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Are the metal identity and stoichiometry of metal complexes important for colchicine site binding and inhibition of tubulin polymerization? † (2024)
Journal Article
Besleaga, I., Raptová, R., Stoica, A.-C., Milunovic, M. N. M., Zalibera, M., Bai, R., …Arion, V. B. (in press). Are the metal identity and stoichiometry of metal complexes important for colchicine site binding and inhibition of tubulin polymerization? †. Dalton Transactions, https://doi.org/10.1039/d4dt01469c

Quite recently we discovered that copper(ii) complexes with isomeric morpholine-thiosemicarbazone hybrid ligands show good cytotoxicity in cancer cells and that the molecular target responsible for this activity might be tubulin. In order to obtain b... Read More about Are the metal identity and stoichiometry of metal complexes important for colchicine site binding and inhibition of tubulin polymerization? †.

Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potentials of rutin in an in vitro model of Alzheimer's disease (2024)
Thesis
Hassan, H. (2024). Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potentials of rutin in an in vitro model of Alzheimer's disease. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849849

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, affecting around 26 million people worldwide, with an expected four-fold increase by 2050. It is characterized by cognitive and mental deficits and is caused by the accumulation of toxic a... Read More about Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potentials of rutin in an in vitro model of Alzheimer's disease.

The use of a Pharma Compounds augmented reality educational tool in sixth form and undergraduate students: a mixed methods evaluation (2024)
Thesis
Essel, D. Y. (2024). The use of a Pharma Compounds augmented reality educational tool in sixth form and undergraduate students: a mixed methods evaluation. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849930

Augmented reality (AR) generates immersive, engaging environments that has been shown to improve learners’ motivation, knowledge and spatial awareness in some science-based subjects. Therefore, this study aimed to design, then evaluate the effectiven... Read More about The use of a Pharma Compounds augmented reality educational tool in sixth form and undergraduate students: a mixed methods evaluation.

Accessing active fragments for drug discovery utilising nitroreductase biocatalysis. (2024)
Journal Article
Holder, L., Yuce, E., Oriomah, G., Jenkins, A.-P., Reynisson, J., Winter, A., & Cosgrove, S. (in press). Accessing active fragments for drug discovery utilising nitroreductase biocatalysis. ChemBioChem, Article e202400428. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbic.202400428

Biocatalysis has played a limited role in the early stages of drug discovery. This is often attributed to the limited substrate scope of enzymes not affording access to vast areas of novel chemical space. Here, we have shown a promiscuous nitroreduct... Read More about Accessing active fragments for drug discovery utilising nitroreductase biocatalysis..

Deciphering the Interplay: Thieno[2,3- b ]pyridine’s Impact on Glycosphingolipid Expression, Cytotoxicity, Apoptosis, and Metabolomics in Ovarian Tumor Cell Lines (2024)
Journal Article
Odak, Z., Marijan, S., Radan, M., Pilkington, L. I., Čikeš Botić, M., Barker, D., …Čikeš Čulić, V. (in press). Deciphering the Interplay: Thieno[2,3- b ]pyridine’s Impact on Glycosphingolipid Expression, Cytotoxicity, Apoptosis, and Metabolomics in Ovarian Tumor Cell Lines. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(13), Article 6954. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25136954

Ovarian cancer is among the most prevalent causes of mortality among women. Despite improvements in diagnostic methods, non-specific symptoms and delayed gynecological exams can lead to late-stage ovarian tumor discovery. In this study, the effect of... Read More about Deciphering the Interplay: Thieno[2,3- b ]pyridine’s Impact on Glycosphingolipid Expression, Cytotoxicity, Apoptosis, and Metabolomics in Ovarian Tumor Cell Lines.

A mathematical model of signalling molecule-mediated processes during regeneration of osteochondral defects after chondrocyte implantation (2024)
Journal Article
Campbell, K., Naire, S., & Kuiper, J.-H. (2024). A mathematical model of signalling molecule-mediated processes during regeneration of osteochondral defects after chondrocyte implantation. Journal of Theoretical Biology, Article 111874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2024.111874

Treating bone-cartilage defects is a fundamental clinical problem. The ability of damaged cartilage to self-repair is limited due to its avascularity. Left untreated, these defects can lead to osteoarthritis. Details of osteochondral defect repair ar... Read More about A mathematical model of signalling molecule-mediated processes during regeneration of osteochondral defects after chondrocyte implantation.

Developing a Biomimetic 3D Neointimal Layer as a Prothrombotic Substrate for a Humanized In Vitro Model of Atherothrombosis (2024)
Journal Article
Echrish, J., Pasca, M.-I., Cabrera, D., Yang, Y., & Harper, A. G. S. (2024). Developing a Biomimetic 3D Neointimal Layer as a Prothrombotic Substrate for a Humanized In Vitro Model of Atherothrombosis. Biomimetics, 9(6), Article 372. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9060372

Acute cardiovascular events result from clots caused by the rupture and erosion of atherosclerotic plaques. This paper aimed to produce a functional biomimetic hydrogel of the neointimal layer of the atherosclerotic plaque that can support thrombogen... Read More about Developing a Biomimetic 3D Neointimal Layer as a Prothrombotic Substrate for a Humanized In Vitro Model of Atherothrombosis.

Exploring practice and perspectives on shared decision-making about osteoporosis medicines in Fracture Liaison Services: the iFraP development qualitative study (2024)
Journal Article
Bullock, L., Manning, F., Hawarden, A., Fleming, J., Leyland, S., Clark, E. M., …Paskins, Z. (in press). Exploring practice and perspectives on shared decision-making about osteoporosis medicines in Fracture Liaison Services: the iFraP development qualitative study. Archives of Osteoporosis, 19(1), Article 50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-024-01410-6

Summary Interviews and focus groups with patients, FLS clinicians, and GPs identified challenges relating to clinical and shared decision-making about bone health and osteoporosis medicines. Findings will inform the development of the multicomponent... Read More about Exploring practice and perspectives on shared decision-making about osteoporosis medicines in Fracture Liaison Services: the iFraP development qualitative study.

Suppressed basal mitophagy drives cellular aging phenotypes that can be reversed by a p62-targeting small molecule. (2024)
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Kelly, G., Kataura, T., Panek, J., Ma, G., Salmonowicz, H., Davis, A., …Korolchuk, V. I. (2024). Suppressed basal mitophagy drives cellular aging phenotypes that can be reversed by a p62-targeting small molecule. Developmental Cell, 59, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.devcel.2024.04.020

Selective degradation of damaged mitochondria by autophagy (mitophagy) is proposed to play an important role in cellular homeostasis. However, the molecular mechanisms and the requirement of mitochondrial quality control by mitophagy for cellular phy... Read More about Suppressed basal mitophagy drives cellular aging phenotypes that can be reversed by a p62-targeting small molecule..

Journal of Theoretical Biology A mathematical model of signalling molecule-mediated processes during regeneration of osteochondral defects after chondrocyte implantation --Manuscript Draft-- Manuscript Number: JTB-D-23-00814R1 (2024)
Journal Article
Kuiper, J., Campbell, K., & Naire, S. (in press). Journal of Theoretical Biology A mathematical model of signalling molecule-mediated processes during regeneration of osteochondral defects after chondrocyte implantation --Manuscript Draft-- Manuscript Number: JTB-D-23-00814R1. Journal of Theoretical Biology,

Treating bone-cartilage defects is a fundamental clinical problem. The ability of damaged cartilage to self-repair is limited due to its avascularity. Left untreated, these defects can lead to osteoarthritis. Details of osteochondral defect repair ar... Read More about Journal of Theoretical Biology A mathematical model of signalling molecule-mediated processes during regeneration of osteochondral defects after chondrocyte implantation --Manuscript Draft-- Manuscript Number: JTB-D-23-00814R1.

Exploring the molecular mechanisms of MSC-derived exosomes in Alzheimer's disease: Autophagy, insulin and the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. (2024)
Journal Article
Ebrahim, N., Al Saihati, H. A., Alali, Z., Aleniz, F. Q., Mahmoud, S. Y. M., Badr, O. A., …Alsabeelah, N. F. (2024). Exploring the molecular mechanisms of MSC-derived exosomes in Alzheimer's disease: Autophagy, insulin and the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 176, Article 116836. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116836

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating neurological condition characterized by cognitive decline, motor coordination impairment, and amyloid plaque accumulation. The underlying molecular mechanisms involve oxidative stress, inflammation, and neuro... Read More about Exploring the molecular mechanisms of MSC-derived exosomes in Alzheimer's disease: Autophagy, insulin and the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway..

Testosterone therapy over 60 months improves aging male symptoms scores in all men with adult-onset testosterone deficiency (2024)
Journal Article
Haider, K. S., Zitzmann, M., Ramachandran, P., König, C. S., Hackett, G., Haider, A., …Ramachandran, S. (2024). Testosterone therapy over 60 months improves aging male symptoms scores in all men with adult-onset testosterone deficiency. The aging male : the official journal of the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male, 27(1), Article 2357548. https://doi.org/10.1080/13685538.2024.2357548

Objective We evaluated change (Δ) in AMSS in men with adult-onset testosterone deficiency (TD) on/not on testosterone undecanoate (TU) by analysing a registry of men with adult-onset TD. Methods Analyses were performed using non-parametric stati... Read More about Testosterone therapy over 60 months improves aging male symptoms scores in all men with adult-onset testosterone deficiency.

Surgical approach on combined chronic patellar tendon and bicruciate knee ligament injury (2024)
Journal Article
Piedade, S. R., Górios, C., Spiezia, F., & Maffulli, N. (in press). Surgical approach on combined chronic patellar tendon and bicruciate knee ligament injury. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 19(1), 319. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04724-w

A combined injury of the patellar tendon and both the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments is disabling. It directly affects knee kinematics and biomechanics, presenting a considerable surgical challenge. In this complex and uncommon injury, dec... Read More about Surgical approach on combined chronic patellar tendon and bicruciate knee ligament injury.

Management of Medial Femorotibial Knee Osteoarthritis in Conjunction with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency: Technical Note and Literature Review (2024)
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Legnani, C., Ventura, A., Mangiavini, L., Maffulli, N., & Peretti, G. M. (in press). Management of Medial Femorotibial Knee Osteoarthritis in Conjunction with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency: Technical Note and Literature Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(11), Article 3143. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13113143

In recent years, there has been increased interest in the management of medial femorotibial knee osteoarthritis (OA) in conjunction with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency. Traditional treatment modalities included conservative therapy, high... Read More about Management of Medial Femorotibial Knee Osteoarthritis in Conjunction with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency: Technical Note and Literature Review.

Physiotherapeutic and non-conventional approaches in patients with chronic low-back pain: a level I Bayesian network meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Baroncini, A., Maffulli, N., Schäfer, L., Manocchio, N., Bossa, M., Foti, C., …Migliorini, F. (in press). Physiotherapeutic and non-conventional approaches in patients with chronic low-back pain: a level I Bayesian network meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 14(1), Article 11546. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-62276-9

Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a major cause of disability and healthcare expenditure worldwide. Its prevalence is increasing globally from somatic and psychosocial factors. While non-pharmacological management, and in particular physiotherapy, has... Read More about Physiotherapeutic and non-conventional approaches in patients with chronic low-back pain: a level I Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Copper(II) Complexes with Isomeric Morpholine-Substituted 2-Formylpyridine Thiosemicarbazone Hybrids as Potential Anticancer Drugs Inhibiting Both Ribonucleotide Reductase and Tubulin Polymerization: The Morpholine Position Matters (2024)
Journal Article
Milunovic, M. N. M., Ohui, K., Besleaga, I., Petrasheuskaya, T. V., Dömötör, O., Enyedy, É. A., …Arion, V. B. (in press). Copper(II) Complexes with Isomeric Morpholine-Substituted 2-Formylpyridine Thiosemicarbazone Hybrids as Potential Anticancer Drugs Inhibiting Both Ribonucleotide Reductase and Tubulin Polymerization: The Morpholine Position Matters. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00259

The development of copper(II) thiosemicarbazone complexes as potential anticancer agents, possessing dual functionality as inhibitors of R2 ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) and tubulin polymerization by binding at the colchicine site, presents a promis... Read More about Copper(II) Complexes with Isomeric Morpholine-Substituted 2-Formylpyridine Thiosemicarbazone Hybrids as Potential Anticancer Drugs Inhibiting Both Ribonucleotide Reductase and Tubulin Polymerization: The Morpholine Position Matters.

Hypervalent iodine mediated cyclization of bishomoallylamides to prolinols (2024)
Working Paper
Butt, S. E., Kepski, K., Sotiropoulos, J., & Moran, W. J. Hypervalent iodine mediated cyclization of bishomoallylamides to prolinols

A change in mechanism was observed in the hypervalent iodine mediated cyclization of N-alkenylamides when the carbon chain between the alkene and the amide increased from two to three atoms. In the latter case, cyclization at the amide nitrogen to fo... Read More about Hypervalent iodine mediated cyclization of bishomoallylamides to prolinols.

Better outcomes using suture button compared to screw fixation in talofibular syndesmotic injuries of the ankle: a level I evidence-based meta-analysis. (2024)
Journal Article
Migliorini, F., Maffulli, N., Cocconi, F., Schäfer, L., Bell, A., Katusic, D., & Vaishya, R. (in press). Better outcomes using suture button compared to screw fixation in talofibular syndesmotic injuries of the ankle: a level I evidence-based meta-analysis. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-024-05354-x

The present meta-analysis evaluated current level I clinical trials which compared the use of a suture button (SB) versus syndesmotic screw (SS) fixation techniques for syndesmosis injuries of the ankle. The outcomes of interest were to compare patie... Read More about Better outcomes using suture button compared to screw fixation in talofibular syndesmotic injuries of the ankle: a level I evidence-based meta-analysis..

Deciphering the Molecular Mechanisms behind Drug Resistance in Ovarian Cancer to Unlock Efficient Treatment Options (2024)
Journal Article
Nunes, M., Bartosch, C., Abreu, M. H., Richardson, A., Almeida, R., & Ricardo, S. (in press). Deciphering the Molecular Mechanisms behind Drug Resistance in Ovarian Cancer to Unlock Efficient Treatment Options. Cells, 13(9), Article 786. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13090786

Ovarian cancer is a highly lethal form of gynecological cancer. This disease often goes undetected until advanced stages, resulting in high morbidity and mortality rates. Unfortunately, many patients experience relapse and succumb to the disease due... Read More about Deciphering the Molecular Mechanisms behind Drug Resistance in Ovarian Cancer to Unlock Efficient Treatment Options.