Current and Future molecular mechanism in Inflammation and Arthritis
Vikash Sharma1, Raj Kumar Tiwari1, Shiv Shankar Shukla1
1Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Raipur, C.G., India.
Journal of Pharmacopuncture
|July 21, 2020
Summary
Excessive inflammation drives diseases like autoimmune disorders and cancer. This review explores pharmacological advancements and molecular targets for developing novel anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic therapies, focusing on cytokine pathways.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Excessive inflammation is implicated in numerous diseases, including autoimmune disorders, cancer, and neurological conditions.
- Targeted suppression of inflammatory responses requires precise knowledge of molecular mediators and pathways.
- Recent pharmacological advancements offer improved therapeutic outcomes for inflammatory diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent pharmacological therapeutic advancements in managing inflammation.
- To identify key inflammatory mediators, receptors, and signaling pathways.
- To provide insights for drug design and improved clinical approaches in anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic medicine.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pharmacological advancements.
- Analysis of inflammatory mediators, receptors, and signaling pathways.
- Focus on cytokine release pathways, including interleukins (IL), chemokines, interferons (INF), and tumor necrosis factors (TNF-α).
Main Results:
- Understanding cytokine pathways is crucial for identifying therapeutic targets.
- Pharmacological interventions targeting specific mediators show promise.
- Advanced knowledge of molecular mechanisms aids in drug design.
Conclusions:
- Novel therapeutic strategies, such as anticytokine therapy, hold potential for treating inflammation and arthritis.
- This review provides a foundation for target-based therapy in drug discovery.
- Further research into molecular targets can lead to improved treatments for inflammatory and arthritic conditions.
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