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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2024

Network pharmacology: an efficient but underutilized approach in oral, head and neck cancer therapy-a review.

Pandiyan Muthuramalingam, Rajendran Jeyasri, Venkatramanan Varadharajan, Arumugam Priya, Anand Raj Dhanapal, Hyunsuk Shin, Muthu Thiruvengadam, Manikandan Ramesh, Murugesan Krishnan, Rebecca Oziohu Omosimua and 2 more

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Pandiyan MuthuramalingamDivision of Horticultural Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Rajendran Jeyasri *Department of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India.
Venkatramanan Varadharajan *Department of Biotechnology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
Arumugam Priya *Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States.
Anand Raj Dhanapal *Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division, Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore, India.
Hyunsuk ShinDivision of Horticultural Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Muthu ThiruvengadamDepartment of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Manikandan RameshDepartment of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India.
Murugesan KrishnanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Rebecca Oziohu OmosimuaNigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria.
Divyan Devasir SathyaseelanDepartment of General Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Baskar VenkidasamyDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The application of network pharmacology (NP) has advanced our understanding of the complex molecular mechanisms underlying diseases, including neck, head, and oral cancers, as well as thyroid carcinoma. This review aimed to explore the therapeutic potential of natural network pharmacology using compounds and traditional Chinese medicines for combating these malignancies. NP serves as a pivotal tool that provides a comprehensive view of the interactions among compounds, genes, and diseases, thereby contributing to the advancement of disease treatment and management. In parallel, this review discusses the significance of publicly accessible databases in the identification of oral, head, and neck cancer-specific genes. These databases, including those for head and neck oral cancer, head and neck cancer, oral cancer, and genomic variants of oral cancer, offer valuable insights into the genes, miRNAs, drugs, and genetic variations associated with these cancers. They serve as indispensable resources for researchers, clinicians, and drug developers, contributing to the pursuit of precision medicine and improved treatment of these challenging malignancies. In summary, advancements in NP could improve the globalization and modernization of traditional medicines and prognostic targets as well as aid in the development of innovative drugs. Furthermore, this review will be an eye-opener for researchers working on drug development from traditional medicines by applying NP approaches.

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bioactivesdatabaseHNCnetwork pharmacologyoral cancertherapy

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