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    (Vol.3, 2025) : 21articles
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    Dimeric dipeptide mimetics of neurotrophins as molecular tools and potential neuroprotective drugs
    Proteins from the neurotrophin family perform trophic and regulatory functions in the nervous and other body systems. Understanding the mechanisms of neurotrophin action is crucial not only for the  [...] Read more.
    Tatiana Gudasheva ... Vladimir Dorofeev
    Published: March 21, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:1008100
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.1008100
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    Efficacy of propolis varnish in reducing Streptococcus mutans counts
    Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of experimental propolis varnish containing 15% green propolis in reducing Streptococcus mutans (SM) from saliva and dental biofilms. Methods: Patients aged 8 [...] Read more.
    Mariana Passos De Luca ... Vagner Rodrigues Santos
    Published: March 20, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100899
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100899
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    Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic prospects of 4-aminobenzoic acid in neuropsychiatric disorders: a comprehensive review of neurotransmitter modulation, anti-inflammatory pathways, and antioxidant defense
    4-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA, para-aminobenzoic acid) exhibits multifaceted therapeutic potential in neuropsychiatric disorders through its roles in neurotransmitter modulation, anti-inflammatory actio [...] Read more.
    Siyu Chen ... Yangyang Liu
    Published: March 19, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100898
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100898
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    Multidrug resistance and major facilitator superfamily antimicrobial efflux pumps of the ESKAPEE pathogen Staphylococcus aureus
    Multiple drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacterial pathogens are causative agents of serious infectious disease and are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality rates. Of particular  [...] Read more.
    Ebenezer Aborah ... Manuel F. Varela
    Published: March 19, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100897
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100897
    This article belongs to the special issue Discovery and development of new antibacterial compounds
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    Retraction
    Retraction: Controlled release of dexamethasone phosphate from modified mesoporous biocompatible silica nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and kinetic studies
    Juan Manuel Galdopórpora ... María Victoria Tuttolomondo
    Published: March 17, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100896
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100896
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    Controlled release of dexamethasone phosphate from modified mesoporous biocompatible silica nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and kinetic studies
    Aim: This study evaluates the efficacy of amino-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) in the controlled release of dexamethasone phosphate (DexaP), aiming to enhance therapeutic o [...] Read more.
    Juan Manuel Galdopórpora ... María Victoria Tuttolomondo
    Published: February 28, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100895
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100895
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    Prediction of drug exposure in hepatic impairment: a comparison between minimal physiologically based pharmacokinetic (mPBPK) and whole body PBPK models
    Aim: The objective of this study was to develop a minimal physiologically based pharmacokinetic (mPBPK) model to predict area under the curve (AUC) and maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of drug [...] Read more.
    Iftekhar Mahmood
    Published: February 27, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100894
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100894
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    Review
    Critical review on nutritional, bioactive and medicinal potential of Bunium persicum
    Bunium persicum Boiss. Fedtsch., a highly valued spice crop from the Apiaceae family, is renowned for its rich phytochemical profile, including compounds such as cuminaldehyde, α-terpinene-7-al, γ [...] Read more.
    Prachi Bhatt ... Mamta Baunthiyal
    Published: February 27, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100893
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100893
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    Unlocking the therapeutic potential of protein kinase inhibitors in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders
    Protein phosphorylation is a fundamental regulatory mechanism governing a broad spectrum of cellular processes. In the nervous system, it is critical for modulating neurotransmitter release, synapti [...] Read more.
    Angela Asir R V ... Izhak Michaelevski
    Published: February 26, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100892
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100892
    This article belongs to the special issue Leveraging the FDA-Approved Kinase Inhibitors to Treat Neurological Disorders
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    Behind anticancer molecules: lactoferricin dimeric peptides with fast, selective, persistent and broad-spectrum cytotoxic effect
    Aim: To identify peptides derived from bovine lactoferricin (LfcinB) as potential therapeutics for colon cancer treatment. We systematically modified dimeric peptides to enhance their selectivity [...] Read more.
    Karen Johanna Cárdenas-Martínez ... Javier Eduardo García-Castañeda
    Published: February 26, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100891
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100891
    This article belongs to the special issue Bioactive Peptides: Pioneering Innovations in Latin American Research
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    Ischemic stroke and post-stroke depression: the role of agomelatine
    Ischemic stroke (IS) is a leading cause of death globally. IS occurs due to a blockage of cerebral arteries, leading to neuronal injury, tissue death, and brain infarcts. This induces lack of oxygen [...] Read more.
    Aamna Arshad ... Bibek Giri
    Published: February 25, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100890
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100890
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    Original Article
    Control of diabetic nephropathy in male Wistar rats using ethanolic extract of Monodora myristica seeds and its biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles
    Aim: This research utilizes the ethanolic extract from seeds of Monodora myristica and its biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy (DN) in male Wis [...] Read more.
    Babalola Ola Yusuf ... Rasheed Bolaji Ibrahim
    Published: February 19, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100889
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100889
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    Commentary
    Recent exploration of γ-AApeptide based antimicrobial peptide mimics as potential therapeutics towards drug-resistant bacteria
    Over the last 60 years, only four new classes of antibiotics have been introduced, while the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria has risen. This underscores the urgent need for new antibacte [...] Read more.
    Jarais Fontaine, Jianfeng Cai
    Published: February 19, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100888
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100888
    This article belongs to the special issue Bioactive Peptides discovery and development
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    Review
    Combating antibiotic resistance: mechanisms, challenges, and innovative approaches in antibacterial drug development
    Antibiotic resistance is a significant threat to public health and drug development, driven largely by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in medical and agricultural settings. As bacteria adapt t [...] Read more.
    Aiswarya M. Rajesh ... Rambabu Dandela
    Published: January 26, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100887
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100887
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    Lutein and inflammation: a comprehensive review of its mechanisms of action
    Lutein, a natural dihydroxy carotenoid and a member of the non-vitamin A carotenoids family, is abundant in yellow-colored fruits and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and lettuce. As the secon [...] Read more.
    Paradentavida Prathyusha ... Edakkadath R. Sindhu
    Published: January 25, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100885
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100885
    This article belongs to the special issue Remedial benefits of natural products in inflammation and cancer
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    Original Article
    Lysozyme-based spray for treatment of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis
    Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness and safety of lysozyme-based spray in the treatment of oral mucositis in patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy. Methods:  [...] Read more.
    Zdenka Gojković ... Una Glamočlija
    Published: January 24, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100886
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100886
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    Mini Review
    Advantages of using biofilms to obtain high-value molecules by microbial biotransformations
    Microbial biotransformations are valuable tools from “green chemistry” and involve converting parental molecules into new daughter ones with unique physical, chemical, or pharmacological propert [...] Read more.
    Nicoly Subtil de Oliveira ... Edvaldo Antonio Ribeiro Rosa
    Published: January 14, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100884
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100884
    This article belongs to the special issue Greening Drug Manufacturing for a Sustainable Healthcare
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    Mini Review
    Impact of the crosstalk between the PTEN and PAFR as well as PAFR and EGFR pathways in cancer
    The integration between the tumor-suppressive and oncogenic signaling pathways controls various cellular activities of cancer cells, including cell growth and apoptosis. While the activation of onco [...] Read more.
    Anita Thyagarajan ... Ravi P. Sahu
    Published: January 14, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100883
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100883
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    Original Article
    Phenylalanine-derived β-lactam TRPM8 antagonists: revisiting configuration and new benzoyl derivatives
    Aim: To expand the understanding of the structure-activity relationship within a family of amino acid-derived β-lactam TRPM8 (transient receptor potential melastatin channel, subtype 8) antagoni [...] Read more.
    Cristina Martín-Escura ... Rosario González-Muñiz
    Published: January 13, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100882
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100882
    This article belongs to the special issue Mimicking Nature: Biomimetics as Tools for Diagnosis and Therapeutics
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    Review
    Sirtuin activators as an anti-aging intervention for longevity
    Sirtuins are a family of NAD+-dependent class III histone deacetylases that regulate histones and other proteins. The mammalian sirtuins comprise seven members that have a role in energy metabolism, [...] Read more.
    Puja Sah ... Donkupar Syiem
    Published: January 12, 2025 Explor Drug Sci. 2025;3:100881
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eds.2025.100881
    This article belongs to the special issue Recent advances with investigational compounds and strategies to delay or reverse normal aging processes
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