Potato tubers exhibit both homolytic and heterolytic hydroperoxide fatty acid-cleaving activities

in Biochemical Society Transactions (2000), 28(6), 853-855

The Potent Angioinhibin Agm-1470 Stimulates Normal but Not Human Tumoral Lymphocytes

in Tumori (1996), 82(1, Jan-Feb), 27-30

BACKGROUND: AGM-1470 is a newly synthesized molecule developed as an analog of the potent anti-angiogenic fumagillin. Its efficacy in restraining tumor growth in vivo and the absence of major side effects ... [more ▼]

BACKGROUND: AGM-1470 is a newly synthesized molecule developed as an analog of the potent anti-angiogenic fumagillin. Its efficacy in restraining tumor growth in vivo and the absence of major side effects have already led to phase I clinical trials in patients with solid cancers. However, neither the exact mechanisms of action of AGM-1470 nor its effects on the host of normal cells have been extensively studied. Recently, we showed that AGM-1470 enhanced the proliferation of B lymphocytes in the presence of T cells. Since AGM-1470 could potentially be used in patients with lymphoma, it was urgent to test the effect of the molecule on the proliferation of tumor lymphocytes. METHODS: The possible effect of AGM-1470 on the proliferation of normal or tumor lymphocytes was evaluated by thymidine-incorporated assays. Normal T and B lymphocytes were purified from human tonsils. The tumor lymphocytes used in the study were Molt 3, Molt 4 and Jurkatt cell lines for the T lineage and Daudi and Radji cell lines for the B lineage. RESULTS: As shown previously, AGM-1470 stimulates the proliferation of normal B lymphocytes through an action on normal T cells. THe angioinhibin was ineffective ont eh proliferation of both T and B transformed cells. Moreover, in the presence of the drug, tumor T cells co-cultured with normal B lymphocytes did not induce any increase in B cell proliferation, as previously observed with normal T lymphocytes. Inversely, tumor B cells co-cultured with normal T lymphocytes were insensitive to the drug. CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrate that AGM-1470 is ineffective on lymphoid tumor cell proliferation and could potentially be safely administered to lymphoma patients. [less ▲]

A potent diazoxide analogue activating ATP-sensitive K+ channels and inhibiting insulin release

in Diabetologia (2000), 43 suppl. 1

Potent inhibition of genital herpesvirus infection in goats by cidofovir

in Antiviral Therapy (2007), 12(6), 977-979

Background: Like human herpesvirus 2 (HHV-2) in humans, infection by caprine herpesvirus 1 in goats is associated with genital lesions, and this provides a unique model to study the efficacy and effects ... [more ▼]

Background: Like human herpesvirus 2 (HHV-2) in humans, infection by caprine herpesvirus 1 in goats is associated with genital lesions, and this provides a unique model to study the efficacy and effects of anti-herpetic drugs. Methods: The antiviral activity of cidofovir was assessed in goats infected experimentally, using various therapeutic protocols. Results: Topic administration of cidofovir 1% cream prevented the onset of virus-induced genital lesions and drastically reduced virus shedding. Conclusion: Cidofovir appears to be a very efficient drug for the prevention of genital lesions caused by an alphaherpesvirus. [less ▲]

Potential and use of molecular techniques to understand the mechanisms of action of fungal biocontrol agents

Conference (2006)

Potential anticancer activity of young Carpinus betulus leaves

in Planta Medica (2012, August), 78(11), 1178

Potential antimalarial activity of indole alkaloids

in Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (2008), 102(1), 11-19

New antimalarial treatments are now urgently required, following the emergence of resistance to the most used drugs. Natural products contribute greatly to the therapeutic arsenal in this area, including ... [more ▼]

New antimalarial treatments are now urgently required, following the emergence of resistance to the most used drugs. Natural products contribute greatly to the therapeutic arsenal in this area, including artemisinin and quinine (and atovaquone, semi-synthetic). Among the natural products, indole alkaloids represent an interesting class of compounds. Screening carried out to date has revealed several substances active in vitro under the micromolar range and with a good selectivity index. This review covers the indole alkaloids with high antiplasmodial activity (in vitro and in vivo) isolated from natural sources, and is organized according to the different chemical structures of the alkaloids. [less ▲]

Potential antimalarial activity of indole alkaloids

Conference (2006, July 06)

Potential applications of PET imaging in developing novel cancer therapies.

in Journal of Nuclear Medicine : Official Publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine (1999), 40(6), 995-1002

Potential Clinical and Economic Impact of Nonadherence with Osteoporosis Medications.

in Calcified Tissue International (2010), 86

This study aims to estimate the potential clinical and economic implications of therapeutic adherence to bisphosphonate therapy. A validated Markov microsimulation model was used to estimate the impact of ... [more ▼]

This study aims to estimate the potential clinical and economic implications of therapeutic adherence to bisphosphonate therapy. A validated Markov microsimulation model was used to estimate the impact of varying adherence to bisphosphonate therapy on outcomes (the number of fractures and the quality-adjusted life-years [QALYs]), health-care costs, and the cost-effectiveness of therapy compared with no treatment. Adherence was divided into persistence and compliance, and multiple scenarios were considered for both concepts. Analyses were performed for women aged 65 years with a bone mineral density T-score of -2.5. Health outcomes and the cost-effectiveness of therapy improved significantly with increasing compliance and/or persistence. In the case of real-world persistence and with a medical possession ratio (MPR; i.e., the number of doses taken divided by the number of doses prescribed) of 100%, the QALY gain and the number of fractures prevented represented only 48 and 42% of the values estimated assuming full persistence, respectively. These proportions fell to 27 and 23% with an MPR value of 80%. The costs per QALY gained, for branded bisphosphonates (and generic alendronate), were estimated at <euro>19,069 (<euro>4,871), <euro>32,278 (<euro>11,985), and <euro>64,052 (<euro>30,181) for MPR values of 100, 80, and 60%, respectively, assuming real-world persistence. These values were <euro>16,997 (<euro>2,215), <euro>24,401 (<euro>6,179), and <euro>51,750 (<euro>20,569), respectively, assuming full persistence. In conclusion, poor compliance and failure to persist with osteoporosis medications results not only in deteriorating health outcomes, but also in a decreased cost-effectiveness of drug therapy. Adherence therefore remains an important challenge for health-care professionals treating osteoporosis. [less ▲]