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Reciprocal interactions between tumor and endothelial cells: Effects of selective vasopressin V2 receptor peptide agonists
Recent experimental evidence suggested that the synthetic peptide desmopressin (DDAVP) interferes tumor angiogenesis by inducing the formation of angiostatin. It is also known that DDAVP stimulates the endothelial release of von Willebrand factor, a key element in resistance to metastasis. Vasopressin V2 receptor agonists such as DDAVP seem to evoke dual angiostatic and antimetastatic effects, breaking cooperative interactions of tumor and endothelial cells during tumor progression.Fil: Garona, Juan. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes. Departamento de Ciencia y TecnologĂa. Laboratorio de OncologĂa Molecular; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas; ArgentinaFil: Alonso, Daniel Fernando. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes. Departamento de Ciencia y TecnologĂa. Laboratorio de OncologĂa Molecular; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas; Argentin
Docking-based virtual screening of known drugs against murE of Mycobacterium tuberculosis towards repurposing for TB.
Repurposing has gained momentum globally and become an alternative avenue for drug discovery because of its better success rate, and reduced cost, time and issues related to safety than the conventional drug discovery process. Several drugs have already been successfully repurposed for other clinical conditions including drug resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). Though TB can be cured completely with the use of currently available anti-tubercular drugs, emergence of drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the huge death toll globally, together necessitate urgently newer and effective drugs for TB. Therefore, we performed virtual screening of 1554 FDA approved drugs against murE, which is essential for peptidoglycan biosynthesis of M. tuberculosis. We used Glide and AutoDock Vina for virtual screening and applied rigid docking algorithm followed by induced fit docking algorithm in order to enhance the quality of the docking prediction and to prioritize drugs for repurposing. We found 17 drugs binding strongly with murE and three of them, namely, lymecycline, acarbose and desmopressin were consistently present within top 10 ranks by both Glide and AutoDock Vina in the induced fit docking algorithm, which strongly indicates that these three drugs are potential candidates for further studies towards repurposing for TB
Von Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is a blood clotting disorder characterized by low levels of the Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) in the blood. VWF is functions to bind platelets and promote clotting of the blood when vascular injury occurs. Therefore, VWD leads to decreased or impaired clotting. There are three main types and four subtypes of VWD (type 1, 2A, 2B, 2N, 2M, and 3). Each type of VWD increases in severity. VWD is diagnosed preliminarily through a personal and family history and physical examination. Upon indications toward the possibility of a bleeding disorder, an initial hemostasis evaluation is performed followed by an initial VWD assay. The most common treatment for VWD is the use of desmopressin to promote VWF secretion into the bloodstream. New research addresses VWF- related proteins such as SNAP23 and ADAMTS-13 as well as organ transplantation and their respective effects on VWD
The management of nocturnal enuresis in children
Introduction :
Nocturnal enuresis is more prevalent in the male gender.
Studies such as that by Butler & McKenna (2002) show
how nocturnal enuresis is hereditary, with approximately
50% of the children affected if one parent has suffered
from it. The main cause for nocturnal enuresis can be
drinking late in the evening or not passing urine before
going to sleep, resulting in excessive urine volume. A
detailed history needs to be taken, eating and drinking
habits should also be assessed, and any drinks or food
that can increase the chances of bedwetting should be
removed or reduced.
Management:
Management has to be adapted to the child and his/her
family requirements. Prescribing the right medication
and ensuring compliance is important but is only part
of the management plan. Lifestyle changes should be
advised. A very simple bedwetting vibrating alarm can
be considered. If symptoms persist, pharmacological
treatment should be prescribed together with the
bedwetting alarm.
Conclusion:
Nocturnal enuresis is a common condition in a young
child, however it requires a careful assessment and
management in cooperation with the child’s parent or
carer. Physicians need to be aware of when the child
needs to be referred.peer-reviewe
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