The next generation of platinum drugs: targeted Pt (II) agents, nanoparticle delivery, and Pt (IV) prodrugs

TC Johnstone, K Suntharalingam, SJ Lippard - Chemical reviews, 2016 - ACS Publications
The platinum drugs, cisplatin, carboplatin, and oxaliplatin, prevail in the treatment of cancer,
but new platinum agents have been very slow to enter the clinic. Recently, however, there …

G protein–coupled estrogen receptor GPER: molecular pharmacology and therapeutic applications

JB Arterburn, ER Prossnitz - Annual review of pharmacology …, 2023 - annualreviews.org
The actions of estrogens and related estrogenic molecules are complex and multifaceted in
both sexes. A wide array of natural, synthetic, and therapeutic molecules target pathways …

Estrogen receptors alpha (ERα) and beta (ERβ): subtype-selective ligands and clinical potential

I Paterni, C Granchi, JA Katzenellenbogen, F Minutolo - Steroids, 2014 - Elsevier
Estrogen receptors alpha (ERα) and beta (ERβ) are nuclear transcription factors that are
involved in the regulation of many complex physiological processes in humans. Modulation …

[HTML][HTML] Neurosteroids as regulators of neuroinflammation

C Yilmaz, K Karali, G Fodelianaki, A Gravanis… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Neuroinflammation is a physiological protective response in the context of infection and
injury. However, neuroinflammation, especially if chronic, may also drive …

Estrogens, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration

A Villa, E Vegeto, A Poletti, A Maggi - Endocrine reviews, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Inflammatory activation of microglia is a hallmark of several disorders of the central nervous
system. In addition to protecting the brain against inflammatory insults, microglia are …

Targeting and delivery of platinum-based anticancer drugs

X Wang, Z Guo - Chemical Society Reviews, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Platinum-based anticancer drugs occupy a crucial role in the treatment of various malignant
tumours. However, the efficacy and applicability of platinum drugs are heavily restricted by …

Isoflavones: estrogenic activity, biological effect and bioavailability

DC Vitale, C Piazza, B Melilli, F Drago… - European journal of drug …, 2013 - Springer
Isoflavones are phytoestrogens with potent estrogenic activity; genistein, daidzein and
glycitein are the most active isoflavones found in soy beans. Phytoestrogens have similarity …

Estrogen-receptor expression and function in female reproductive disease

ZR Tang, R Zhang, ZX Lian, SL Deng, K Yu - Cells, 2019 - mdpi.com
Estrogen receptors (ER) include ER alpha, ER beta and new membrane receptor G protein-
coupled receptor 30 (GPR30). Estrogen receptors are key receptors to maintain ovarian …

The role of androgens and estrogens on healthy aging and longevity

AM Horstman, EL Dillon, RJ Urban… - … Series A: Biomedical …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Aging is associated with a loss of sex hormone in both men (andropause) and women
(menopause). In men, reductions in testosterone can trigger declines in muscle mass, bone …

The genetic design of signaling cascades to record receptor activation

G Barnea, W Strapps, G Herrada… - Proceedings of the …, 2008 - National Acad Sciences
We have developed an experimental strategy to monitor protein interactions in a cell with a
high degree of selectivity and sensitivity. A transcription factor is tethered to a membrane …