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Veratridine (VTD), an alkaloid derived from the Liliaceae plant shows anti-tumor effects; however, its molecular targets have not been thoroughly studied. Using a high-throughput drug screen, we found that VTD enhances transactivation of UBXN2A, resulting in upregulation of UBXN2A in the cytoplasm,
3-aminopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone (3-AP) is a highly-hydrophobic small molecule that was originally developed for cancer therapy (Triapine, Vion Pharmaceuticals) due to its ability to inhibit ribonucleotide reductase, a key enzyme required for DNA synthesis. 3-AP has a high affinity
Due to high prevalence and mortality and the lack of effective therapies, prostate cancer is one of the most crucial health problems in men. Drug resistance aggravates the situation, not only in human prostate cancer but also in other cancers. In this study, we report for the first time that cardiac
The scorpion Buthus martensii Karsch has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat neuronal diseases such as neuropathic pain, paralysis and epilepsy for thousands of years. Studies have demonstrated that scorpion venom is the primary active component. Although scorpion venom can