Drug Development Research

Papers
(The TQCC of Drug Development Research is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
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Therapeutic potential and research progress of diosgenin for lipid metabolism diseases96
Safety study of topical naltrexone therapy for diabetic skin wounds is confirmed in Göttingen mini‐pigs76
Design, synthesis, in vitro, and in vivo evaluation of novel phthalazinone‐based derivatives as promising acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for treatment of Alzheimer's disease69
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Recent Development in Celiac Disease: Pathophysiology, Animal Models and Treatments55
Bioinformatics Exploration of the Therapeutic Potential of Lotus Seed Compounds in Multiple Sclerosis: A Network Analysis of c‐Jun Pathway50
Research Progress of Endoplasmic Reticulum Targeting Metal Complexes in Cancer Therapy46
Anti‐inflammatory effect and mechanism of catalpol in various inflammatory diseases44
A growth‐based assay using fluorescent protein emission to screen for S‐adenosylmethionine synthetase inhibitors41
Trifolirhizin targets PTK6 to induce autophagy and exerts antitumor effects in nasopharyngeal carcinoma30
Knockdown of IGF2BP3 inhibits the tumorigenesis of gallbladder cancer and modifies tumor microenvironment30
Novel matrinic acid derivatives bearing 2‐anilinothiazole structure for non‐small cell lung cancer treatment with improved Hsp90 targeting effect29
Susceptibility of Leishmania to novel pentavalent organometallics: Investigating impact on DNA and membrane integrity in antimony(III)‐sensitive and ‐resistant strains29
Rational Discovery of BACE1‐Selective Inhibitors as Potential Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease28
CircRNF121 knockdown suppresses the progression of cervical cancer by regulating miR ‐153‐3p/ ATF2 axis and27
Advancements in Organoid‐Based Drug Discovery: Revolutionizing Precision Medicine and Pharmacology27
Recent advancement in drug development of nitro(NO2)‐heterocyclic compounds as lead scaffolds for the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis26
Xanthatin induce DDP‐resistance lung cancer cells apoptosis through regulation of GLUT1 mediated ROS accumulation26
Reduction‐Responsive RGD‐Docetaxel Conjugate: Synthesis, In Vitro Drug Release and In Vitro Antitumor Activity26
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New pyrrole derivatives as DNA gyrase and 14α‐demethylase inhibitors: Design, synthesis, antimicrobial evaluation, and molecular docking25
PX‐12 synergistically enhances the therapeutic efficacy of vorinostat under hypoxic tumor microenvironment in oral squamous cell carcinoma in vitro25
Recent research brings hope for reshaping the co‐evolutionary arms race against parasitic infectious diseases25
Irisin Protects Against Diabetic Cardiomyopathy by Suppressing Ferroptosis24
Does Metabolic Manager Show Encouraging Outcomes in Alzheimer's?: Challenges and Opportunity for Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1b Inhibitors23
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Diaryl Diimidazopyrimidine Derivatives as Potent Inhibitors of Influenza A Virus: Synthesis, Evaluation and Docking Studies22
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Recombinant human epidermal growth factor‐loaded liposomes and transferosomes for dermal delivery: Development, characterization, and cytotoxicity evaluation22
Ricolinostat suppresses proliferation, promotes apoptosis, and enhances the antiproliferative activity of topoisomerase inhibitors in cervical cancer cells21
T‐17, a novel cyclin‐dependent kinases/histone deacetylases dual inhibitor, induces cancer cells death through cell cycle arrest and apoptosis21
Dendrobine modulates autophagy to alleviate ox‐LDL‐induced oxidative stress and senescence in HUVECs21
RecQ protein‐like 4 drives cisplatin chemosensitivity of cervical cancer cells by modulating annexin A221
Repurposing Nitroimidazoles: A New Frontier in Combatting Bacterial Virulence and Quorum Sensing via In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo Insights21
Synthesis, characterization, molecular modeling studies, and biological evaluation of metal piroxicam complexes (M = Ni(II), Pt(IV), Pd(II), Ag(I)) as antibacterial and anticancer agents20
Lysosome‐Mediated Targeted Protein Degradation: Emerging Chimeric Platforms for Extracellular and Intracellular Therapeutics20
Scopoletin Mitigates DSS‐Induced Ulcerative Colitis by Attenuating NF‐κB/MMP‐9 Mediated Inflammation and Activating the Nrf2 Pathway to Preserve Colonic Barrier Integrity20
Study on the Mechanism of Aspirin Alleviating Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Artery Lesions by Inducing TRAF6 to Regulate STAT3 Ubiquitination and Inhibit Th17 Cell Differentiation20
The potential of developing a protective peptide‐based vaccines against SARS‐CoV‐220
In Vitro and In Silico Assessment of Antileishmanial Potential of Novel Tri‐ and Penta‐Valent Antimony Complexes With Phenolic Ligands19
Paeonol inhibits chronic constriction injury‐induced astrocytic activation and neuroinflammation in rats via the HDAC/miR‐15a pathway19
An Inducible Neural Stem Progenitor Cell Model for Testing Therapeutic Interventions Against Neurodegeneration FENIB19
Repurposing Poloxamers as Antimicrobial Agents: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Applications19
68Ga‐labeled, imatinib encapsulated, theranostic liposomes: Formulation, characterization, and in vitro evaluation of anticancer activity19
Design, synthesis, and in‐silico study of novel triarylethylene analogs with dual anti‐estrogenic and serotonergic activity19
Tropisetron attenuates high glucose‐induced oxidative stress and inflammation in ARPE‐19 cells in vitro via regulating SIRT1/ROCK1 signaling18
Molecular Pathways in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Review of Novel Insights for Drug Design18
Toosendanin inhibits colorectal cancer cell growth through the Hedgehog pathway by targeting Shh17
Sm(Ⅲ), Gd(Ⅲ), and Eu(Ⅲ) complexes with 8‐hydroxyquinoline derivatives as potential anticancer agents via inhibiting cell proliferation, blocking cell cycle, and inducing apoptosis in NCI‐H460 cells17
Kaempferol suppresses glioma progression and synergistically enhances the antitumor activity of gefitinib by inhibiting the EGFR/SRC/STAT3 signaling pathway17
Click chemistry‐based synthesis of new benzenesulfonamide derivatives bearing triazole ring as selective carbonic anhydrase II inhibitors17
New Ester‐Containing Azole Derivatives With Potent Anti‐Candida Effects: Synthesis, Antifungal Susceptibility, Cytotoxicity, and Molecular Modeling Studies16
Toad venom bufadienolides and bufotoxins: An updated review16
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Imidazolidine‐Based Aspartate Inhibitors for Candida Infections16
Synthetic amino acids‐based short amphipathic peptides exhibit antifungal activity by targeting cell membrane disruption15
Bazedoxifene analogs as potential WDHD1 degraders and antitumor agents: Synthesis, evaluation and molecular dynamics simulation studies15
89Zr‐Labeled DFO@Durvalumab‐HSA nanoparticles: In vitro potential for triple‐negative breast cancer15
Costunolide attenuates high‐fat diet‐induced inflammation and oxidative stress in non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease15
Upregulation of FGF9 and NOVA1 in cancer‐associated fibroblasts promotes cell proliferation, invasion and migration of triple negative breast cancer14
Everolimus inhibits hepatoblastoma by inducing autophagy‐dependent ferroptosis14
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Hirudin attenuates puromycin aminonucleoside‐induced glomerular podocyte injury by inhibiting MAPK‐mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress14
Formulation characterization of lecithin organogel as topical drug delivery system for psoriasis: In‐vitro permeation and preclinical evaluation14
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Selective carbonic anhydrase IX and XII inhibitors based around a functionalized coumarin scaffold14
Correction to “Dioscin Induces Osteosarcoma Cell Apoptosis by Upregulating Ros‐Mediated P38 Mapk Signaling”14
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β_lactam antibiotics against drug addiction: A novel therapeutic option13
FDA Modernization Act 2.0: An insight from nondeveloping country13
Road‐map of pre‐clinical treatment for Visceral Leishmaniasis13
Xanthatin inhibits non‐small cell lung cancer proliferation by breaking the redox balance13
Design and Discovery of New Dual Carbonic Anhydrase IX and VEGFR‐2 Inhibitors Based on the Benzenesulfonamide‐Bearing 4‐Thiazolidinones/2,4‐Thiazolidinediones Scaffold13
Allosteric modulation of SHP2: Quest from known to unknown13
Nitroimidazole derivatives potentiated against tumor hypoxia: Design, synthesis, antitumor activity, molecular docking study, and QSAR study12
Fluorinated Sulfonamides: Synthesis, Characterization, In Silico, Molecular Docking, ADME, DFT Predictions, and Structure‐Activity Relationships, as Well as Assessments of Antimicrobial and Ant12
Berberine ameliorates pulmonary inflammation in mice with influenza viral pneumonia by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation and gasdermin D‐mediated pyroptosis12
Synthesis, biological evaluation, and in silico studies of indole‐tethered pyrazoline derivatives as anticancer agents targeting topoisomerase IIα12
Therapeutic role of Artemether in the prevention of hepatic steatosis through miR‐34a‐5p/PPARα pathway12
A new exploration toward adamantane derivatives as potential anti‐MDR agents: Design, synthesis, antimicrobial, and radiosterilization activity as potential topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase inhibitors12
Deciphering chemoresistance in osteosarcoma: Unveiling regulatory mechanisms and function through the lens of noncoding RNA12
Circular RNAs in the chemoresistance of triple‐negative breast cancer: A systematic review12
Novel Metronidazole Conjugates as Antimicrobial Agents11
Mechanism of Berberine Ameliorating Severe Pneumonia by Targeting PTGS2 Inhibition to Regulate C‐Type Lectin Receptor Pathway, Mitochondrial Function and Cellular Focalization11
Reduced Taurine Transporter Expression in Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines From Alzheimer's Disease Patients Compared With Age‐Matched Controls: Therapeutic Implications?11
A novel copper chelator for the suppression of colorectal cancer11
Targeting mTOR Kinase for Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Review With Clinical Insights11
Discovery of pyrazole‐carbohydrazide with indole moiety as tubulin polymerization inhibitors and anti‐tumor candidates11
Atopic Dermatitis: Updated Insights Into Pathophysiology and Emerging Therapies11
Rutin increases alpha‐tubulin acetylation via histone deacetylase 6 inhibition11
Evaluation of geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase inhibition as a novel strategy for the treatment of osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma11
Investigation of the factors responsible for the low oral bioavailability of alizarin using a sensitive LC‐MS/MS method: In vitro, in situ, and in vivo evaluations11
Hesperidin, vanillic acid, and sinapic acid attenuate atorvastatin‐induced mitochondrial dysfunction via inhibition of mitochondrial swelling and maintenance of mitochondrial function in pancreas isol11
Carbamate as a potential anti‐Alzheimer's pharmacophore: A review11
Proteolysis Targeting Chimera (PROTAC) as a promising novel therapeutic modality for the treatment of triple‐negative breast cancer (TNBC)11
Phytol Enhances Anticonvulsant Effect of Carbamazepine and Diazepam Against PTZ‐Induced Convulsion in Chicks, Possibly Through Voltage‐Gated Sodium Channel and GABA A 10
Pantoprazole suppresses carcinogenesis and growth of hepatocellular carcinoma by inhibiting glycolysis and Na+/H+ exchange10
Comprehensive characterization and preclinical assessment of an imidazopyridine‐based anticancer lead molecule10
Structural Diversity and Mutational Challenges of Toll‐Like Receptor 4 Antagonists as Inflammatory Pathway Blocker10
The Role of Fatty Acid Metabolism, the Related Potential Biomarkers, and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies in Gastrointestinal Cancers10
Pyridazine derivatives as selective COX‐2 inhibitors: A review on recent updates10
RETRACTION: “Dose‐dependent Chemopreventive Effects of Citronellol in DMBA‐Induced Breast Cancer Among Rats”10
Quercetin ameliorates salivary gland apoptosis and inflammation in primary Sjögren's syndrome through regulation of the leptin/OB‐R signaling10
Design and synthesis of novel tetrabromophthalimide derivatives as potential tubulin inhibitors endowed with apoptotic induction for cancer treatment10
Tetrahydropalmatine induces the polarization of M1 macrophages to M2 to relieve limb ischemia‐reperfusion‐induced lung injury via inhibiting the TLR4/NF‐κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway10
Quinolone as a Privileged Scaffold: A Brief Overview on Early Classical and Recent Advanced Synthetic Pathways, Innovative Neuroprotective Potential, and Structure‐Activity Relationships10
Coumarin derivatives with potential anticancer and antibacterial activity: Design, synthesis, VEGFR‐2 and DNA gyrase inhibition, and in silico studies9
Targeting the Enzymatic Site of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type E With 8‐Hydroxyquinolinol–Based Inhibitors: In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo Evaluation9
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Schisandrin B ameliorates non‐alcoholic liver disease through anti‐inflammation activation in diabetic mice9
Explore new quinoxaline pharmacophore tethered sulfonamide fragments as in vitro α‐glucosidase, α‐amylase, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors with ADMET and molecular modeling simulation9
Synthesis and anti‐HIV activity of non‐nucleoside reverse‐transcriptase inhibitor DB02 phosphate derivatives based on water‐soluble optimization9
Design, synthesis, in silico, and in vitro evaluation of novel benzyloxybenzene substituted (S)‐α‐amino amide derivatives as cholinesterases and monoaminoxidases inhibitor9
A novel cinnamic and caffeic acid‐conjugated peptide analogs with anticonvulsant and analgesic potency: Comparative analyses of trans/cis isomers9
The cytotoxicity of karanjin toward breast cancer cells is involved in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway9
Icariside II suppresses the tumorigenesis and development of ovarian cancer by regulating miR‐144‐3p/IGF2R axis9
Discovery of 4‐(4‐aminophenyl)‐6‐phenylisoxazolo[3,4‐b]pyridine‐3‐amine derivatives as novel FLT3 covalent inhibitors for the intervention of acute myeloid leukemia9
Design and synthesis of vancomycin‐functionalized ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles as an effective antibacterial agent against methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus9
Discovery of pyrazole‐1‐carboxamide derivatives as novel Gi‐biased μ‐opioid receptor agonists9
Fasudil attenuates syncytin‐1‐mediated activation of microglia and impairments of motor neurons and motor function in mice9
Identification of ROS and KEAP1‐related genes and verified targets of α‐hederin induce cell death for CRC9
Kaempferitrin Regulates the Proliferation, Metastasis, and Immune Escape of Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer by Inhibiting the Akt/NF‐κB Pathway8
TRPM2‐AS promotes paclitaxel resistance in prostate cancer by regulating FOXK1 via sponging miR‐497‐5p8
Papaverine, a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment of COVID‐19 patients with underlying cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)8
Exploring the potential of radiolabeled duramycin as an infection imaging probe8
YTHDF2 interference suppresses the EMT of cervical cancer cells and enhances cisplatin chemosensitivity by regulating AXIN18
Enriching iPSC research diversity: Harnessing human biobank collections for improved ethnic representation8
Design and synthesis of novel hexahydrobenzo[4,5]thieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidine derivatives as potential anticancer agents with antiangiogenic activity via VEGFR‐2 inhibition, and down‐regulation of P8
Verbascoside enhances radiosensitivity of hepatocellular carcinoma cells through regulating miR‐101‐3p/Wee1 axis8
YTHDF2 promotes gastric cancer progression and enhances chemoradiotherapy resistance8
CCAR2 Drives Glioma Cell Survival by Positively Regulating SIRT1 and Activating the Notch1/c‐Myc Pathway8
Novel strategies to oral delivery of insulin: Current progress of nanocarriers for diabetes management8
Identification of Novel Neddylation‐Related Molecular Subtypes in Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer With Implications for Prognosis and the Immune Landscape7
Combined chemotherapy of zoledronic acid and pamidronate in the treatment of bone metastases from nonsmall cell lung cancer and the effects on pain stress and bone metabolic indices7
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Computational and experimental analyses of alanine racemase suggest new avenues for developing allosteric small‐molecule antibiotics7
Quercetin regulates vascular endothelium function in chronic renal failure via modulation of Eph/Cav‐1 signaling7
Assembly of nanostructured lipid carriers loaded gefitinib and simvastatin as hybrid therapy for metastatic breast cancer: Codelivery and repurposing approach7
Targeting α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and their protein interactions in Alzheimer's disease drug development7
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Unraveling the Curcumin's Molecular Targets and Its Potential in Suppressing Skin Inflammation Using Network Pharmacology and In Vitro Studies7
Chitosan‐coated nanoparticles in innovative cancer bio‐medicine7
Downregulation of short‐stature homeobox protein 2 suppresses gastric cancer cell growth and stemness in vitro and in vivo via inactivating wnt/β‐catenin signaling7
Protective effect of thymoquinone nanoemulsion in reducing the cardiotoxic effect of 5‐fluorouracil in rats7
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Evaluation of advanced, pathophysiologic new targets for imaging of CNS7
Synthesis and In Vitro Analysis of Dual‐Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Targeted Theranosis of ER(+) Breast Cancer7
Comparative Study of Pyridine and Pyrimidine Derivatives as Promising Anti‐Inflammatory Agents: Design, Synthesis, and LPS‐Induced RAW 264.7 Macrophages7
Shikonin potentiates therapeutic efficacy of oxaliplatin through reactive oxygen species‐mediated intrinsic apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress in oxaliplatin‐resistant colorectal cancer cells6
Novel sulfonamide‐phosphonate conjugates as carbonic anhydrase isozymes inhibitors6
Comparative anticonvulsant activity of the GABAkine KRM‐II‐81 and a deuterated analog6
Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Benzimidazole‐Carbazole Hybrids Targeting Heat Shock Proteins‐Mediated Apoptosis in Breast and Colon Cancer Cells6
Emerging in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Molecular Pathways and Targets for Therapeutic Intervention6
DPP‐4 inhibitor linagliptin ameliorates imiquimod‐induced psoriasis‐like skin alterations in type 2 diabetic mice by inhibiting the MAPK/NF‐κB inflammatory pathway6
Oleuropein Modulates Mitophagy and Metabolism in Cardiomyocyte Via the PINK1/Parkin Signaling Pathway6
Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking Studies of New 4‐(Cyanomethyl)‐ N' ‐Substituted Benzohydrazide Derivatives as Anti‐Alzheimer Agent6
Role of BIX01294 in the intracranial inhibition of H3K9 methylation lessens neuronal loss in vascular dementia model6
Novel EGFR‐MAPK kinase and ABC transporter inhibitors for HepG2 resistant to Erlotinib6
Design, synthesis, molecular modeling, in vitro evaluation of novel piperidine‐containing hydrazone derivatives as cholinesterase inhibitors6
Identification of aryl hydrocarbon receptor allosteric antagonists from clinically approved drugs6
Experimentation of Heterocycles (2013‐22) as Potent Pharmacophores in Drug Design of Multiple Sclerosis6
A Decade of Mitochondria‐Targeting Drugs in Cancer Treatment: Case Review on Mitochondria‐Targeting Curcumin or Mitocurcumin6
Nanoparticle‐Integrated Transdermal Patches: A Platform for Next‐Generation Drug Delivery6
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Carnosol alleviates sevoflurane‑induced cognitive dysfunction by mediating NF‑κB pathway in aged rats6
New benzothienopyrimidine derivatives as dual EGFR/ARO inhibitors: Design, synthesis, and their cytotoxic effect on MCF‐7 breast cancer cell line6
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Pathological role of the calcium‐sensing receptor in sepsis‐induced hypotensive shock: Therapeutic possibilities and unanswered questions6
Exploring new quinazolin‐4(3H)‐one derivatives as CDK2 inhibitors: Design, synthesis, and anticancer evaluation6
The contribution of the WNT pathway to the therapeutic effects of montelukast in experimental murine airway inflammation induced by ovalbumin and lipopolysaccharide6
The current perspective and opportunities of small nucleic acid‐based therapeutics6
Approaches to minimize the effects of P‐glycoprotein in drug transport: A review6
Icaritin‐Loaded Liposomes Mediated by Hyaluronic Acid Promoted the Anti‐Proliferation and Senescence in Huh7 Cells6
FGF12 restrains mitochondria‐dependent ferroptosis in doxorubicin‐induced cardiomyocytes through the activation of FGFR1/AMPK/NRF2 signaling6
FAM64A aggravates proliferation, invasion, lipid droplet formation, and chemoresistance in gastric cancer: A biomarker for aggressiveness and a gene therapy target6
Function of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 and its role in central nervous system diseases: An update on clinical evidence6
Butyrate prevents the migration and invasion, and aerobic glycolysis in gastric cancer via inhibiting Wnt/β‐catenin/c‐Myc signaling6
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