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A Pilot Stability Study Of Dehydroepiandrosterone Rapid-Dissolving Tablets Prepared By Extemporaneous Compounding, Steven D. Rush, Charlene Vernak, Fang Zhao

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Dehydroepiandrosterone supplementation is used to treat a variety of conditions. Rapid-dissolving tablets are a relatively novel choice for compounded dehydroepiandrosterone dosage forms. While rapid-dissolving tablets offer ease of administration, there are uncertainties about the physical and chemical stability of the drug and dosage form during preparation and over long-term storage. This study was designed to evaluate the stability of dehydroepiandrosterone rapid-dissolving tablets just after preparation and over six months of storage. The Professional Compounding Centers of America rapid-dissolving tablet mold and base formula were used to prepare 10-mg strength dehydroepiandrosterone rapid-dissolving tablets. The formulation was heated at 100°C to 110°C …

Assessing Student Perceptions Of The Pharm.D. Degree At A Private Tertiary Medical University In India, Kobi T. Nathan, Kelly Conn, Christine R. Birnie

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Background: Pharmacy education in India has expanded to include the Doctorate of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.). With clinical practice in early development, job opportunities in India are limited. Graduates often consider pharmacy opportunities abroad.

Aims: This study compares Indian students’ career aspirations related to the Pharm.D. degree before and after beginning their programmes.

Methods: A 5-point Likert scale paper survey with open ended questions was distributed to all Pharm.D. students (Year 1- 6) at a medical university in India.

Results: With a response rate of 83% (144/173), over half of the students’ primary goal was to pursue careers abroad post-graduation (54.2% …

Evidence For The Use Of ‘‘Medical Marijuana’’ In Psychiatric And Neurologic Disorders, Christopher Noel

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Introduction: Cannabis is listed as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, meaning the US federal government defines it as an illegal drug that has high potential for abuse and no established medical use; however, half of the states in the nation have enacted “medical marijuana” (MM) laws. Clinicians must be aware of the evidence for and against the use of MM in their patients who may consider using this substance.

Methods: A PubMed database search was performed using the text string: “Cannabis”[Mesh] OR “Marijuana Abuse”[Mesh] OR “Medical Marijuana”[Mesh] OR “Marijuana Smoking”[Mesh] OR “cannabi*” OR “tetrahydrocannabinol.” …

An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Immediate Compared To Delayed Feedback On The Development Of Counselling Skills In Pharmacy Students, Alexander Delucenay, Kelly Conn, Anthony Corigliano

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Background: Simulation-based counselling using standardised patients (SPs) provide pharmacy students an authentic approach to training; limited data exists regarding student performance using immediate feedback approaches.

Aims: To compare grades of students receiving immediate feedback verses (vs.) delayed feedback.

Methods: A pre-trial assessment of student perceptions and an unblinded randomised trial comparing immediate and delayed feedback. Third year pharmacy students (n=153) counselled SPs in four clinical “experiences”; student grades were the primary outcome. Student t-test and repeated measures were used to compare grades between groups and grades over time.

Results: During pre-trial surveys 50% of students preferred immediate feedback, 22% …

Nsu Sharks Rx-Winter, 2017, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Is There A Link Between Cardiovascular And Renal Adverse Effects?, Regan E. Sevinsky, David W. Stewart, Sam Harirforoosh

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

"Both the clinical benefits and the adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are mediated by the inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) 1 and 2.[1] COX-1 is expressed constitutively in tissues, whereas COX-2 is produced under periods of stress and inflammation. The physiologic function of COX-1 and COX-2 is to convert arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, thromboxane A2 (TXA2), and prostacyclins. These products influence multiple systems such as cardiac, immune, gastrointestinal (GI), renal, vascular, and pulmonary systems.[12] COX enzymes are present in various locations throughout the body including the blood vessels where they produce vasodilatory prostacyclins and TXA2, which causes platelet aggregation.[3] …

From Dose To Response: In Vivo Nanoparticle Processing And Potential Toxicity, Uschi M. Graham, Gary Jacobs, Robert A. Yokel, Burtron H. Davis, Alan K. Dozier, M. Eileen Birch, Michael T. Tseng, Günter Oberdörster, Alison Elder, Lisa Delouise

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Publications

Adverse human health impacts due to occupational and environmental exposures to manufactured nanoparticles are of concern and pose a potential threat to the continued industrial use and integration of nanomaterials into commercial products. This chapter addresses the inter-relationship between dose and response and will elucidate on how the dynamic chemical and physical transformation and breakdown of the nanoparticles at the cellular and subcellular levels can lead to the in vivo formation of new reaction products. The dose-response relationship is complicated by the continuous physicochemical transformations in the nanoparticles induced by the dynamics of the biological system, where dose, bio-processing, and …

Studying The Drug Delivery Kinetics Of A Nanoporous Matrix Using A Mip-Based Thermal Sensing Platform, Christopher J. Pawley, Ariane Perez-Gavilan, Kaelin S. Foley, Sarah Lentink

Articles

The implementation of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) into sensing systems has been demonstrated abundantly over the past few decades. In this article, a novel application for an MIP-based thermal sensing platform is introduced by using the sensor to characterize the drug release kinetics of a nanoporous silver-organic framework. This Ag nanoporous matrix was loaded with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) which was used as a model drug compound in this study. The drug elution properties were studied by placing the nanoporous matrix in phosphate buffered saline solution for two days and measuring the drug concentration at regular time intervals. To this extent, …

Uganda Retail Audit: Analysis And Report, The Evidence Project

Reproductive Health

This brief presents results of a retail audit, carried out in January 2016, that was commissioned as part of PATH’s work under the USAID-funded Evidence Project to conduct a landscape assessment of the feasibility of a Total Market Approach (TMA) in Uganda. This project also involved key informant interviews with stakeholders on their attitudes toward TMA principles and the collection of a Uganda Market Research Summary of existing family planning knowledge. The approach is based on an understanding that equitably meeting the diverse needs of different population segments requires increased coordination across sectors, including the public, private for-profit, and not-for-profit …

Relationship Between Grit With Academic Performance And Attainment Of Postgraduate Training In Pharmacy Students, Adrian Jason L. Palisoc, Rae Reiko Matsumoto, Jackie Ho, Paul J. Perry, Terrill T. Tang, Eric J. Ip

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Pharmacy

Objective. To determine if Grit-S scores correlate with academic success in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program, as well as the pursuit and attainment of pharmacy postgraduate (residency or fellowship) training.

Methods. A 28-item survey was administered to third- and fourth-year (P3 and P4) pharmacy students. Variables queried included Grit-S score, demographics, pharmacy experience prior to the PharmD program, and factors that may affect academic performance during didactic coursework. Didactic coursework GPA was used as a surrogate for academic success. Information about pursuit and attainment of a postgraduate training position was also documented and used in the analyses. …

Components Of A Measure To Describe Organizational Culture In Academic Pharmacy, Shane P. Desselle, Meagen Rosenthal, Erin R. Holmes, Brienna Andrews, Julia Lui, Leela Raja

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Pharmacy

Objective. To develop a measure of organizational culture in academic pharmacy and identify characteristics of an academic pharmacy program that would be impactful for internal (eg, students, employees) and external (eg, preceptors, practitioners) clients of the program.

Methods. A three-round Delphi procedure of 24 panelists from pharmacy schools in the U.S. and Canada generated items based on the Organizational Culture Profile (OCP), which were then evaluated and refined for inclusion in subsequent rounds. Items were assessed for appropriateness and impact.

Results. The panel produced 35 items across six domains that measured organizational culture in academic pharmacy: competitiveness, …

Single Low-Dose Lipopolysaccharide Preconditioning: Neuroprotective Against Axonal Injury And Modulates Glial Cells, Ryan C. Turner, Zachary J. Naser, Brandon P. Lucke-Wold, Aric F. Logsdon, Reyna L. Vangilder, Rae Reiko Matsumoto, Jason D. Huber

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Pharmacy

AIM: Over 7 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are reported each year in the United States. However, treatments and neuroprotection following TBI are limited because secondary injury cascades are poorly understood. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administration before controlled cortical impact can contribute to neuroprotection. However, the underlying mechanisms and whether LPS preconditioning confers neuroprotection against closed-head injuries remains unclear.

METHODS: The authors hypothesized that preconditioning with a low dose of LPS (0.2 mg/kg) would regulate glial reactivity and protect against diffuse axonal injury induced by weight drop. LPS was administered 7 days prior to TBI. LPS administration reduced locomotion, which recovered completely …

A Diversity-Oriented Synthesis Approach To Functionalized Azaheterocycles Using Cyclic Alpha-Halo Eneformamides, Spencer A. Langevin

All Master's Theses

Functionalized piperidines, azepanes, azamacrocycles, morpholines, and thiomorpholines are common structural motifs found in a wide range of pharmaceuticals such as carmegliptine, levofloxacin, thioridazine, claviciptic acid, and azithomycin. As a result, there is a strong desire to construct highly functionalized nitrogen-bearing ring scaffolds in order to construct a wide range of drug possibilities. There are several non-modular and step-uneconomical synthetic methods used in the construction of these aforementioned motifs such as ring closing metathesis, ring expansions, and intramolecular reductive amination. In this research, we present a step-economical, cost-effective, scalable, and diversity-oriented synthesis approach to highly functionalized N-heterocycles through the intermediacy of …

Development Of Sunscreen Cream Containing Mangosteen Pericarp Extract Encapsulated In Solid Lipid Nanoparticles, Siti Nur Diniyanti

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The aim of this study was to develop cream containing mangosteen pericarp extract (MPE) encapsulated in solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) in order to achieve enhanced photoprotection and to be an alternative for synthetic sunscreens in the market. The MPE was prepared by maceration method and evaluated for SPF value by UV-Vis spectrophotometer. SLNs were prepared by ultrasonication method. Blank SLNs were formulated using stearic acid (SA) or palmitic acid (PA) as a solid lipid at a concentration of 3%. Tween® 80 or PVA was employed as a surfactant with concentrations ranging from 1 to 2%. The obtained blank-SLNs were investigated …

Development Of A Competency Assessment System For Clinical Reasoningthrough Self-Reflection In The Community Pharmacy Practice Of 6th-Year Pharmacy Students, Kitiyot Yotsombut

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aimed to develop the rubric system for assessment of clinical reasoning competency in community pharmacy practice through self-reflection of 6th-year pharmacy students. There were 3 phases of this study with different research methodology. The first phase was focus group discussion of experts to identify components of the competency. The item-objective congruence (IOC) index and the expert discussion were used to judge the content validity of the identified components. In the second phase, the identified components were transformed into a rubric. The rubric was tested for its intra-rater reliability and revised. In the third phase, the inter-rater reliability, and …

ผลลัพธ์ของการรักษาด้วยยาไทเกซัยคลินและโคลิสติน ในการรักษาโรคปอดอักเสบจากการติดเชื้ออซีเนโตแบคเตอร์ บอมมานิไอ ที่ดื้อยาต้านจุลชีพหลายขนาน, บุษยา เดชปั้น

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ยาทางเลือกสำหรับอซีเนโตแบคเตอร์ บอมมานิไอ ที่ดื้อต่อยาต้านจุลชีพหลายขนาน (Multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, MDRAB) มีจำกัด ผลการทดสอบความไวของเชื้อที่โรงพยาบาลสวรรค์ประชารักษ์ พบว่า MDRAB ดื้อต่อยาหลายกลุ่มแต่ยังไวต่อยาไทเกซัยคลินและยาโคลิสติน การศึกษานี้มี 2 ส่วน ส่วนที่ 1 เป็นการศึกษาแบบเก็บข้อมูลย้อนหลังเพื่อเปรียบเทียบการรักษาโรคปอดอักเสบจากการติดเชื้อ MDRAB ระหว่างการรักษาด้วยแบบแผนที่มียาไทเกซัยคลินกับแบบแผนที่มียาโคลิสติน รวมทั้งศึกษาปัจจัยทำนายการเสียชีวิตภายใน 30 วัน ส่วนที่ 2 เป็นการศึกษาไปข้างหน้าเพื่อติดตามประเมินผลการรักษาของแบบแผนที่ให้ผลการรักษาที่ดีกว่าจากผลการศึกษาในส่วนที่ 1 วิธีการดำเนินงานวิจัย: ส่วนที่ 1 เป็นการศึกษาเชิงวิเคราะห์โดยเก็บข้อมูลย้อนหลังในผู้ป่วยผู้ใหญ่ที่ได้รับยาไทเกซัยคลินหรือยาโคลิสติน เพื่อรักษาโรคปอดอักเสบจากการติดเชื้อ MDRAB ติดต่อกันอย่างน้อย 3 วัน ณ โรงพยาบาลสวรรค์ประชารักษ์ ระหว่าง 1 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2555 ถึง 31 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2558 โดยเปรียบเทียบอัตราการเสียชีวิตภายใน 30 วัน อัตราการเสียชีวิตในโรงพยาบาล อาการแสดงทางคลินิกที่ดีขึ้น การเกิดภาวะไตบาดเจ็บเฉียบพลัน การเกิดภาวะตับบาดเจ็บระหว่างได้รับการรักษา วิเคราะห์ปัจจัยที่อาจมีผลต่อการเสียชีวิตภายใน 30 วัน ของผู้ป่วยปอดอักเสบจากการติดเชื้อ MDRAB โดยใช้สถิติการถดถอยโลจิสติก และส่วนที่ 2 เป็นการศึกษาเชิงพรรณนาเก็บข้อมูลไปข้างหน้า ระหว่างเดือน กันยายน ถึง ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2560 ติดตามอัตราการเสียชีวิตภายใน 30 วัน อัตราการเสียชีวิตในโรงพยาบาล อาการแสดงทางคลินิกที่ดีขึ้น และการเกิดภาวะไตบาดเจ็บเฉียบพลัน และการเกิดภาวะตับบาดเจ็บระหว่างได้รับการรักษาของแบบแผนที่ให้ผลการรักษาที่ดีกว่าจากผลการศึกษาในส่วนที่ 1 ผลการวิจัย: ส่วนที่ 1 ผู้ป่วยที่ผ่านเกณฑ์คัดเลือก 264 ราย อายุ 65 ปี (พิสัยควอไทล์ 51-77 ปี) เป็นเพศชายร้อยละ 61.0 จำแนกผู้ป่วยตามแบบแผนของยาที่ได้รับ ได้แก่ แบบแผนที่มียาไทเกซัยคลิน (66 ราย) แบบแผนที่มียาโคลิสติน (85 …

ผลกระทบของภาวะพหุสัณฐาน Por*28 และ Cyp3a5 ต่อสัดส่วนของระดับความเข้มข้นต่ำสุดต่อขนาดยาทาโครลิมุสในผู้ปลูกถ่ายไตชาวไทย, อรรณพ ภู่ประดิษฐ์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

วัตถุประสงค์ : เพื่อศึกษาอิทธิพลร่วมกันของภาวะพหุสัณฐาน POR*28 และ CYP3A5 ต่อสัดส่วนของระดับความเข้มข้นต่ำสุดต่อขนาดยา tacrolimus (C0/D) ในผู้ปลูกถ่ายไตชาวไทย วิธีการดำเนินการวิจัย : รูปแบบการศึกษาวิเคราะห์แบบย้อนหลัง, ศึกษาในผู้ปลูกถ่ายไตจำนวน 230 คน โดยผู้ปลูกถ่ายไตทุกคนจะได้รับยากดภูมิคุ้มกัน 3 รายการ ประกอบด้วย tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil หรือ sodium, และ steroids ข้อมูลพื้นฐานและข้อมูลทางห้องปฏิบัติการเก็บรวบรวม ณ วันที่ 3, 7, 90, และ 180 หลังการปลูกถ่ายไต ใช้สถิติ two-way ANCOVA ในการวิเคราะห์อิทธิพลร่วมกันของภาวะพหุสัณฐาน POR*28 และ CYP3A5 ต่อ C0/D ของยา tacrolimus โดยควบคุมปัจจัยอายุ, ฮีโมโกลบิน, อัลบูมิน, และขนาดยา steroids ผลการศึกษา : ไม่พบอิทธิพลร่วมกันของภาวะพหุสัณฐาน POR*28 และ CYP3A5 ต่อ Log C0/D ของยาtacrolimus (ณ วันที่ 3, 7, 90, และ 180 หลังการปลูกถ่ายไต, P>0.05) แต่อย่างไรก็ตามพบว่า ภาวะพหุสัณฐาน CYP3A5 มีอิทธิพลต่อ Log C0/D ของยา tacrolimus ทุกช่วงเวลาที่ทำการศึกษา (P<0.001) โดยผู้ที่มีภาวะพหุสัณฐาน CYP3A5 expressers จะมีค่าเฉลี่ยของ Log C0/D ของยา tacrolimus ต่ำกว่า CYP3A5 non-expressers สำหรับภาวะพหุสัณฐาน POR*28 พบว่ามีอิทธิพลต่อ Log C0/D ของยา tacrolimus เฉพาะวันที่ 7 หลังการปลูกถ่ายไต (P=0.047) และพบว่าผู้ที่มีภาวะพหุสัณฐาน POR*28 T carriers จะมีค่าเฉลี่ย Log C0/D ของยา tacrolimus ต่ำกว่า POR*28 CC อีกทั้งยังพบว่าอายุ, ฮีโมโกลบิน, และขนาดยา steroids มีอิทธิพลต่อ Log C0/D ของยา tacrolimus สรุปผลการศึกษา : ณ วันที่ 3, 7, 90, และ 180 หลังการปลูกถ่ายไต ใม่พบอิทธิพลร่วมกันระหว่างภาวะพหุสัณฐาน POR*28 และ CYP3A5 ต่อสัดส่วนของ Log C0/D ของยา tacrolimus และพบว่าภาวะพหุสัณฐาน CYP3A5 เป็นปัจจัยที่มีอิทธิพลต่อเภสัชจลนศาสตร์ของยา tacrolimus มากที่สุด

Development And Evaluation Of Quercetin Nanoparticles And Hot Melt Cast Films For Retinal Neuroprotection, Chau Truong

Honors Theses

The aim of this study was to prepare optimized nanoparticles and hot melt cast films of quercetin and to investigate the release and permeability profile across corneal membranes. The results demonstrate that all formulations can be successfully employed for delivery of quercetin into the eye through the topical route of administration, with films showing significantly better transcorneal permeability.

Knowledge Of Epilepsy In Students Attending The University Of Mississippi Oxford Campus, Alyssa Reid

Honors Theses

Epilepsy is thought to be a very rare condition, and therefore many people do not know how to react or what to do when a person has a seizure. Epilepsy is in fact twice as common as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and cystic fibrosis combined. Furthermore, there is not a cure to stop the seizures for many people. Attending college is a challenging experience, but managing epilepsy while in college can be even more difficult. Hence it is important for all students to learn the basics of epilepsy and especially how to help a person having a seizure. …

Needs Assessment Of Healthcare Services For Transitioning College Students, Victoria M. Miller

Honors Theses

Investigators measured students' needs for healthcare services during their transition from pediatric to adult healthcare at The University of Mississippi. Also, investigators examined chronically ill students' adherence to their conditions needs and measured a baseline of college freshman's knowledge about healthcare. Data was collected using a self-administered cross-sectional survey online through Qualtrics. This study was divided into four focuses in order to assess the subject's health status, health knowledge, healthcare practices, and barriers to transitioning. The investigator found that most of the students' health status compares to the national average with minor differences, a number of students have little knowledge …

525,600 Minutes: A Study On The Knowledge And Perceptions Of College Students About Hiv/Aids, Olivia Griffis

Honors Theses

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which subsequently leads to the disease Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is a highly prevalent virus throughout the world, yet it is a commonly misunderstood disease. HIV/AIDS comes with a stigma that can hinder the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. This study evaluated the knowledge and perceptions of the students at the University of Mississippi. A sample of University of Mississippi students was randomly selected and asked through email to participate in a 26-item survey assessing their knowledge, awareness, and empathy towards people with HIV/AIDS through true/false, multiple choice, and Likert scale questions. The …

Applying Clinical Guidelines To Curtail Opioid Overprescribing In Primary Care, Glenda Leflore

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this scholarly project was to evaluate an evidence-based quality improvement program implemented in 2016 in a clinical practice setting to curtail overprescribing of opioids for noncancer pain management. In 2001, the National Pharmaceutical Council and The Joint Commission on Accreditation and Hospital Accreditation initiated a standard of practice for opioid use in noncancer pain management that resulted in opioid overprescribing and a 200% increase in opioid-related deaths and incalculable societal costs. Primary care providers including nurse practitioners issue the greatest number of opioid prescriptions; therefore, to address the problem of opioid overprescribing, the 2016 Centers for Disease …

Cardiovascular Mortality And Oral Antidiabetic Drugs: Protocol For A Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis, Rashmi Goyat, James Douglas Thornton, Xi Tan, George A. Kelley

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among individuals with diabetes. Despite the beneficial effects of antidiabetic drugs (ADDs) in terms of lowering haemoglobin A1c, several ADDs have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular events. Given the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease among individuals with diabetes, it is important to weigh the benefits of ADDs against their cardiovascular safety. Therefore, the objective of the current study is to conduct a systematic review with network meta-analysis to compare the effects of different oral pharmacological classes of ADDs on cardiovascular safety.

Methods and analysis Randomised clinical …

Polyphenols Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Artemisia Sieversiana Willd. In Western Pamir, Gulazor Miravalova, Sh. Kurbonbekova, Sh. Satorov, Akobir Mirzorahimov, Dovudsho Navruzshoev, Vyacheslav Dushenkov, M. Vakhidova

Publications and Research

Polyphenols content and antioxidant activity in Artemisia sieversiana Willd. were investigated in relation to the altitude of the plant growth in the Western Pamir region. Antioxidant activity generally correlated with the polyphenols content. However, no significant association was found between an altitude of the sample collection and polyphenols content or antioxidant activity.

Thermostability Of The Coating, Antigen And Immunostimulator In An Adjuvanted Oral Capsule Vaccine Formulation, Stephanie Longet, Vincenzo Aversa, Daire O'Donnell, Joshua Tobias, Monica Rosa, Jan Holmgren, Ivan Coulter, Ed Lavelle

Articles

Oral vaccines present an attractive alternative to injectable vaccines for enteric diseases due to ease of delivery and the induction of intestinal immunity at the site of infection. However, susceptibility to gastrointestinal proteolysis, limited transepithelial uptake and a lack of clinically acceptable adjuvants present significant challenges. A further challenge to mass vaccination in developing countries is the very expensive requirement to maintain the cold chain. We recently described the effectiveness of a Single Multiple Pill® (SmPill®) adjuvanted capsule approach to enhance the effectiveness of a candidate enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) oral vaccine. Here it was demonstrated that this delivery system …

Identification Of Cdks As Novel Targets Of Aspirin And Its Metabolites: A Potential Role In Cancer Prevention, Rakesh Dachineni

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Background:
The pursuit of drugs that inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) has been an intense area of research for more than 15 years. Till date, although multiple CDK inhibitors have been identified and few are undergoing clinical trials, only two synthetic drugs have been approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the treatment of cancer. These two drugs are mainly used for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer in combination with other drugs; however they have toxicity associated with their use and extends patients life not more than 24 months. Therefore, there is an urgent need for …

Food Protein-Based Core-Shell Nanocarriers For Oral Drug Delivery Applications: (Influence Of Shell Composition On In Vitro And In Vivo Functional Performance Of Zein Nanocarriers, Md Saiful Islam

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Oral delivery is the most preferred route for drug administration. Oral drug delivery is limited by poor physicochemical properties of drugs and physiological barriers in the gastrointestinal tract. To this end, there is a need for developing new carrier systems to enhance the oral bioavailability of poorly absorbed molecules. Food-grade biopolymers are attractive materials for developing drug delivery carriers’ due to their unique properties and proven safety. Six different core-shell nanocarriers were prepared using food-grade biopolymers including zein-casein (ZC) nanoparticles, zein-lactoferrin (ZLF) nanoparticles, zein-β-lactoglobulin (ZLG) nanoparticles, zein-whey protein isolate (ZWP) nanoparticles, zein-pluronic-lecithin (ZPL) nanoparticles and zein-PEG (ZPEG) micelles. The study …

Molecular Characterization Of The Opioid Receptors: Design, Development, And Preclinical Evaluation Of Salvinorin A-Based Molecular Probes., Adam Keasling

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The field of salvinorin chemistry represents a novel and emerging field of opioid research. The novelty is derived from the lead pharmacophore: salvinorin A — a neoclerodane diterpenoid natural product isolated from Salvia divinorum. Salvinorin A represents a pharmacologically unique compound in that it is the first known non-nitrogenous KOR subtype-selective agonist, exhibits a comparatively safe physiological profile with no reports of toxicological effects in clinical trials, and, most importantly, has a steadily growing body of literature indicating potentially useful clinical applications (e.g. antinociceptive, anti-addictive, antipruritic, neuroprotective, etc.). This has encouraged the development of analogues as essential molecular probes to …

Development Of Phenotypic Drug Discovery Models For Tropical Parasitic Diseases, Surendra Kumar Jain

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Malaria and visceral leishmaniasis are major killer parasitic diseases. These diseases though occur primarily in tropical countries; economic burden and overall health impacts of malaria and leishmaniasis are global. The emergence of drug-resistant and more-virulent strains of the pathogens has further amplified the problems. New drug discovery approaches primarily rely on in vitro and in vivo models of the disease. The pathogens causing leishmaniasis and malaria are intracellular. Leishmania parasite grows as amastigotes in macrophages cells, and malaria parasite grows within the hepatocytes or erythrocytes. The intracellular forms of the pathogens are responsible for the pathophysiology of the diseases. New …

Phytochemical Investigation Of Psychoactive Medicinal Plants For The Treatment Of Neurological Disorders, Vedanjali Gogineni

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Neurological disorders include disorders such as migraine, tension-type headaches, Parkinson’s disease (PD), epilepsy, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Globally, PD is the second most comneurodegenerative disorder following AD. In developed countries, PD affects 1% of all population over 60 years of age. The prevalence of PD is increasing over the years and is expected to double by 2030. It is proposed that combination of dopaminergic drugs with monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors, anticholinergics, catechol-O-methyl transferase inhibitors, and other non-dopaminergic drugs can better alleviate levodopa-induced motor complications along with better control of motor symptoms. MAO-B inhibitors play a significant role in …