The Skin and Natural Cannabinoids–Topical and Transdermal Applications

SI Filipiuc, AN Neagu, CM Uritu, BI Tamba, LE Filipiuc… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
The chemical constituents of the Cannabis plant known as cannabinoids have been
extensively researched for their potential therapeutic benefits. The use of cannabinoids …

The polyphenolic profile and antioxidant activity of five vegetal extracts with hepatoprotective potential

L Costea, CL Chițescu, R Boscencu, M Ghica… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress is among the major triggers for many important human functional disorders,
which often lead to various metabolic or tissue diseases. The aim of the study is to obtain …

Montelukast as a potential treatment for COVID-19

MW McCarthy - Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor that is widely used to treat chronic asthma
and allergic rhinitis. The drug interferes with molecular signaling pathways produced by …

The Influence of Phytosociological Cultivation and Fertilization on Polyphenolic Content of Menthae and Melissae folium and Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties …

EA Luță, A Biță, A Moroșan, DE Mihaiescu, M Ghica… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Since medicinal plants are widely used in treating various diseases, phytoconstituents
enrichment strategies are of high interest for plant growers. First of all, we investigated the …

Phytochemical Characterization and Antioxidant Activity Evaluation for Some Plant Extracts in Conjunction with Pharmacological Mechanism Prediction: Insights into …

EI Ilie, L Popescu, EA Luță, A Biță, AR Corbu… - Biomedicines, 2024 - mdpi.com
Lipid metabolism dysregulation can lead to dyslipidemia and obesity, which are major
causes of cardiovascular disease and associated mortality worldwide. The purpose of the …

Cytotoxicity Analysis and In Silico Studies of Three Plant Extracts with Potential Application in Treatment of Endothelial Dysfunction

AR Ungureanu, V Popovici, C Oprean, C Danciu… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Endothelial dysfunction is the basis of the physiopathological mechanisms of vascular
diseases. In addition to the therapeutic activity of plant extracts, cytotoxicity is significant …

Repositioning of tubocurarine as analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent: Exploring beyond myorelaxant activity

S Patel, J Shukla, S Jain, V Paliwal, N Tripathi… - Biochemical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and purpose Tubocurarine (d-TC), a non-depolarizing competitive blocker of
nicotinic acetylcholine receptors is extensively utilized for the relaxation of skeletal muscles …

Comparative transcriptome of dorsal root ganglia reveals distinct etiologies of paclitaxel-and oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in rats

W Sun, Y Hao, R Li, IHT Ho, S Wu, N Li, X Ba, J Wang… - Neuroscience, 2023 - Elsevier
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common side effects of
anticancer therapy. It is anticipated that chemotherapies with different mechanisms of action …

In silico drug repurposing framework predicts repaglinide, agomelatine and protokylol as TRPV1 modulators with analgesic activity

C Andrei, DP Mihai, A Zanfirescu, GM Nitulescu… - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Pain is one of the most common symptoms experienced by patients. The use of current
analgesics is limited by low efficacy and important side effects. Transient receptor potential …

Cetirizine and levetiracetam as inhibitors of monoacylglycerol lipase: investigating their repurposing potential as novel osteoarthritic pain therapies

C Andrei, DP Mihai, G Nitulescu, A Ungurianu… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Osteoarthritis is characterized by progressive articular cartilage degradation, subchondral
bone changes, and synovial inflammation, and affects various joints, causing pain and …