β-D-Mannuronic Acid (M2000) as a landmark in Pharmacology.

Author(s):  
Nada A. G. Gaafar ◽  
A. Razavi ◽  
Abbas Mirshafiey

Objectives: The goal of this article is to retrace the β-D-Mannuronic Acid (M2000) studies as a new immunosuppressive drug with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) property in miscellaneous aspects including in vitro, in vivo examinations clinical trials and related to clinical trials studies. Our goal is to compare the effect of this drug with other similar drugs through varied researches and to follow tolerability, biocompatibility, potency, safety, and efficacy of this medication in different studies, as well as to evaluate its therapeutic effectiveness in various diseases. Materials and methods: Different methods were applied in the studies of β-D-Mannuronic Acid under in vitro, in vivo examinations, and clinical trials phase I, II and III and related investigations to these clinical trials using different techniques showing the efficacy of this medication in the treatment of various diseases. Results: The administration of β-D-Mannuronic Acid showed the greatest tolerability and biocompatibility compared to diclofenac, piroxicam, and dexamethasone without or very low side effects. The drug has shown a punchy effect on many molecules which participate either in physiologic or in pathogenic activities in animal models and human. This new drug not only revealed the anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties but also based on the results of various investigations, β-D-Mannuronic Acid showed the antidiabetic, cardioprotective and anti-tumoral effects. Conclusion: β-D-Mannuronic Acid (M2000) as a novel immunosuppressive drug with NSAID properties along with antidiabetic, cardioprotective and anti-tumoral efficacy showed great tolerability and safety profile. In addition, it has no or mild adverse events compared with many other medicines, therefore this medicament could be considered as a landmark in pharmacology and represent turn point in the treatment of different diseases based on the experimental and in vitro studies explained and clinical and related studies proved.

Author(s):  
Juan Ramón Zapata-Morales ◽  
Angel Josabad Alonso-Castro ◽  
Gloria Sarahí Muñoz-Martínez ◽  
María Mayela Martínez-Rodríguez ◽  
Mónica Esther Nambo-Arcos ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Cuiabano Paes Leme ◽  
Raquel Bandeira da Silva

It has been demonstrated that some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like acetylsalicylic acid, diclofenac, and ibuprofen, have anti-biofilm activity in concentrations found in human pharmacokinetic studies, which could fuel an interest in repurposing these well tolerated drugs as adjunctive therapies for biofilm-related infections. Here we sought to review the currently available data on the anti-biofilm activity of NSAIDs and its relevance in a clinical context. We performed a systematic literature review to identify the most commonly tested NSAIDs drugs in the last 5 years, the bacterial species that have demonstrated to be responsive to their actions, and the emergence of resistance to these molecules. We found that most studies investigating NSAIDs’ activity against biofilms were in vitro, and frequently tested non-clinical bacterial isolates, which may not adequately represent the bacterial populations that cause clinically-relevant biofilm-related infections. Furthermore, studies concerning NSAIDs and antibiotic resistance are scarce, with divergent outcomes. Although the potential to use NSAIDs to control biofilm-related infections seems to be an exciting avenue, there is a paucity of studies that tested these drugs using appropriate in vivo models of biofilm infections or in controlled human clinical trials to support their repurposing as anti-biofilm agents.


1993 ◽  
Vol 16 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Vannucchi ◽  
A. Bosi ◽  
A. Grossi ◽  
S. Guidi ◽  
R. Saccardi ◽  
...  

The issue of the role of erythropoietin (Epo) in the erythroid reconstitution after bone marrow transplantation (BMT) has been addressed in several recent studies. A defective Epo production in response to anemia has been shown to occur in patients undergoing allogeneic BMT unlike in most of those subjected to an autologous rescue. The factors involved in the inadeguate Epo production in BMT are discussed, with particular attention to the role of the immunosuppressive drug cyclosporin-A, which has been shown to inhibit Epo production in both in vivo and in vitro models. The observation of defective Epo production eventually led to the development of clinical trials of recombinant human Epo (rhEpo) administration in BMT patients; the aims of these studies were to stimulate erythroid engraftment, hence reducing blood transfusion exposure. Although the number of patients studied up to now is relatively small, a benefit from rhEpo administration in terms of accelerated erythroid engraftment seems very likely, and it may also be associated with decreased transfusional needs in most treated patients. However, further studies are needed to better define indications, dosages and schedules of rhEpo in BMT patients.


Author(s):  
Inayat Kabir ◽  
Imtiyaz Ansari

The article emphasizes the anti-inflammatory effects of herbal extracts on different experimental models that are repeatedly used to test the in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of herbal components. Edema, granuloma and arthritis models are used to test the anti-inflammatory activity of plant extracts whereas formalin or acetic acid-induced writhing test and hot plate methods are the most repeatedly used to evaluate anti-nociceptive potentials of the herbal extracts. Although adjuvant-induced and collagen-induced arthritis models are also quite efficient, they have been used seldom to evaluate anti-inflammatory tendencies of the herbs. Here, we suggest a double positive reference model using both steroid and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the same time, instead of using only one of them either.


2020 ◽  
Vol 884 ◽  
pp. 173339
Author(s):  
Keisuke Okamoto ◽  
Yoshitaka Saito ◽  
Katsuya Narumi ◽  
Ayako Furugen ◽  
Ken Iseki ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 1369-1386
Author(s):  
Siva S Panda ◽  
Adel S Girgis ◽  
Hitesh H Honkanadavar ◽  
Riham F George ◽  
Aladdin M Srour

Background: A new set of hybrid conjugates derived from 2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid (ibuprofen) is synthesized to overcome the drawbacks of the current non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Results & methodology: Synthesized conjugates were screened for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic and ulcerogenic properties. Few conjugates were found to have significant anti-inflammatory properties in the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema test, while a fair number of conjugates showed promising peripheral analgesic activity in the acetic acid-induced writhing test as well as central analgesic properties in the in vivo hot plate technique. The newly synthesized conjugates did not display any ulcerogenic liability. Conclusion: In vitro, COX-1 and COX-2 enzyme inhibition studies raveled compound 7e is more selective toward COX-2 compared with ibuprofen.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheling Feng ◽  
Jun Cao ◽  
Qingwen Zhang ◽  
Ligen Lin

AbstractInflammation is an active defense response of the body against external stimuli. Long term low-grade inflammation has been considered as a deteriorated factor for aging, cancer, neurodegeneration and metabolic disorders. The clinically used glucocorticoids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are not suitable for chronic inflammation. Therefore, it’s urgent to discover and develop new effective and safe drugs to attenuate inflammation. Clerodane diterpenoids, a class of bicyclic diterpenoids, are widely distributed in plants of the Labiatae, Euphorbiaceae and Verbenaceae families, as well as fungi, bacteria, and marine sponges. Dozens of anti-inflammatory clerodane diterpenoids have been identified on different assays, both in vitro and in vivo. In the current review, the up-to-date research progresses of anti-inflammatory clerodane diterpenoids were summarized, and their druglikeness was analyzed, which provided the possibility for further development of anti-inflammatory drugs.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (04) ◽  
pp. 318-325
Author(s):  
Ran Zhang ◽  
Dan Lebovic ◽  
Shahryar Kavoussi

AbstractCurrent mainstays of medical therapy for endometriosis preclude fertility or may have unwanted side effects. Therefore, research has been underway to find alternatives to current options which may be applied to future medical treatment. The focus of this review is that of investigational hormonal and nonhormonal medical therapies based on in vitro and in vivo animal models of endometriosis as well as in human endometrial and endometriotic cells in vitro. Assessment of the safety and efficacy of such novel medical treatments have been, and continue to be, necessary prior to clinical trials.


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