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Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of SIMM

Acta Pharmacologica Sinica (APS) proudly celebrates the 90th anniversary of Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM). APS summarizes a broad overview of the research progress of SIMM published in our journal in the past decade and provides insight into the exciting and innovative drug research and development in China.

The 90th Anniversary of SIMM

APS summarizes a broad overview of the research progress of SIMM published in our journal in the past decade and provides insight into the exciting and innovative drug research and development in China.

2022

Structure genomics of SARS-CoV-2 and its Omicron variant: drug design templates for COVID-19
STING inhibitor ameliorates LPS-induced ALI by preventing vascular endothelial cells-mediated immune cells chemotaxis and adhesion
Discovery of SARS-CoV-2-E channel inhibitors as antiviral candidates
Bile acid and receptors: biology and drug discovery for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
GPR84 signaling promotes intestinal mucosal inflammation via enhancing NLRP3 inflammasome activation in macrophages
Itraconazole and rifampicin, as CYP3A modulators but not P-gp modulators, affect the pharmacokinetics of almonertinib and active metabolite HAS-719 in healthy volunteers
Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of VV116, an oral nucleoside analog against SARS-CoV-2, in Chinese healthy subjects
Dezocine as a potent analgesic: overview of its pharmacological characterization
Furmonertinib (Alflutinib, AST2818) is a potential positive control drug comparable to rifampin for evaluation of CYP3A4 induction in sandwich-cultured primary human hepatocytes
Mitochondria homeostasis: Biology and involvement in hepatic steatosis to NASH
Metabolic disposition of the EGFR covalent inhibitor furmonertinib in humans
Discovery of a novel DDRs kinase inhibitor XBLJ-13 for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The double faced role of xanthine oxidoreductase in cancer
Signaling profiles in HEK 293T cells co-expressing GLP-1 and GIP receptors
Amygdala dynorphin/kappa opioid receptor system modulates depressive-like behavior in mice following chronic social defeat stress
Paeoniflorin ameliorates ischemic injury in rat brain via inhibiting cytochrome c/caspase3/HDAC4 pathway
Natural product 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranose is a reversible inhibitor of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase
Downregulation of c-Myc expression confers sensitivity to CHK1 inhibitors in hematologic malignancies
GLP-1 mimetics as a potential therapy for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Ainsliadimer C, a disesquiterpenoid isolated from Ainsliaea macrocephala, ameliorates inflammatory responses in adipose tissue via Sirtuin 1-NLRP3 inflammasome axis
Discovery and identification of a novel small molecule BCL-2 inhibitor that binds to the BH4 domain
Engineered nanomedicines block the PD-1/PD-L1 axis for potentiated cancer immunotherapy
Distal mutation V486M disrupts the catalytic activity of DPP4 by affecting the flap of the propeller domain
New monoamine antidepressant, hypidone hydrochloride (YL-0919), enhances the excitability of medial prefrontal cortex in mice via a neural disinhibition mechanism
Novel selective kappa agonists SLL-039 and SLL-1206 produce potent antinociception with fewer sedation and aversion
Histone deacetylase inhibitor givinostat attenuates nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and liver fibrosis
Inhibition of PDE4 by apremilast attenuates skin fibrosis through directly suppressing activation of M1 and T cells
P300/CBP inhibition sensitizes mantle cell lymphoma to PI3K delta inhibitor idelalisib
SAF-248, a novel PI3K delta-selective inhibitor, potently suppresses the growth of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Mass spectrometry imaging: new eyes on natural products for drug research and development
Discovery and characterization of a novel cGAS covalent inhibitor for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Upregulation of dynorphin/kappa opioid receptor system in the dorsal hippocampus contributes to morphine withdrawal-induced place aversion
Multi-compound and drug-combination pharmacokinetic research on Chinese herbal medicines
A high-throughput screening campaign against PFKFB3 identified potential inhibitors with novel scaffolds
Chemistry and bioactivity of secondary metabolites from South China Sea marine fauna and flora: recent research advances and perspective
Coronarin A modulated hepatic glycogen synthesis and gluconeogenesis via inhibiting mTORC1/S6K1 signaling and ameliorated glucose homeostasis of diabetic mice
Artemisinin derivative SM934 in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases: therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms
Nanosized drug delivery systems modulate the immunosuppressive microenvironment to improve cancer immunotherapy
MC1R and melanin-based molecular probes for theranostic of melanoma and beyond
Effects of site-directed mutagenesis of GLP-1 and glucagon receptors on signal transduction activated by dual and triple agonists
14-Deoxygarcinol improves insulin sensitivity in high-fat diet-induced obese mice via mitigating NF-kappa B/Sirtuin 2-NLRP3-mediated adipose tissue remodeling
SCN8A epileptic encephalopathy mutations display a gain-of-function phenotype and divergent sensitivity to antiepileptic drugs
Discovery of toxoflavin, a potent IRE1 alpha inhibitor acting through structure-dependent oxidative inhibition
AlphaFold2 versus experimental structures: evaluation on G protein-coupled receptors
Structure basis for inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 by the feline drug GC376
Dual-responsive nanoparticles loading bevacizumab and gefitinib for molecular targeted therapy against non-small cell lung cancer
Pharmacokinetics, mass balance, and metabolism of [C-14]TPN171, a novel PDE5 inhibitor, in humans for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester suppresses intestinal FXR signaling and ameliorates nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by inhibiting bacterial bile salt hydrolase activity
NGF monoclonal antibody DS002 alleviates chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in rats
Antidepressant-like effects of cinnamamide derivative M2 via D-2 receptors in the mouse medial prefrontal cortex
Pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, and phase 1a study of bisthianostat, a novel histone deacetylase inhibitor, for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma

2021

Pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of remdesivir and its metabolites nucleotide monophosphate, nucleotide triphosphate, and nucleoside in mice
Research progress on the protective effects of licorice-derived 18 beta-glycyrrhetinic acid against liver injury
Identification of SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitors among already approved drugs
The artemisinin analog SM934 alleviates dry eye disease in rodent models by regulating TLR4/NF-kappa B/NLRP3 signaling
DCZ5248, a novel dual inhibitor of Hsp90 and autophagy, exerts antitumor activity against colon cancer
NOD-like receptors in autoimmune diseases
Chitosan oligosaccharide modified liposomes enhance lung cancer delivery of paclitaxel
Anti-PD-L1 mediating tumor-targeted codelivery of liposomal irinotecan/JQ1 for chemo-immunotherapy
Roxithromycin attenuates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis by targeting senescent cells
Pharmacokinetics, mass balance, and metabolism of [C-14]vicagrel, a novel irreversible P2Y(12) inhibitor in humans
Sarsasapogenin improves adipose tissue inflammation and ameliorates insulin resistance in high-fat diet-fed C57BL/6J mice
Disulfiram-loaded lactoferrin nanoparticles for treating inflammatory diseases
A novel tricyclic BTK inhibitor suppresses B cell responses and osteoclastic bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis
AMPK activator C24 inhibits hepatic lipogenesis and ameliorates dyslipidemia in HFHC diet-induced animal models
Pharmacokinetics-based identification of pseudoaldosterogenic compounds originating from Glycyrrhiza uralensis roots (Gancao) after dosing LianhuaQingwen capsule
DGAT1 inhibitors protect pancreatic beta-cells from palmitic acid-induced apoptosis
SAF-189s, a potent new-generation ROS1 inhibitor, is active against crizotinib-resistant ROS1 mutant-driven tumors
Sulfation predominates the pharmacokinetics, metabolism, and excretion of forsythin in humans: major enzymes and transporters identified
Species differences in the CYP3A-catalyzed metabolism of TPN729, a novel PDE5 inhibitor
DW14383 is an irreversible pan-FGFR inhibitor that suppresses FGFR-dependent tumor growth in vitro and in vivo
Activation of unfolded protein response overcomes Ibrutinib resistance in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Aristolochic acid I promoted clonal expansion but did not induce hepatocellular carcinoma in adult rats
Pyrazolone derivative C29 protects against HFD-induced obesity in mice via activation of AMPK in adipose tissue
An optically active isochroman-2H-chromene conjugate potently suppresses neuronal oxidative injuries associated with the PI3K/Akt and MAPK signaling pathways
SL010110, a lead compound, inhibits gluconeogenesis via SIRT2-p300-mediated PEPCK1 degradation and improves glucose homeostasis in diabetic mice
'TRAIL-based gene delivery and therapeutic strategies' and 'Overview of recent advances in liposomal nanoparticle-based cancer immunotherapy' (vol 59, pg 631, 2020)

2020

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 activities in vitro of Shuanghuanglian preparations and bioactive ingredients
Engineering nanomedicines through boosting immunogenic cell death for improved cancer immunotherapy
Cancer nanomedicine meets immunotherapy: opportunities and challenges
CRISPR-cas9: a powerful tool towards precision medicine in cancer treatment
Advances in the development of imaging probes and aggregation inhibitors for alpha-synuclein
Alflutinib (AST2818), primarily metabolized by CYP3A4, is a potent CYP3A4 inducer
Overview of therapeutic drug research for COVID-19 in China
Emerging roles of class I PI3K inhibitors in modulating tumor microenvironment and immunity
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor sitagliptin protected against dextran sulfate sodium-induced experimental colitis by potentiating the action of GLP-2
A new recombinant MS-superoxide dismutase alleviates 5-fluorouracil-induced intestinal mucositis in mice
Nanomedicine and cancer immunotherapy
The novel cereblon modulator CC-885 inhibits mitophagy via selective degradation of BNIP3L
Dihydro-stilbene gigantol relieves CCl4-induced hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation in mice via inhibiting C5b-9 formation in the liver
23,24-Dihydrocucurbitacin B promotes lipid clearance by dual transcriptional regulation of LDLR and PCSK9
Discovery of novel CBP bromodomain inhibitors through TR-FRET-based high-throughput screening
Berberine derivatives with a long alkyl chain branched by hydroxyl group and methoxycarbonyl group at 9-position show improved anti-proliferation activity and membrane permeability in A549 cells
Antiepileptic geissoschizine methyl ether is an inhibitor of multiple neuronal channels
Leflunomide increased the renal exposure of acyclovir by inhibiting OAT1/3 and MRP2
High-throughput screening campaign identifies a small molecule agonist of the relaxin family peptide receptor 4
Discovery of aryl sulfonamide-selective Nav1.7 inhibitors with a highly hydrophobic ethanoanthracene core
Targeting Hsp90 with FS-108 circumvents gefitinib resistance in EGFR mutant non-small cell lung cancer cells (vol 37, pg 1587, 2020)
Discovery and characterization of natural products as novel indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 inhibitors through high-throughput screening
Discovery and biological evaluation of N-(3-(7-((2-methoxy-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)amino)-4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-pyrimido[4,5-d][1,3]oxazin-1(4H)-yl)phenyl)acrylamide as potent Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors
EPHA2 feedback activation limits the response to PDE delta inhibition in KRAS-dependent cancer cells
Nimesulide increases the aldehyde oxidase activity of humans and rats
Integrating yeast chemical genomics and mammalian cell pathway analysis (vol 40, pg 1245, 2020)
Delivery of acetylthevetin B, an antitumor cardiac glycoside, using polymeric micelles for enhanced therapeutic efficacy against lung cancer cells (vol 38, pg 290, 2020)
AZD9291 inactivates the PRC2 complex to mediate tumor growth inhibition (vol 0, pg 1, 2019)
An in vitro Fo''rster resonance energy transfer-based high-throughput screening assay identifies inhibitors of SUMOylation E2 Ubc9

2019

Overview of recent advances in liposomal nanoparticle-based cancer immunotherapy
TRAIL-based gene delivery and therapeutic strategies
SHR-A1403, a novel c-Met antibody-drug conjugate, exerts encouraging anti-tumor activity in c-Met-overexpressing models
Inhibition of G9a by a small molecule inhibitor, UNC0642, induces apoptosis of human bladder cancer cells
Metabolism and disposition of pyrotinib in healthy male volunteers: covalent binding with human plasma protein
Multiple circulating saponins from intravenous ShenMai inhibit OATP1Bs in vitro: potential joint precipitants of drug interactions
Nitazoxanide, an anti-parasitic drug, efficiently ameliorates learning and memory impairments in AD model mice
Donepezil, a drug for Alzheimer's disease, promotes oligodendrocyte generation and remyelination
Intravenous formulation of Panax notoginseng root extract: human pharmacokinetics of ginsenosides and potential for perpetrating drug interactions
Magnesium lithospermate B protects the endothelium from inflammation-induced dysfunction through activation of Nrf2 pathway
C11, a novel fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) inhibitor, suppresses breast cancer metastasis and angiogenesis
CUDC-907 displays potent antitumor activity against human pancreatic adenocarcinoma in vitro and in vivo through inhibition of HDAC6 to downregulate c-Myc expression
3-Deoxy-2 beta,16-dihydroxynagilactone E, a natural compound from Podocarpus nagi, preferentially inhibits JAK2/STAT3 signaling by allosterically interacting with the regulatory domain of JAK2 and induces apoptosis of cancer cells
Inhibitory effects of lappaconitine on the neuronal isoforms of voltage-gated sodium channels
AZD9291 inactivates the PRC2 complex to mediate tumor growth inhibition
Ligand-induced activation of ERK1/2 signaling by constitutively active G(s)-coupled 5-HT receptors
Different structures of berberine and five other protoberberine alkaloids that affect P-glycoprotein-mediated efflux capacity
RepSox, a small molecule inhibitor of the TGF beta receptor, induces brown adipogenesis and browning of white adipocytes
Magnesium lithospermate B ameliorates microcirculation perfusion in rats by promoting vascular NO production via activating the PI3K/AKT pathway
Aberrant modulation of ribosomal protein S6 phosphorylation confers acquired resistance to MAPK pathway inhibitors in BRAF-mutant melanoma
Interplay between Alzheimer's disease and global glucose metabolism revealed by the metabolic profile alterations of pancreatic tissue and serum in APP/PS1 transgenic mice
Sulfuretin protects hepatic cells through regulation of ROS levels and autophagic flux
Chemical cocktails enable hepatic reprogramming of human urine-derived cells with a single transcription factor
A11, a novel diaryl acylhydrazone derivative, exerts neuroprotection against ischemic injury in vitro and in vivo
C10ORF12 modulates PRC2 histone methyltransferase activity and H3K27me3 levels
Small molecule IVQ, as a prodrug of gluconeogenesis inhibitor QVO, efficiently ameliorates glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetic mice
The inhibitory mechanism of aurintricarboxylic acid targeting serine/threonine phosphatase Stp1 in Staphylococcus aureus: insights from molecular dynamics simulations
Molecular binding mode of PF-232798, a clinical anti-HIV candidate, at chemokine receptor CCR5
Integrating yeast chemical genomics and mammalian cell pathway analysis
Co-delivery of docetaxel and silibinin using pH-sensitive micelles improves therapy of metastatic breast cancer (vol 38, pg 1655, 2017)

2018

Artemisinin analogue SM934 ameliorates DSS-induced mouse ulcerative colitis via suppressing neutrophils and macrophages
Oncogene-induced senescence: a double edged sword in cancer
Pharmacokinetics and disposition of anlotinib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in experimental animal species
18 beta-Glycyrrhetinic acid protects against alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate-induced cholestasis through activation of the Sirt1/FXR signaling pathway
CTC clusters induced by heparanase enhance breast cancer metastasis
Modified citrus pectin inhibited bladder tumor growth through downregulation of galectin-3
IR-780-loaded polymeric micelles enhance the efficacy of photothermal therapy in treating breast cancer lymphatic metastasis in mice
Human pharmacokinetics of ginkgo terpene lactones and impact of carboxylation in blood on their platelet-activating factor antagonistic activity
Humanin decreases mitochondrial membrane permeability by inhibiting the membrane association and oligomerization of Bax and Bid proteins
Cucurbitacin I inhibits STAT3, but enhances STAT1 signaling in human cancer cells in vitro through disrupting actin filaments
Identification of small molecule inhibitors targeting the SMARCA2 bromodomain from a high-throughput screening assay
SOMCL-085, a novel multi-targeted FGFR inhibitor, displays potent anticancer activity in FGFR-addicted human cancer models
CYP3A4 inducer and inhibitor strongly affect the pharmacokinetics of triptolide and its derivative in rats
Development of a high-throughput fluorescence polarization assay for the discovery of EZH2-EED interaction inhibitors
The mTOR inhibitor AZD8055 overcomes tamoxifen resistance in breast cancer cells by down-regulating HSPB8
Iron dysregulates APP processing accompanying with sAPP alpha cellular retention and beta-secretase inhibition in rat cortical neurons
Metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and hepatic disposition of xanthones and saponins on Zhimu treatments for exploratively interpreting the discrepancy between the herbal safety and timosaponin A3-induced hepatotoxicity
High-throughput screening campaigns against a PI3K alpha isoform bearing the H1047R mutation identified potential inhibitors with novel scaffolds
Identification, structure modification, and characterization of potential small-molecule SGK3 inhibitors with novel scaffolds
Enhancing inactivation rather than reducing activation of Nav1.7 channels by a clinically effective analgesic CNV1014802
Identification of compound D2923 as a novel anti-tumor agent targeting CSF1R
(5R)-5-hydroxytriptolide ameliorates anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis in NZW mice by regulating Fc gamma receptor signaling
Novel substituted pyrazolone derivatives as AMP-activated protein kinase activators to inhibit lipid synthesis and reduce lipid accumulation in ob/ob mice
Proteomics analysis reveals a potential new target protein for the lipid-lowering effect of Berberine8998

2017

Amyloid beta: structure, biology and structure-based therapeutic development
Advances in the study of berberine and its derivatives: a focus on anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects in the digestive system
Codelivery of dihydroartemisinin and doxorubicin in mannosylated liposomes for drug-resistant colon cancer therapy
MicroRNA-1304 suppresses human non-small cell lung cancer cell growth in vitro by targeting heme oxygenase-1
Smart nanoparticles improve therapy for drug resistant tumors by overcoming pathophysiological barriers
Ginsenoside Rb2 enhances the anti-inflammatory effect of omega-3 fatty acid in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages by upregulating GPR120 expression
Hypoxia induces universal but differential drug resistance and impairs anticancer mechanisms of 5-fluorouracil in hepatoma cells
Dicer1/miR-29/HMGCR axis contributes to hepatic free cholesterol accumulation in mouse nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
LX2343 alleviates cognitive impairments in AD model rats by inhibiting oxidative stress-induced neuronal apoptosis and tauopathy
Combining 53BP1 with BRCA1 as a biomarker to predict the sensitivity of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors
Structure of the PRC2 complex and application to drug discovery
Thamnolia vermicularis extract improves learning ability in APP/PS1 transgenic mice by ameliorating both A beta and Tau pathologies
Co-delivery of docetaxel and silibinin using pH-sensitive micelles improves therapy of metastatic breast cancer
Marine-derived chromopeptide A, a novel class I HDAC inhibitor, suppresses human prostate cancer cell proliferation and migration
Treating breast cancer metastasis with cabazitaxel-loaded polymeric micelles
Defining the minimum substrate and charge recognition model of gamma-secretase
Delivery of acetylthevetin B, an antitumor cardiac glycoside, using polymeric micelles for enhanced therapeutic efficacy against lung cancer cells
Discovery of a novel calcium-sensitive fluorescent probe for alpha-ketoglutarate
1,2:5,6-dianhydrogalactitol inhibits human glioma cell growth in vivo and in vitro by arresting the cell cycle at G(2)/M phase
Dual anti-ischemic effects of rosmarinic acid n-butyl ester via alleviation of DAPK-p53-mediated neuronal damage and microglial inflammation
Conformation and dynamics of the C-terminal region in human phosphoglycerate mutase 1
W2476 ameliorates beta-cell dysfunction and exerts therapeutic effects in mouse models of diabetes via modulation of the thioredoxin-interacting protein signaling pathway
Discovery of potent 2,4-difluoro-linker poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 inhibitors with enhanced water solubility and in vivo anticancer efficacy
Biochemical features of the adhesion G protein-coupled receptor CD97 related to its auto-proteolysis and HeLa cell attachment activities
Evaluation of in vitro and in vivo activity of a multityrosine kinase inhibitor, AL3810, against human thyroid cancer
Docking-based structural splicing and reassembly strategy to develop novel deazapurine derivatives as potent B-Raf(V600E) inhibitors
Cancer nanobiotechnolgy

2016

Advances in development of fluorescent probes for detecting amyloid-beta aggregates
Novel CHOP activator LGH00168 induces necroptosis in A549 human lung cancer cells via ROS-mediated ER stress and NF-kappa B inhibition
KCNQ potassium channels in sensory system and neural circuits
Pharmacokinetics and disposition of monoterpene glycosides derived from Paeonia lactiflora roots (Chishao) after intravenous dosing of antiseptic XueBiJing injection in human subjects and rats
Trimer procyanidin oligomers contribute to the protective effects of cinnamon extracts on pancreatic beta-cells in vitro
Antitumor action of CDK inhibitor LS-007 as a single agent and in combination with ABT-199 against human acute leukemia cells
A novel GSK-3 beta inhibitor YQ138 prevents neuronal injury induced by glutamate and brain ischemia through activation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway
Betulin attenuates atherosclerosis in apoE(-/-) mice by up-regulating ABCA1 and ABCG1
Silibinin and indocyanine green-loaded nanoparticles inhibit the growth and metastasis of mammalian breast cancer cells in vitro
Chlorogenic acid analogues from Gynura nepalensis protect H9c2 cardiomyoblasts against H2O2-induced apoptosis
The structural basis of the dominant negative phenotype of the G alpha(i1)beta(1)gamma(2) G203A/A326S heterotrimer
Small molecule LX2343 ameliorates cognitive deficits in AD model mice by targeting both amyloid beta production and clearance
Histone lysine methyltransferases as anti-cancer targets for drug discovery
OL3, a novel low-absorbed TGR5 agonist with reduced side effects, lowered blood glucose via dual actions on TGR5 activation and DPP-4 inhibition
DW10075, a novel selective and small-molecule inhibitor of VEGFR, exhibits antitumor activities both in vitro and in vivo
Nuclear-targeting TAT-PEG-Asp(8)-doxorubicin polymeric nanoassembly to overcome drug-resistant colon cancer
Bufalin derivative BF211 inhibits proteasome activity in human lung cancer cells in vitro by inhibiting beta 1 subunit expression and disrupting proteasome assembly
Discovery of a new series of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine compounds as selective c-Met inhibitors
Inhibition of hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes and sodium/bile acid cotransporter exacerbates leflunomide-induced hepatotoxicity
Acetylcholinesterase-independent protective effects of huperzine A against iron overload-induced oxidative damage and aberrant iron metabolism signaling in rat cortical neurons
NMR-based platform for fragment-based lead discovery used in screening BRD4-targeted compounds
Generation and characterization of a human nanobody against VEGFR-2
Timosaponin derivative YY-23 acts as a non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist and exerts a rapid antidepressant-like effect in mice
Novel KCNQ2 channel activators discovered using fluorescence-based and automated patch-clamp-based high-throughput screening techniques
Targeting Hsp90 with FS-108 circumvents gefitinib resistance in EGFR mutant non-small cell lung cancer cells
Ion channels research in the post-genomic era
A historic study that opened a new chapter in nutritional science

2015

Androgen receptor: structure, role in prostate cancer and drug discovery
Intra-tumor heterogeneity of cancer cells and its implications for cancer treatment
Toll-like receptors: potential targets for lupus treatment
Toward rapamycin analog (rapalog)-based precision cancer therapy
PI3K isoform-selective inhibitors: next-generation targeted cancer therapies
Platycodin D induces apoptosis and triggers ERK- and JNK-mediated autophagy in human hepatocellular carcinoma BEL-7402 cells
Ion channels gated by acetylcholine and serotonin: structures, biology, and drug discovery
The role of the dynorphin/kappa opioid receptor system in anxiety
Artemisinin analogue SM934 ameliorates the proteinuria and renal fibrosis in rat experimental membranous nephropathy
Enhancement of cellular uptake, transport and oral absorption of protease inhibitor saquinavir by nanocrystal formulation
Physalin B not only inhibits the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway but also induces incomplete autophagic response in human colon cancer cells in vitro
Paeoniflorin ameliorates ischemic neuronal damage in vitro via adenosine A(1) receptor-mediated transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptor
Policresulen, a novel NS2B/NS3 protease inhibitor, effectively inhibits the replication of DENV2 virus in BHK-21 cells
. Isomer-selective distribution of 3-n-butylphthalide (NBP) hydroxylated metabolites, 3-hydroxy-NBP and 10-hydroxy-NBP, across the rat blood-brain barrier
Connexin 43 stabilizes astrocytes in a stroke-like milieu to facilitate neuronal recovery
High-throughput screening of antagonists for the orphan G-protein coupled receptor GPR139
Bigelovin inhibits STAT3 signaling by inactivating JAK2 and induces apoptosis in human cancer cells
Novel kappa-opioid receptor agonist MB-1C-OH produces potent analgesia with less depression and sedation
Discovery and structural optimization of 1-phenyl-3-(1-phenylethyl)urea derivatives as novel inhibitors of CRAC channel
Methylation and its role in the disposition of tanshinol, a cardiovascular carboxylic catechol from Salvia miltiorrhiza roots (Danshen)
Formation of aversive memories associated with conditioned drug withdrawal requires BDNF expression in the amygdala in acute morphine-dependent rats
WSS25, a sulfated polysaccharide, inhibits RANKL-induced mouse osteoclast formation by blocking SMAD/ID1 signaling
Preclinical pharmacokinetics of TPN729MA, a novel PDE5 inhibitor, and prediction of its human pharmacokinetics using a PBPK model
Landmark studies on the glucagon subfamily of GPCRs: from small molecule modulators to a crystal structure
High yield and efficient expression and purification of the human 5-HT3A receptor
Crystallization scale purification of alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor from mammalian cells using a BacMam expression system
Yhhu981, a novel compound, stimulates fatty acid oxidation via the activation of AMPK and ameliorates lipid metabolism disorder in ob/ob mice
Potential role of organic anion transporting polypeptide 1B1 (OATP1B1) in the selective hepatic uptake of hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether isomers
2-(3-Benzoylthioureido)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b] thiophene-3-carboxylic acid ameliorates metabolic disorders in high-fat diet-fed mice
Precision cancer medicine: where to target?
Family reunion of nuclear hormone receptors: structures, diseases, and drug discovery
DCLAK11, a multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, exhibits potent antitumor and antiangiogenic activity in vitro

2014

EZH2: biology, disease, and structure-based drug discovery
Abscisic acid perception and signaling: structural mechanisms and applications
Arctigenin enhances swimming endurance of sedentary rats partially by regulation of antioxidant pathways
Recent progress regarding the bioactivities, biosynthesis and synthesis of naturally occurring resorcinolic macrolides
Isothiafludine, a novel non-nucleoside compound, inhibits hepatitis B virus replication through blocking pregenomic RNA encapsidation
Novel Bayesian classification models for predicting compounds blocking hERG potassium channels
Timosaponin A3 induces hepatotoxicity in rats through inducing oxidative stress and down-regulating bile acid transporters
Hepatic cytochrome P450s play a major role in monocrotaline-induced renal toxicity in mice
Identification of DW532 as a novel anti-tumor agent targeting both kinases and tubulin
Cordyceps sinensis protects against liver and heart injuries in a rat model of chronic kidney disease: a metabolomic analysis
Therapeutic effects of DZ2002, a reversible SAHH inhibitor, on lupus-prone NZBxNZW F1 mice via interference with TLR-mediated APC response
MG132, a proteasome inhibitor, enhances LDL uptake in HepG2 cells in vitro by regulating LDLR and PCSK9 expression
Discovery of a novel inhibitor of NAD(P)(+)-dependent malic enzyme (ME2) by high-throughput screening
G226, a new epipolythiodioxopiperazine derivative, triggers DNA damage and apoptosis in human cancer cells in vitro via ROS generation
Highly lipophilic 3-epi-betulinic acid derivatives as potent and selective TGR5 agonists with improved cellular efficacy
Discovery and characterization of novel small-molecule agonists of G protein-coupled receptor 119
G226, a novel epipolythiodioxopiperazine derivative, induces autophagy and caspase-dependent apoptosis in human breast cancer cells in vitro
Yhhu3813 is a novel selective inhibitor of c-Met kinase that inhibits c-Met-dependent neoplastic phenotypes of human cancer cells
Excretion of [H-3] triptolide and its metabolites in rats after oral administration
Discovering novel anti-HCV compounds with inhibitory activities toward HCV NS3/4A protease
SHR3824, a novel selective inhibitor of renal sodium glucose cotransporter 2, exhibits antidiabetic efficacy in rodent models
Development of beta-amino-carbonyl compounds as androgen receptor antagonists
Somatostatin receptor type 2 contributes to the self-renewal of murine embryonic stem cells
Multi-algorithm and multi-model based drug target prediction and web server
Effects of SKF83959 on the excitability of hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neurons: a modeling study
Effects of an Al3+- and Mg2+-containing antacid, ferrous sulfate, and calcium carbonate on the absorption of nemonoxacin (TG-873870) in healthy Chinese volunteers

2013

Sensitive assay for measurement of volatile borneol, isoborneol, and the metabolite camphor in rat pharmacokinetic study of Borneolum (Bingpian) and Borneolum syntheticum (synthetic Bingpian)
ROS generated by CYP450, especially CYP2E1, mediate mitochondrial dysfunction induced by tetrandrine in rat hepatocytes
Astragaloside II triggers T cell activation through regulation of CD45 protein tyrosine phosphatase activity
Characterization of a novel curcumin analog P1 as potent inhibitor of the NF-kappa B signaling pathway with distinct mechanisms
Benzbromarone, an old uricosuric drug, inhibits human fatty acid binding protein 4 in vitro and lowers the blood glucose level in db/db mice
iPSCs and small molecules: a reciprocal effort towards better approaches for drug discovery
Synthesis and bioassay of beta-(1,4)-D-mannans as potential agents against Alzheimer's disease
Modulation of A(2a) receptor antagonist on D-2 receptor internalization and ERK phosphorylation
Danthron activates AMP-activated protein kinase and regulates lipid and glucose metabolism in vitro
Effects of ketoconazole and rifampicin on the pharmacokinetics of GLS4, a novel anti-hepatitis B virus compound, in dogs
SKF83959 is a novel triple reuptake inhibitor that elicits anti-depressant activity
Microsecond molecular dynamics simulation of A beta(42) and identification of a novel dual inhibitor of A beta(42) aggregation and BACE1 activity
The small GTPase RhoA, but not Rac1, is essential for conditioned aversive memory formation through regulation of actin rearrangements in rat dorsal hippocampus
Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of bivalent ligands against A(1)-D-1 receptor heteromers
Discovery of a retigabine derivative that inhibits KCNQ2 potassium channels
Binding sensitivity of adefovir to the polymerase from different genotypes of HBV: molecular modeling, docking and dynamics simulation studies
Oligomannurarate sulfate inhibits CXCL12/SDF-1-mediated proliferation and invasion of human tumor cells in vitro
A pharmacological model reveals biased dependency on PI3K isoforms for tumor cell growth
Positive allosteric modulators to peptide GPCRs: a promising class of drugs
Pharmacokinetic evaluation of the anticancer prodrug simmitecan in different experimental animals
Discovery of novel PDE10 inhibitors by a robust homogeneous screening assay
Marine natural product des-O-methyllasiodiplodin effectively lowers the blood glucose level in db/db mice via ameliorating inflammation
Energetic factors determining the binding of type I inhibitors to c-Met kinase: experimental studies and quantum mechanical calculations
Differential expression of Arc in the mesocorticolimbic system is involved in drug and natural rewarding behavior in rats
Mycophenolic acid derivative 118 improves outcome of skin grafts by suppressing IL-17 production

2012

Tools for GPCR drug discovery
Natural products possessing protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) inhibitory activity found in the last decades
Computational drug discovery
Qinghaosu (artemisinin): Chemistry and pharmacology
Pharmacological actions and therapeutic applications of Salvia miltiorrhiza depside salt and its active components
Structure and mechanism for recognition of peptide hormones by Class B G-protein-coupled receptors
Immunosuppressant discovery from Tripterygium wilfordii Hook f: the novel triptolide analog (5R)-5-hydroxytriptolide (LLDT-8)
New insights into huperzine A for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Ice breaking in GPCR structural biology
Emodin, an 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitor, regulates adipocyte function in vitro and exerts anti-diabetic effect in ob/ob mice
Discovery of structurally diverse and bioactive compounds from plant resources in China
Structure and activation of rhodopsin
Obesity, a health burden of a global nature
Arctigenin alleviates ER stress via activating AMPK
Novel microtubule-targeted agent 6-chloro-4-(methoxyphenyl) coumarin induces G(2)-M arrest and apoptosis in HeLa cells
A continued saga of Boc5, the first non-peptidic glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist with in vivo activities
Bioactive natural products from Chinese marine flora and fauna
A novel sulfonamide agent, MPSP-001, exhibits potent activity against human cancer cells in vitro through disruption of microtubule
Newly discovered angiogenesis inhibitors and their mechanisms of action
Discovery of N-(3,5-bis(1-pyrrolidylmethyl)-4-hydroxybenzyl)-4-methoxybenzenesulfamide (sulcardine) as a novel anti-arrhythmic agent
LLDT-67 attenuates MPTP-induced neurotoxicity in mice by up-regulating NGF expression
L655,240, acting as a competitive BACE1 inhibitor, efficiently decreases beta-amyloid peptide production in HEK293-APPswe cells
A novel small molecule, HK-156, inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced activation of NF-kappa B signaling and improves survival in mouse models of sepsis
A new era for GPCR research: structures, biology and drug discovery
Acute and chronic administration of SHR117887, a novel and specific dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, improves metabolic control in diabetic rodent models
The essential role for aromatic cluster in the beta 3 adrenergic receptor
Lobolide, a diterpene, blockades the NF-kappa B pathway and p38 and ERK MAPK activity in macrophages in vitro
Covalent protein binding and tissue distribution of houttuynin in rats after intravenous administration of sodium houttuyfonate
Comparison of the effects of DC031050, a class III antiarrhythmic agent, on hERG channel and three neuronal potassium channels
Differential sensitivity of RIP3-proficient and deficient murine fibroblasts to camptothecin anticancer drugs