The zebrafish, scientifically known as Danio rerio, is a powerful model organism in biological research because of its favorable traits, which include rapid development, genetic tractability, and transparent embryos. Zebrafish were first identified for their use in studies of vertebrate development, but they have since spread to a variety of disciplines, such as pharmacology, clinical research as a disease model, and most notably, drug development. Zebrafish have emerged as a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Cadmium Toxicity: Oxidative Stress and Organ Dysfunction
Abstract: Due to continued anthropogenic mobilization, cadmium accumulation in the environment causes various health problems because of its diverse toxic effects, extremely lingering biological half life (20–30 years), low rate of excretion from the body and storage predominantly in soft tissue primarily liver and kidney. Cadmium is known to have numerous noxious effects, including nephrotoxicity, hepatoxicity, osteoporosis, cardiovascular toxicity, lung toxicity, and reproductive toxicity. The biologically significant ionic form of cadmium, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 14–31 Read article
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In Silico Identification of Therapeutic Agents for Dengue Virus by Molecular Docking
Abstract: The dengue virus causes serious health issues and a loss of quality of life. Dengue poses a yearly threat to half of the world’s population. The drugs that are based on allopathy are expensive and also exhibit toxic effects on tissues and biological activities. It is also generally accepted that most pharmacologically active drugs, including those derived from medicinal plants, are isolated from natural sources. The present study is directed …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–14 Read article
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Veterinary Mycology: Fungal Infections in Livestock and Companion Animals
Abstract: Fungal infections represent a significant yet often underestimated challenge in veterinary medicine, affecting both livestock and companion animals. Veterinary mycology encompasses a diverse group of pathogens, including yeasts, molds, dimorphic fungi, and dermatophytes, that can cause localized or systemic diseases with substantial health, economic, and zoonotic implications. In livestock species, such as cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs, horses, and camels, fungal infections manifest as dermatophytosis, mycotic mastitis, aspergillosis, keratomycosis, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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Pharmacoinformatic Based Screening Of Phytocompound Epigallocatechin Gallate To Identify As A Potential Bcl-2 Inhibitor
Abstract: Objectives: The B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) is a protein that is particularly though to be involved in preventing apoptosis. Bcl-2 family members also essential for cancer survival, and its over expression has been linked to tumor genesis, development and resistance to anticancer treatments. The Bcl-2 family of members that inhibit apoptosis is a promising target for the creation of anticancer drugs. Methods: The study was based on computational approach using different …
Published in International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Read article
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AI-based Drug Discovery-Revolutionizing Pharmaceutical Research
Abstract: The traditional drug discovery process is often costly, time-consuming, and prone to high failure rates. The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized this field by significantly enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving success rates. AI-driven approaches, including machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and natural language processing (NLP), have transformed key areas such as drug target identification, molecular screening, lead optimization, and clinical trial design. AI models can analyze …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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Exploring Antimalarial Activity of Chalcone Derivatives through QSAR
Abstract: Background: The core structure of chalcones contains a reactive α,β-unsaturated system within the aromatic rings, which plays a key role in mediating various biological effects. These effects include enzyme inhibition, anticancer activity, anti-inflammatory properties, as well as antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial, antiprotozoal, and anti-filarial actions.Modifying the structure by introducing substituent groups to the aromatic ring can enhance potency, reduce toxicity, and expand their range of pharmacological actions.Methods: A total of twenty-seven …
Published in International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Exploring Potential Phytochemicals for Myasthenia Gravis Treatment: A Molecular Docking and ADME Analysis Approach
Abstract: Objective: Muscle feebleness and exhaustion derived from a disruption in neuromuscular transference are hallmarks of the crippling autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis (MG). The drawbacks of the current MG therapy options are frequently partial efficacy and adverse effects. To investigate the potential of phytochemicals in MG control, in this work we integrated molecular docking with ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) analysis using a computer method. We identified molecules exhibiting favorable …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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A Perspective Review on Role of Environmental Pollutants in Developing Neurodegenerative Diseases
Abstract: As human society progresses towards industrialization, an excess number of environmental pollutants are released to our ecosystem, which significantly contribute in causing various health issues primarily associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as cognitive disorder, dementia, anxiety, Alzheimer, Parkinson etc. Because of their high global occurrence, these diseases have attracted attention in recent decades, however, the etiology of these diseases remains unclear. Pollutants are discharged into the environment by natural events …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Clone-Specific Drug Delivery Systems: Targeted Approaches and Future Clinical Applications
Abstract: Clone-specific drug delivery systems represent a transformative frontier in personalized medicine, addressing the longstanding challenge of clonal heterogeneity within diseases such as cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Traditional drug delivery platforms often fail to discriminate between pathogenic and healthy cells, leading to systemic toxicity and reduced therapeutic efficacy. In contrast, clone-specific systems aim to selectively target and eliminate disease-driving cellular clones based on unique molecular signatures, thereby improving treatment …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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In Silico Prediction of Multitarget Mechanism of Quinoline and Its Analogs on Phosphoinositide-3-Kinase Pathway Proteins
Abstract: Objective: Phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks), the target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR, PAM), are a family of enzymes that play a role in the growth, proliferation, differentiation, motility, survival, and intracellular trafficking of cells, all of which are essential for healthy cellular function and are also connected to cancer. In this study, quinoline and its derivatives were employed to analyze its inhibition activity on the phosphoinositide-3-kinase pathway. Methods: In this work, eight phytocompounds …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 57–76 Read article
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Analysis of Natural Pigments and its Application on Various Fields towards the Eco-Friendly Environment
Abstract: The pigments that are found naturally in the environment are most likely to be said as "earth colour" or "earth pigment". The traditional pigments are observed to have all the substances that are available on the natural environment and are of more economic values. The pigments as a natural dye are observed to be safe, highly efficient and eco- friendly. These organic colorants are observed to contain oxygen, carbon with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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The Clinical Landscape of Wogonin: Advancing Targeted Treatments for Chronic Diseases
Abstract: The traditional Chinese medicinal herb Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, commonly known as Chinese skullcap or Huang-Qin, has long been used to treat a variety of conditions, including cancer, viral infections, and seizures. Its pharmacological effects are largely attributed to the high concentration of flavones, particularly wogonoside, and its aglycone derivative, wogonin. Among the bioactive compounds found in S. baicalensis, wogonin has garnered the most scientific attention due to its potent therapeutic …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–52 Read article
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Toxicological Profiling and Safety Assessment of NASAT 2.0: A Conceptual Framework for Adaptive Nanoparticle Therapy in Rabies
Abstract: Rabies, caused by the highly neurotropic Rabies lyssavirus, remains one of the most enigmatic and universally lethal infectious diseases known to modern medicine. Once clinical symptoms manifest following successful neuroinvasion, the fatality rate approaches absolute certainty (approximately 99.9%), a staggering statistic that has remained largely unchallenged despite massive, concurrent advances in modern virology, critical care medicine, and cellular immunology. Current late-stage therapeutic protocols, most notably the widely debated Milwaukee Protocol, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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A Review on Kaempferol Eye Drops for the Glaucoma Treatment
Abstract: One of the main causes of permanent blindness, glaucoma is defined by gradual damage to the optic nerve, mostly brought on by oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and high intraocular pressure (IOP). The investigation of herbal alternatives is necessary since current synthetic therapies, such as beta-blockers and prostaglandin analogs, frequently result in ocular discomfort, systemic toxicity, and poor patient compliance. Clitoria ternatea contains kaempferol, a bioactive flavonoid that has shown anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 110–121 Read article
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Anticancer, Bioactive, & Therapeutic Applications of Cannabinoids
Abstract: Cannabinoids, a complex class of lipophilic compounds found in Cannabis sativa L., are attracting significant clinical interest for their multifaceted therapeutic potential, particularly within oncology. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary knowledge detailing the distinct anti-cancer properties of phytocannabinoids (such as δ-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol), endogenous endocannabinoids, and synthetic analogues. Accumulating evidence from robust in vitro and in vivo oncological models demonstrates that these compounds aggressively suppress tumor progression …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 17–30 Read article