"Prodrugs" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A compound that, on administration, must undergo chemical conversion by metabolic processes before becoming the pharmacologically active drug for which it is a prodrug.
| Descriptor ID |
D011355
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D26.675
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| Concept/Terms |
Prodrugs- Prodrugs
- Pro-Drugs
- Pro Drugs
- Drug Precursors
- Precursors, Drug
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Prodrugs" by people in Profiles.
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Nanoparticle-Mediated Toll-Like Receptor Activation and Dual Immune Checkpoint Downregulation for Potent Cancer Immunotherapy. ACS Nano. 2025 Mar 11; 19(9):8852-8866.
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Breathing down resistance: Tackling hypoxia to overcome immunotherapy barriers in lung cancer. J Exp Med. 2025 Jan 06; 222(1).
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Injectable butyrate-prodrug micelles induce long-acting immune modulation and prevent autoimmune arthritis in mice. J Control Release. 2024 Aug; 372:281-294.
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A serine-conjugated butyrate prodrug with high oral bioavailability suppresses autoimmune arthritis and neuroinflammation in mice. Nat Biomed Eng. 2024 May; 8(5):611-627.
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A novel triptolide analog downregulates NF-?B and induces mitochondrial apoptosis pathways in human pancreatic cancer. Elife. 2023 Oct 25; 12.
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Nanoscale Metal-Organic Framework with an X-ray Triggerable Prodrug for Synergistic Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. J Am Chem Soc. 2023 08 30; 145(34):18698-18704.
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Tumor-Activatable Nanoparticles Target Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor to Enhance Drug Delivery and Antitumor Efficacy. Adv Sci (Weinh). 2022 08; 9(24):e2201614.
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PaTH Forward: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial of TransCon PTH in Adult Hypoparathyroidism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022 01 01; 107(1):e372-e385.
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Development of a Redox-Sensitive Spermine Prodrug for the Potential Treatment of Snyder Robinson Syndrome. J Med Chem. 2021 11 11; 64(21):15593-15607.
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Targeting Mobilization of Ferrous Iron in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection with an Iron(II)-Caged LpxC Inhibitor. ACS Infect Dis. 2019 08 09; 5(8):1366-1375.