The UDP-glycosyltransferase (UGT) superfamily: new members, new functions, and novel paradigms

R Meech, DG Hu, RA McKinnon… - Physiological …, 2019 - journals.physiology.org
UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs) catalyze the covalent addition of sugars to a broad range
of lipophilic molecules. This biotransformation plays a critical role in elimination of a broad …

Quinolone hybrids and their anti-cancer activities: An overview

F Gao, X Zhang, T Wang, J Xiao - European journal of medicinal chemistry, 2019 - Elsevier
The global pandemic of drug-sensitive cancers and the increasing threat from drug-resistant
cancers make an urgent need to develop more effective anti-cancer candidates. Quinolone …

[HTML][HTML] Acridine as an anti-tumour agent: a critical review

P Varakumar, K Rajagopal, B Aparna, K Raman… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
This review summarized the current breakthroughs in the chemistry of acridines as anti-
cancer agents, including new structural and biologically active acridine attributes. Acridine …

Transcriptional regulation of human UDP-glucuronosyltransferase genes

DG Hu, R Meech, RA McKinnon… - Drug metabolism …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Glucuronidation is an important metabolic pathway for many small endogenous and
exogenous lipophilic compounds, including bilirubin, steroid hormones, bile acids …

A comprehensive review on acridone based derivatives as future anti-cancer agents and their structure activity relationships

TT Yadav, M Murahari, GJ Peters, YC Mayur - European journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of drug resistance and severe side-effects has reduced the clinical efficacy
of the existing anti-cancer drugs available in the market. Thus, there is always a constant …

Quinolone–triazole hybrids and their biological activities

JH Xu, YL Fan, J Zhou - Journal of heterocyclic chemistry, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Hybridization, a strategy based on the covalent fusion of two or more existing
pharmacophores to create a single molecule with multiple mechanisms of action, represents …

The role of glucuronidation in drug resistance

Z Mazerska, A Mróz, M Pawłowska… - Pharmacology & …, 2016 - Elsevier
The final therapeutic effect of a drug candidate, which is directed to a specific molecular
target strongly depends on its absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) …

Chemical probes for human UDP‐glucuronosyltransferases: a comprehensive review

X Lv, JB Zhang, J Hou, TY Dou, GB Ge… - Biotechnology …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
UGTs play crucial roles in the metabolism and detoxification of both endogenous and
xenobiotic compounds. The key roles of UGTs in human health have garnered great interest …

An overview of acridine analogs: Pharmacological significance and recent developments

G Sabarees, GP Tamilarasi… - Current Medicinal …, 2024 - ingentaconnect.com
The clinical effectiveness of the available anticancer drugs has been reduced due to the
development of drug resistance and serious adverse effects, which have restricted …

Rational design of a highly selective UGT1A1 probe and its application in drug discovery

XF Zhai, Y Yi, R Yu, Y Kuang, S Shaker, HF Su… - Sensors and Actuators B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Dynamic monitoring of the uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) is of
great significance for the diagnosis and treatment of UGT1A1-related metabolic diseases …