Significance of Therapeutic agent
A therapeutic agent is a substance or treatment used to treat or prevent diseases and alleviate symptoms, aiming to improve health. These agents can range from natural substances like herbal formulations and plant-derived compounds to drugs and complex biological molecules. Effective delivery systems, such as nanoparticles and liposomes, can enhance their efficacy. Research focuses on identifying new agents, improving stability, and understanding their mechanisms of action for various conditions, including cancer, neurological disorders, and inflammatory diseases.
Synonyms: Medication, Treatment, Drug, Remedy, Therapy, Cure, Pharmaceutical agent, Pharmaceutical, Medicine, Antidote
In Dutch: Therapeutisch middel; In Finnish: Terapeuttinen aine; In Spanish: Agente terapéutico
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Therapeutic agent'
In Hinduism, a therapeutic agent is a substance, plant, or treatment used to cure, treat, or alleviate disease symptoms. Examples include herbs, minerals like Swarna Bhasma, and alchemical processes like Shodhana, aiming for holistic healing and well-being.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It has an interesting application in the evaluation of those that potentially may treat the dysfunction, using cell culture studies.[1] (2) Swarna Bhasma in different formulations has been administered to patients as a therapeutic agent for several clinical disorders, according to the text.[2] (3) Therapeutic agents are essential oils that are the main component of aromatherapy, and they are highly concentrated substances extracted from plants.[3] (4) In Ayurvedic alchemy, Shodhana signifies a far more complex process, which is not merely about removing impurities but transforming a substance into a therapeutic agent, and this sets it apart from conventional methods.[4] (5) This is a substance, such as Swarna Bhasma, used to treat or alleviate the symptoms of a disease or medical condition, and is utilized in Ayurvedic medicine for several clinical disorders.[5]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This is the role that CBD and THC are explored for in this study, as potential compounds that could be used to treat prostate cancer based on their observed effects.[6] (2) A therapeutic agent is a substance used to treat a disease or condition, and Acacia catechu is used as a therapeutic agent.[7] (3) This describes the role of Tin in treating diseases, highlighting its medicinal application within the scope of the research.[8] (4) This is a substance that is used to treat or prevent a disease or condition, and more research should be done on the valuable molecule of Curcuma longa to utilize it for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.[9] (5) These are substances used to treat diseases and disorders, and herbal formulations are becoming more widely accepted as such.[10]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) Active components or treatments used to alleviate the symptoms of Mutra-dosha.[11] (2) Medications or treatments designed to provide relief from digestive disorders.[12] (3) Medicinal substances or treatments used to combat diseases, particularly those indicated for fever.[13] (4) Substances or treatments used for their healing properties, especially in the context of managing the effects of alcohol and contributing disorders.[14] (5) Various medicines and remedies employed in the treatment of thirst and its symptoms.[15]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This is a substance or plant that can be used to treat or cure a disease or alleviate its symptoms when used in a well-mannered way.[16] (2) Pathyadi Varti has the potential to be used as this, particularly in cataract management, due to its antioxidant properties and key phytochemicals.[17] (3) The Cassia fistula plant is used as this in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, particularly their fiber and mucilage content.[18] (4) Thus, Tulsi can act as a common one of these in the maintenance of periodontal health.[19] (5) Antioxidants emerge as potential agents due to their dual ability to reduce oxidative stress and influence inflammatory pathways.[20]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Medications or treatments used to combat both morbid factors and the resulting conditions from digestive issues.[21] (2) Medicinal substances or preparations administered to treat hiccup and dyspnea.[22] (3) The medical treatments or remedies prescribed by the physician meant to aid in the recovery of a patient.[23] (4) Medicinal substances used in treatments that require careful application and knowledge.[24] (5) Medicinal substances used to treat and manage diseases by restoring balance among body elements.[25]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) The role of women in healing practices, particularly in relation to certain health conditions.[26]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana
(1) Medicinal practices and treatments that have historical roots in ancient Hindu medicine.[27]
The concept of Therapeutic agent in scientific sources
Therapeutic agents are substances used to treat diseases, delivered through various methods like transdermal or transmucosal means. These agents can target specific genes, pathologic factors, or tumors, and may be derived from plants or other natural sources.
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Recent advancement of biotechnologies has led to the development of labeled macromolecular therapeutic agents that require complex formulations.[28] (2) It is delivered via transdermal routes to release to a particular location. This is where it acts to have a desired effect.[29] (3) Nanostructured drug delivery systems have proven to be a promising tool to augment the drug uptake to the brain to a larger extend, the attributes of nano-formulations like enhanced loading of these.[30] (4) Flavonoids have been highlighted as a future therapeutic agent.[31] (5) Most of these being used are from natural resources.[32]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Because osteosarcoma causes an upregulation of the COL gene family, restoring type I collagen levels may be a promising "therapeutic agent".[33] (2) Ginkgo biloba is used as this for cardiovascular disease and can be used to treat CVD.[34] (3) These are valuable for various diseases and conditions, as indicated in the text, and they are widely utilized in the treatment of multiple ailments.[35] (4) Agents for which the elimination or reduction of genotoxic effects is a positive indicator.[36] (5) The most challenging part of designing an intraarticular drug delivery system is increasing the survival time in the joint.[37]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Exercise serves as a therapeutic agent, offering a unique opportunity to study how different functions are regulated and integrated within the body, affecting most functions and structures.[38] (2) TA modules act as an antiphase system that provides resistance to phage infections, interfering with these.[39] (3) These are substances used to treat diseases, and understanding the pathophysiology of disordered endothelium-dependent vasodilatations in diabetes can help in determining which ones to use.[40] (4) These are medications used to manage heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, and their evolution and advancements are continuously being reviewed and studied.[41] (5) The study suggests that the potency of these bee products against certain bacteria indicates their potential to be used as an alternative for specific medical treatments.[42]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) Medicinal plants have been a valuable source of these, and still many of today’s drugs are plant-derived natural products or their derivatives.[43] (2) This is a substance that can be used to treat a medical condition, which Combretum micranthum may become if further studies confirm its anxiolytic properties.[44] (3) Therapeutic agents are substances used to treat diseases, and the study indicated that compounds from L. capassa can be used as such.[45] (4) The findings suggest that the plant has the potential to be a source of therapeutic agents, indicating a possible use in medicine.[46] (5) This refers to substances used to treat diseases or improve health, as mentioned in the context of microbicidal lipids.[47]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) A single substance or the concomitant use of several drugs or combination preparations that can result in MOH. The single substance is used to treat headaches.[48] (2) This is a role of a doctor and the text emphasizes the central importance of the doctor-patient relationship and the role of the doctor in terms of disease prevention and health promotion.[49] (3) Medications or treatments used to reduce the incidence of complications, which may be needed in response to an increase in the weekly incidence rate of severe respiratory tract infections.[50] (4) These are drugs specifically designed to prevent bone loss, improve bone strength, and reduce the likelihood of future fractures in individuals.[51] (5) Over the past few years, a number of therapeutic agents, acting either as incretin mimetics, e.g. GLP-1 agonists, or inhibitors of the breakdown of GLP-1, e.g. dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, have become available as treatment options for the management of type 2 diabetes.[52]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) These are the various treatments, such as heat application, used in physical medicine, which require ongoing investigation to understand their physiological effects and optimize their use in patient care.[53] (2) These include topical preparations, and certain groups of these agents, like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, provide clinical benefits in musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases.[54] (3) These are substances or methods used in treatment, with complications such as blisters and burns from overuse of heat, mentioned in the book.[55] (4) These act on sympathetic ganglia, and were used to inhibit sympathetic tone, leading to the disappearance of muscle spasm.[56]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Therapeutic agent Favipiravir, an aniviral agent was recognised as an effective therapeutic against LF in a recent study.[57] (2) These agents, including E. longifolia, have been used for centuries, and are the focus of the current and future prospective research.[58] (3) These are agents or strategies aimed at reducing severe morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19 through mitigating cytokine storm and hyperinflammation, including selective cytokine blockers, corticosteroids, and interferon therapy.[59]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) Therapeutic agent is what medicinal turpentine is used as, in addition to being a preventative agent, by local farmers, based on their experiences and beliefs.[60] (2) Smallholders often lack the resources to buy therapeutic agents, making them vulnerable to the impacts of trypanosome infections and the resulting diseases in their cattle.[61] (3) These are substances used in the treatment of diseases, with the study exploring the potential of bee venom as a therapeutic agent for dermatophytosis.[62]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Therapeutic agents encompass a range of ophthalmic drugs that optometrists may be permitted to prescribe, with more support for topical medications compared to oral ones among respondents in the survey.[63]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A substance or treatment used to cure or alleviate the symptoms of a disease, with Melissa officinalis being investigated for its potential in preventing neuronal cell death.[64] (2) A potential role for THSWD in the future clinic for treating ischemic stroke, given its promising neuroprotective effects.[65] (3) Substances or treatments used to achieve a therapeutic effect and manage disease.[66] (4) Therapeutic agents are substances used in medical treatment that can elicit undesirable side effects in biological systems, with the kidney being a primary target due to its concentrating capabilities.[67] (5) These agents possess the capability to maintain the functional integrity of neuronal cells, achieving optimal therapeutic levels at their site of action.[68]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) refers to the absence of an approved vaccine or treatment, and it has magnified the challenges in managing the disease.[69] (2) Refers to substances used to treat diseases, resistance to which poses a risk when there is no effective antimicrobial regimen.[70] (3) Insufficient evidence exists to support the use of non-fluoride agents as a therapeutic agent to arrest cavitated dentine caries in preschool children.[71] (4) Serotonin-dopamine interactions have implications for the design of novel therapeutic agents for psychiatric disorders, according to research.[72] (5) A substance or treatment that is used to prevent, diagnose, or treat a disease or medical condition, aiming to alleviate symptoms or cure the illness.[73]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The text suggests that astaxanthin in liver health and disease is a potential therapeutic agent.[74] (2) The role of legumes as these in the diets of people suffering from metabolic disorders is currently gaining interest, highlighting their potential health benefits.[75] (3) Probiotics can act as a therapeutic agent, offering a way to treat and manage various health conditions in animals and humans.[76] (4) These are substances used to treat or alleviate the symptoms of a disease or medical condition, aiming to improve health and well-being.[77]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) The DSM and ICD have split the atom, so to speak, and we can now examine the minutiae of each diagnostic entity in terms of pathogenesis, course, outcome, and the therapeutic effects of a particular psychotropic drug or this.[78]