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Sandoval AGW, Mahajan A, Buzney E. Phototherapy for Psoriasis in the Age of Biologics. Dermatol Clin 2024; 42:399-404. [PMID: 38796271 DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Phototherapy has utility as a psoriatic therapy, given its relatively high clinical efficacy, low side effect profile, and lower cost compared to newer effective treatments like biologics and small molecules. Phototherapy has shown Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI)-75 and PASI-90 rates comparable to those of biologics and small molecules, with similarly rapid onsets of action, rates of remission, and quality of life scores. Certain patients may particularly benefit from phototherapy, such as those with localized disease or contraindications to systemic immunomodulatory medication. Phototherapy can be more cost-effective than biologics and conveniently administered at home, making it a valuable therapeutic option for the right patient.
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- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Zaki SN, Mardyansyah, Oktarina C, Purwoko RY, Sutanto HU. Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: A Literature Review. THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY 2024; 17:43-49. [PMID: 39006806 PMCID: PMC11238712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Objective Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease which is associated with a significantly decreased quality of life. Overall, the conventional treatment approaches for moderate to severe AD are prone to relapses. Hence, the exploration of new adjuvant therapies, such as the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), is expected to enhance the effectiveness of existing interventions, which remain paramount in improving the quality of life for patients with moderate to severe relapsing AD. Methods The literature search primarily focused on original English-language articles on PRP as a therapeutic approach for the management of adult AD. Literature reviews, systematic literature, and meta-analyses were excluded. The databases searched include PubMed/Medline, Science Direct, and Cochrane, up to October 2023. Seven articles were reviewed. Results PRP is reported to be used as a therapy for AD in both injectable and topical forms. Various studies showed that PRP could significantly reduce free radical accumulation, proinflammatory mediators, provide healing environment, and restore the metabolic activity disruption. Clinically, PRP therapy was reported to improve clinical symptoms, patient's satisfaction, quality of life, and reduce frequent recurrence. Mild side effects (pain and ecchymosis) due to the injection were reported. Another advantage is that it is safe to be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Limitations Heterogeneity of methods in preparing PRP and further research with larger scale standardized protocols are warranted. Conclusion PRP yields favorable outcomes when used in AD treatment and can serve as an alternative for moderate to severe or refractory AD through its anti-inflammatory and proliferative properties.
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- Shifa Nurzahra Zaki
- Dr. Zaki is with the Faculty of Medicine at Trisakti University in Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Dr. Mardyansyah is with the Faculty of Medicine, Trisakti University, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Dr. Oktarina is with the Regenerative Medicine and Research Institute at Mandaya Hospital Group in Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Dr. Purwoko is with the Regenerative Medicine and Research Institute at Mandaya Hospital Group in Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Dr. Sutanto is with the Regenerative Medicine and Research Institute at Mandaya Hospital Group in Jakarta, Indonesia
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Drozdowski R, Jain N, Gronbeck C, Feng H. Disparities in Care for Psoriasis. Dermatol Clin 2024; 42:507-512. [PMID: 38796279 DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2024.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Race, ethnicity, language, sex, age, income, insurance status, location, and other socioeconomic and demographic factors influence access to and quality of care for patients with psoriasis, which can potentially lead to inequitable outcomes.
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- Roman Drozdowski
- Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 21 South Road, 2nd Floor, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 21 South Road, 2nd Floor, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 21 South Road, 2nd Floor, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 21 South Road, 2nd Floor, Farmington, CT 06032, USA.
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Kam L, Xia E, Mostaghimi A. Home UVB phototherapy utilization among United States Medicare beneficiaries from 2000 to 2021. PHOTODERMATOLOGY, PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2024; 40:e12971. [PMID: 38654591 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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- Lisa Kam
- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Halupczok AM, Bohne AS, Gerdes S, Weidinger S, Weichenthal M. Tolerability of Narrow-band Ultraviolet-B Phototherapy for Different Dermatological Diseases in Relation to Co-medications. Acta Derm Venereol 2024; 104:adv35215. [PMID: 38567914 PMCID: PMC11005185 DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v104.35215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Phototherapy is an efficient therapy for a variety of skin diseases. Various drugs can cause photosensitivity and impact tolerability of phototherapy. The tolerability was investigated of narrowband ultraviolet-B 311 nm therapy in dependence on the underlying disease and long-term co-medication. A total of 534 narrowband ultraviolet-B therapy courses were examined. Compared with psoriasis, adverse events were observed more frequently in eczematous diseases and, in some cases, other indications. About two-thirds of all courses were carried out in patients taking at least one photosensitising drug, according to the summaries of product characteristics. Phototherapy was more frequently associated with adverse events when medication was taken concomitantly. When considering the tolerability of phototherapy in dependence on individual substances or drug classes, no statistically significant result was shown after adjustment.
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- Anna M Halupczok
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany.
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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Cai M, Sun A, Yan A, Ding Z, Jiang MZ, Wang C, Yuan B. A cost-effective approach to measurements of fluorophore temperature sensitivity and temperature change with reasonable accuracy. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6823. [PMID: 38514729 PMCID: PMC10957993 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57387-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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The demand for measuring fluorophore temperature sensitivity and temperature change in chemical or biological samples has spurred the search for effective methods. While infrared (IR) light-based thermal devices are popular, they are limited to surface temperature measurement. Fluorescence-based thermometry, which utilizes intensity, lifetime, polarization, and spectrum change, provides the temperature information directly from the samples and can have high temporal and spatial resolution. However, measuring fluorescence can be tricky and expensive. A cost-effective approach to achieving reasonable accuracy is highly desired. This study introduces such an approach, employing a light-emitting diode (LED) for fluorophore excitation and a laser diode (LD) for sample heating, with a phone camera recording fluorescence changes. A data processing method converts the video into digital data, processed through digital filters. Utilizing a small-volume cuvette enhances heating efficiency. This study serves as a practical guide for inexperienced individuals, including students, instructors, and researchers, facilitating entry into the field and navigating the complexities of fluorescence-based thermometry.
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- SRCP, RCLabX LLC, Southlake, TX, 76092, USA
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Chen Z, Liu M, Wang N, Xiao W, Shi J. Unleashing the Potential of Camptothecin: Exploring Innovative Strategies for Structural Modification and Therapeutic Advancements. J Med Chem 2024; 67:3244-3273. [PMID: 38421819 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c02115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Camptothecin (CPT) is a potent anti-cancer agent targeting topoisomerase I (TOP1). However, CPT has poor pharmacokinetic properties, causes toxicities, and leads to drug resistance, which limit its clinical use. In this paper, to review the current state of CPT research. We first briefly explain CPT's TOP1 inhibition mechanism and the key hurdles in CPT drug development. Then we examine strategies to overcome CPT's limitations through structural modifications and advanced delivery systems. Though modifications alone seem insufficient to fully enhance CPT's therapeutic potential, structure-activity relationship analysis provides insights to guide optimization of CPT analogs. In comparison, advanced delivery systems integrating controlled release, imaging capabilities, and combination therapies via stimulus-responsive linkers and targeting moieties show great promise for improving CPT's pharmacological profile. Looking forward, multifaceted approaches combining selective CPT derivatives with advanced delivery systems, informed by emerging biological insights, hold promise for fully unleashing CPT's anti-cancer potential.
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- Zheng Chen
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command of PLA, Chengdu 610083, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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Kontzias C, Chandy R, Feldman SR. Choosing Systemic Agents for Psoriasis. Ann Pharmacother 2024; 58:333-337. [PMID: 37341171 DOI: 10.1177/10600280231170031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Treatment options for moderate-to-severe psoriasis depend on drug efficacy and safety, patient preferences, comorbidities, and cost-no drug dominates across all dimensions. Interleukin (IL)-17 inhibitors may be preferred for fast-acting treatment, while the 3-month schedule of risankizumab, ustekinumab, or tildrakizumab may be attractive for patients who prioritize fewer injections. Phototherapy is suitable for patients who wish to avoid systemic agents or when cost is a concern. For patients with poor adherence, infliximab or tildrakizumab may be well suited as they require in-office administration. Dermatologists can educate patients on available therapies to find a regimen best suited to their needs.
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- Christina Kontzias
- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Department of Pathology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Du G, Liu M, Qi Y, Lin M, Wu J, Xie W, Ren D, Du S, Jia T, Zhang F, Song W, Liu H. BMP4 up-regulated by 630 nm LED irradiation is associated with the amelioration of rheumatoid arthritis. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2024; 250:112828. [PMID: 38101122 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is caused by inflammatory response of joints with cartilage and damage of synovium and bone erosion. In our previous studies, it has showed that irradiation of 630 nm LED reduce inflammation of synovial fibroblasts and cartilage and bone destruction in RA. However, the key genes and mechanism in ameliorating RA by irradiation of 630 nm LED remains unknown. In this study, human fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) cell line MH7A and primary human RA-FLSs were treated with TNF-α and 630 nm LED irradiation with the different energy density. The mRNA sequencing was performed to screen the differentially expressed genes (DEGs). In all datasets, 10 DEGs were identified through screening. The protein interaction network analysis showed that 8 out of the 10 DEGs interacted with each other including IL-6, CXCL2, CXCL3, MAF, PGF, IL-1RL1, RRAD and BMP4. This study focused on BMP4, which is identified as important morphogens in regulating the development and homeostasis. CCK-8 assay results showed that 630 nm LED irradiation did not affect the cell viability. The qPCR and ELISA results showed that TNF-α stimulation inhibited BMP4 mRNA and protein level and irradiation of 630 nm LED increased the BMP4 mRNA and protein level in MH7A cells. In CIA and transgenic hTNF-α mice models, H&E staining showed that irradiation of 630 nm LED decreased the histological scores assessed from inflammation and bone erosion, while BMP4 expression level was up-regulated after 630 nm LED irradiation. Pearson correlation analysis shown that BMP4 protein expression was negatively correlated with the histological score of CIA mice and transgenic hTNF-α mice. These results indicated that BMP4 increased by irradiation of 630 nm LED was associated with the amelioration of RA, which suggested that BMP4 may be a potential targeting gene for photobiomodulation.
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- Guoming Du
- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China.
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- Wu Lien-Teh Institute, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Immunity and Infection, Department of Microbiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China.
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Chen PH, Mai-Yi Fan S, She BR, Wu YP, Hsu HC, Yang YJ, Huang JJ, Yeh SF, Chen YC, Lin PJ, Chen WH, Chiu HC, Yu HS, Liao CC, Lin SJ. Melanocyte transplantation to skin prepared by controlled PUVA-induced sunburn-like blistering for vitiligo treatment - A pilot clinical trial. J Formos Med Assoc 2023:S0929-6646(23)00485-0. [PMID: 38158260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2023.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Vitiligo is a common acquired disease of pigment loss. In lesions recalcitrant to non-invasive treatment, transplantation of cultured autologous melanocytes is an emerging choice. Conventionally, the recipient site is often prepared by laser-mediated or mechanical dermabrasion. Such preparation procedures have disadvantages including prolonged transplantation duration, long period for reepithelialization and potential scarring. We propose a method of preparing recipient sites by psoralen and controlled ultraviolet A (PUVA)-induced blistering followed by transplanting suspended melanocytes. We introduced this method in 10 patients with segmental vitiligo on their recipient site 3 to 5 days before transplantation and blistering developed in 2 to 3 days afterwards. On the day of transplantation, the blister roof could be peeled off easily without bleeding and the recipient site preparation could be completed in 20 min. The recipient site became reepithelialized within 1 week. Progressive repigmentation was observed for up to 6 months, with an average of 65.06% repigmentation in the recipient site without scarring at the end of follow-up. Hence, preparation of the recipient site by controlled PUVA-induced sunburn-like blistering can potentially facilitate melanocyte transplantation and prevent scarring.
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- Po-Hua Chen
- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Cell Therapy, Department of Biomedical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Research Center for Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Frontier Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Cervera-Sánchez Z, Cacho-Martínez P, García-Muñoz Á. Efficacy of optometric phototherapy: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF OPTOMETRY 2023; 16:305-314. [PMID: 37230932 PMCID: PMC10518764 DOI: 10.1016/j.optom.2023.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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PURPOSE To analyse the scientific evidence about the efficacy of Syntonic phototherapy for producing changes in visual function. MATERIAL AND METHODS A systematic review was performed to obtain studies on the effects of Syntonic phototherapy on vision. A search in health science databases (Medline, Scopus, Web of Science and PsycINFO) for studies published between 1980 and 2022 was conducted in accordance with the principles of Cochrane approach. The search identified 197 articles. Only clinical studies which used the Syntonic phototherapy as a vision therapy for any visual condition were included. Clinical cases and case series were excluded. Following the inclusion criteria, 8 clinical studies met inclusion, 5 of them being pseudo-experimental studies with an equivalent control group and 3 pre-post pseudo-experimental studies. GRADE tool was used to assess the certainty of the evidence of the studies. The GRADE evidence profile for the studies through the Soft table was made to analyse data. RESULTS The studies analysed seven outcomes: visual symptoms, functional visual fields, visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, deviation (phoria/tropia), stereopsis and reading abilities. Finding table about results (Soft Table) showed that for all outcomes reviewed, all studies yielded very low certainty of evidence. Results revealed a lack of scientific evidence of the efficacy of Syntonic optometric phototherapy to produce changes in the visual function. CONCLUSION This systematic review found no consistent evidence for the efficacy of Syntonic phototherapy to cause changes in visual function. There is no scientific evidence to support its clinical use for treating any type of visual anomalies.
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- Zaíra Cervera-Sánchez
- Departamento de Óptica, Farmacología y Anatomía, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Óptica, Farmacología y Anatomía, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
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- Departamento de Óptica, Farmacología y Anatomía, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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Damiani G, Pacifico A, Scoditti E, di Gregorio S, Del Fabbro M, Cozzolino C, Buja A, Mercuri SR, Bianchi VG, Grada A, Garbarino S, Bunick CG. Circadian Oscillations of Minimal Erythema Dose (MED) are Also Influenced by Diet in Patients with Psoriasis: A Chronomedical Study. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2023; 13:2229-2246. [PMID: 37573289 PMCID: PMC10539244 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-023-00987-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Minimal erythema dose (MED) remains a parameter of paramount importance to orient narrow-band (NB)-UVB phototherapy in psoriatic (PsO) patients. Recently, circadian rhythm and diet were recognized as potential MED modulators, but their mutual interaction remains understudied. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the potential diet modulation of MED circadian oscillations. METHODS In the first phase, a cohort study was performed comparing potential MED oscillations (morning, afternoon, and evening) among omnivorous psoriatic patients before and after a phototherapy cycle and omnivorous healthy controls. The two groups were age-, gender-, skin-type-, MED-, and diet-matched. Then, in the second phase, another cohort study was carried out comparing MED oscillations 24 h after the last phototherapeutic session only in psoriatic patients cleared with NB-UVB and undergoing different diets (vegan, vegetarian, paleo , ketogenic, intermittent circadian fasting, and omnivore). Patients with different diets were age-, gender-, and skin-type matched. RESULTS In the first phase, we enrolled only omnivores, specifically 54 PsO patients and 54 healthy individuals. Their MED before and after NB-UVB therapy changed significantly among the three different time-points (morning, afternoon, and evening) (p < 0.001). The time effect was statistically significant in both groups before and after phototherapy. In the second phase, we enrolled 144 PsO patients (vegan, vegetarian, paleo, ketogenic, intermittent circadian fasting, and omnivore). MED circadian oscillations preserved a significant difference also after clearance and were influenced by diet type and time of day (p < 0.001). In particular, vegans displayed the lowest MED values, whilst Ramadan fasting showed the highest values in morning, afternoon, and evening. CONCLUSIONS Diet, like other ongoing therapies, should be reported in the medical records of patients with psoriasis undergoing NB-UVB and patients with lower MEDs should be preferentially treated in the morning when the MED is higher.
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- Giovanni Damiani
- Italian Center for Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
- PhD Degree Program in Pharmacological Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padua, 35131 Padua, Italy
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- Clinical Dermatology Department, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, 00144 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council (CNR), 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Italian Center for Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiologic, Vascular and Thoracic Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Italian Center for Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Cardiologic, Vascular and Thoracic Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Dermatology, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, and Maternal/Child Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA
- Program in Translational Biomedicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA
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Molina-Menor E, Carlotto N, Vidal-Verdú À, Pérez-Ferriols A, Pérez-Pastor G, Porcar M. Ecology and resistance to UV light and antibiotics of microbial communities on UV cabins in the dermatology service of a Spanish hospital. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14547. [PMID: 37666842 PMCID: PMC10477284 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40996-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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Microorganisms colonize all possible ecological habitats, including those subjected to harsh stressors such as UV radiation. Hospitals, in particular the UV cabins used in phototherapy units, constitute an environment in which microbes are intermittently subjected to UV irradiation. This selective pressure, in addition to the frequent use of antibiotics by patients, may represent a threat in the context of the increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance. In this work, a collection of microorganisms has been established in order to study the microbiota associated to the inner and outer surfaces of UV cabins and to assess their resistance to UV light and the antibiotics frequently used in the Dermatology Service of a Spanish hospital. Our results show that UV cabins harbor a relatively diverse biocenosis dominated by typically UV-resistant microorganisms commonly found in sun-irradiated environments, such as Kocuria, Micrococcus or Deinococcus spp., but also clinically relevant taxa, such as Staphylococcus or Pseudomonas spp. The UV-radiation assays revealed that, although some isolates displayed some resistance, UV is not a major factor shaping the biocenosis living on the cabins, since a similar pool of resistant microorganisms was identified on the external surface of the cabins. Interestingly, some Staphylococcus spp. displayed resistance to one or more antibiotics, although the hospital reported no cases of antibiotic-resistance infections of the patients using the cabins. Finally, no association between UV and antibiotic resistances was found.
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- Esther Molina-Menor
- Institute for Integrative Systems Biology (I2SysBio, University of Valencia-CSIC), Valencia, Spain
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- Institute for Integrative Systems Biology (I2SysBio, University of Valencia-CSIC), Valencia, Spain
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- Institute for Integrative Systems Biology (I2SysBio, University of Valencia-CSIC), Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Consorcio Hospital General de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Institute for Integrative Systems Biology (I2SysBio, University of Valencia-CSIC), Valencia, Spain.
- Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence SL (Parc Científic Universitat de València, C/ Catedràtic Agustín Escardino Benlloch 9, Paterna, Spain.
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Agaoglu E, Erdogan HK, Acer E, Saracoglu ZN, Bilgin M. Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy for pityriasis lichenoides: A real-life experience. PHOTODERMATOLOGY, PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2023; 39:520-526. [PMID: 37340660 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pityriasis lichenoides (PL) is a papulosquamous disease affecting both children and adults, for which narrowband-UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy is regarded as a commonly used treatment option. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of NB-UVB phototherapy in the management of PL and to compare response rates in pediatric and adult age groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS This observational, retrospective study included 20 PL patients (12 pityriasis lichenoides chronica; PLC, 8 pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta; PLEVA) who failed to respond to other treatment modalities. The data for this study were collected retrospectively from patient follow-up forms in the phototherapy unit. RESULTS A complete response (CR) was obtained in all pediatric patients with PL, while 53.8% of adult patients had achieved CR. The mean cumulative dose required to achieve the CR was higher in pediatric patients than adult patients with PL (p < .05). The CR was achieved in 6 (75%) of 8 PLEVA patients, while 8 (66.7%) of 12 PLC patients had reached to CR. The mean number of exposures for patients with PLC to achieve a CR was higher than patients with PLEVA (p < .05). Erythema was the most common adverse effect during phototherapy particularly in 5 (35.7%) of the patients with PL who had achieved CR. CONCLUSIONS NB-UVB is an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for PL especially in diffuse types. A higher response can be obtained in children with higher cumulative dose. Patients with PLC may require more exposures for CR than patients with PLEVA.
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- Esra Agaoglu
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Lu H, Niu L, Yu L, Jin K, Zhang J, Liu J, Zhu X, Wu Y, Zhang Y. Cancer phototherapy with nano-bacteria biohybrids. J Control Release 2023; 360:133-148. [PMID: 37315693 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The utilization of light for therapeutic interventions, also known as phototherapy, has been extensively employed in the treatment of a wide range of illnesses, including cancer. Despite the benefits of its non-invasive nature, phototherapy still faces challenges pertaining to the delivery of phototherapeutic agents, phototoxicity, and light delivery. The incorporation of nanomaterials and bacteria in phototherapy has emerged as a promising approach that leverages the unique properties of each component. The resulting nano-bacteria biohybrids exhibit enhanced therapeutic efficacy when compared to either component individually. In this review, we summarize and discuss the various strategies for assembling nano-bacteria biohybrids and their applications in phototherapy. We provide a comprehensive overview of the properties and functionalities of nanomaterials and cells in the biohybrids. Notably, we highlight the roles of bacteria beyond their function as drug vehicles, particularly their capacity to produce bioactive molecules. Despite being in its early stage, the integration of photoelectric nanomaterials and genetically engineered bacteria holds promise as an effective biosystem for antitumor phototherapy. The utilization of nano-bacteria biohybrids in phototherapy is a promising avenue for future investigation, with the potential to enhance treatment outcomes for cancer patients.
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- Hongfei Lu
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 119077, Singapore; National University of Singapore Research Institute, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China.
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Sreya R, Nene S, Pathade V, Singh SB, Srivastava S. Emerging trends in combination strategies with phototherapy in advanced psoriasis management. Inflammopharmacology 2023:10.1007/s10787-023-01257-2. [PMID: 37326755 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01257-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Psoriasis is a non-contagious, chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease with cutaneous manifestations such as red, raised scaly plaques. Current treatment approaches for psoriasis comprise topical therapy, systemic therapy, phototherapy, psoralen with UVA(PUVA) and biologics. Regardless of the progression in therapeutic approaches (novel therapies like biologics) in psoriasis, phototherapy is also an economical, compelling and safe treatment option that lacks the immunosuppressive properties as well as the toxicities of traditional modalities. It can be combined safely with other therapeutic options such as topical therapies and novel biologics and provide effective therapy. The aim of the current review is to analyze the literature on the safety as well as the efficacy of phototherapy with various treatment modalities in the management of psoriasis. This review summarizes randomized controlled clinical trials addressing combinations of phototherapy with other treatment modalities for the management of psoriasis. The findings of these clinical studies are elaborated.
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- Ratnam Sreya
- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500037, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500037, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500037, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500037, India.
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Jo SJ, Baek YS, Kim TG, Jeong KH, Kim JE, Choi YS, Kim B, Lee ES, Choe YB. Basic Therapeutic Approach for Patients with Plaque Psoriasis: Korean Expert Consensus Using the Modified Delphi Method. Ann Dermatol 2023; 35:173-182. [PMID: 37290951 DOI: 10.5021/ad.22.216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, there is no consensus on the treatment of psoriasis in Korean patients. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to establish a consensus on the basic therapeutic principles for Korean patients with plaque psoriasis. METHODS Using the modified Delphi method, a steering committee proposed 53 statements for the first Delphi round, which covered five subjects: (1) the goal of treatment and evaluation of disease severity, (2) topical therapy, (3) phototherapy, (4) conventional systemic therapy, and (5) biologic therapy. The panel of dermatologists scored the level of agreement for each statement on a ten-point scale with scores ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 10 (strongly agree). After discussing the results of the first round, the committee reformulated 41 statements. Finally, consensus was defined as more than 70% of the second round scores being ≥7. RESULTS The panel participants strongly agreed that the ideal treatment goals for Korean patients with plaque psoriasis should include complete skin clearance and high dermatological quality of life. A strong consensus was also reached on the use of topical agents for psoriasis of any severity, the consideration of phototherapy before biologics therapy, the conventional systemic agents for moderate-to-severe psoriasis, and the recommendation of biologic for retractable psoriasis to conventional systemic therapy and phototherapy. CONCLUSION This modified Delphi panel established an expert consensus on the therapeutic approach for Korean patients with plaque psoriasis. This consensus may improve the treatment outcomes for psoriasis in Korea.
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- Seong Jin Jo
- Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
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- Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Boonpethkaew S, Meephansan J, Charoensuksira S, Jumlongpim O, Tangtanatakul P, Wongpiyabovorn J, Komine M, Morita A. Elucidating the NB-UVB mechanism by comparing transcriptome alteration on the edge and center of psoriatic plaques. Sci Rep 2023; 13:4384. [PMID: 36928592 PMCID: PMC10020439 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31610-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Narrow band-ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) is an effective treatment for psoriasis. We aim to generate a potential mechanism of NB-UVB through comparing the transcriptomic profile before and after NB-UVB treatment between the peripheral edge of lesional skin (PE skin) and the center of lesional skin (CE skin) on the basis of molecular mechanisms of these two areas display different downstream functions. More than one-fourth of the NB-UVB-altered genes were found to be plaque-specific. Some of them were psoriasis signature genes that were downregulated by NB-UVB in, both, PE and CE skin (core alteration), such as IL36G, DEFB4A/B, S100A15, KRT16, and KRT6A. After NB-UVB treatment, the activity score of upstream cytokines, such as interferons, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-17, and IL-22 in pathogenesis decreased. In addition, NB-UVB could restore normal keratinization by upregulating LORICRIN and KRT2, particularly in the CE skin. Finally, we illustrated that NB-UVB is capable of suppressing molecules from the initiation to maintenance phase of plaque formation, thereby normalizing psoriatic plaques. This finding supports the usefulness of NB-UVB treatment in clinical practice and may help in the development of new treatment approaches in which NB-UVB treatment is included for patients with psoriasis or other inflammatory skin diseases.
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- Suphagan Boonpethkaew
- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand.
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- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Center of Excellence in Immunology and Immune-Mediated Disease, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Center of Excellence in Immunology and Immune-Mediated Disease, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Geriatric and Environmental Dermatology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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Roskoski R. Deucravacitinib is an allosteric TYK2 protein kinase inhibitor FDA-approved for the treatment of psoriasis. Pharmacol Res 2023; 189:106642. [PMID: 36754102 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Psoriasis is a heterogeneous, inflammatory, autoimmune skin disease that affects up to 2% of the world's population. There are many treatment modalities including topical medicines, ultraviolet light therapy, monoclonal antibodies, and several oral medications. Cytokines play a central role in the pathogenesis of this disorder including TNF-α, (tumor necrosis factor-α) IL-17A (interleukin-17A), IL-17F, IL-22, and IL-23. Cytokine signaling involves transduction mediated by the JAK-STAT pathway. There are four JAKS (JAK1/2/3 and TYK2) and six STATS (signal transducer and activators of transcription). Janus kinases contain an inactive JH2 domain that is aminoterminal to the active JH1 domain. Under basal conditions, the JH2 domain inhibits the activity of the JH1 domain. Deucravacitinib is an orally effective N-trideuteromethyl-pyridazine derivative that targets and stabilizes the TYK2 JH2 domain and thereby blocks TYK2 JH1 activity. Seven other JAK inhibitors, which target the JAK family JH1 domain, are prescribed for the treatment of neoplastic and other inflammatory diseases. The use of deuterium in the trimethylamide decreases the rate of demethylation and slows the production of a metabolite that is active against a variety of targets in addition to TYK2. A second unique aspect in the development of deucravacitinib is the targeting of a pseudokinase domain. Deucravacitinib is rather specific for TYK2 and its toxic effects are much less than those of the other FDA-approved JAK inhibitors. The successful development of deucravacitinib may stimulate the development of additional pseudokinase ligands for the JAK family and for other kinase families as well.
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- Robert Roskoski
- Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, 3754 Brevard Road, Suite 106, Box 19, Horse Shoe, NC 28742-8814, United States.
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Roche D, Murphy M, O'Connor C. 'Light treatment'? The burden of treatment in ultraviolet B phototherapy. PHOTODERMATOLOGY, PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2023; 39:178-180. [PMID: 36537700 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Darren Roche
- Dermatology, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- Dermatology, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.,Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Dermatology, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.,Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Yang X, Wang J, Wang H, Kong M, Chen Q. Acute Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Developed Resistance to Adalimumab Was Successfully Treated with Narrowband Ultraviolet B and Acitretin: A Case Report. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2022; 15:2541-2546. [PMID: 36466946 PMCID: PMC9709846 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s391463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 04/03/2024]
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Acute generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a severe but rare variant of psoriasis, characterized by an acute eruption of extensive erythema with numerous non-follicular pustules. In rare cases, local pustular psoriasis like acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau (ACH) may progress into acute GPP if improperly treated. ACH and GPP are rare in the clinic and their treatment is more complex and often treatment-resistant compared to psoriasis vulgaris (PV). A variety of anti-psoriasis biologics emerging in recent years have been reported for the treatment of ACH and acute GPP. Biologics is considered to be an upgraded treatment option for traditional anti-psoriasis agents. But there are few reports of GPP patients developing resistance to biologics, or what if biologics fails. Herein, we report a case of acute GPP that developed from ACH, initially responded extremely well to adalimumab, but the treatment failed when the patient treated with the drug again, which is thought to have developed resistance to adalimumab, finally successfully treated with narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) and acitretin.
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- Xianjie Yang
- Department of Dermatology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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Zhou W, Yin L, Zhang X, Liang T, Guo Z, Liu Y, Xie C, Fan Q. Recent advances in small molecule dye-based nanotheranostics for NIR-II photoacoustic imaging-guided cancer therapy. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1002006. [PMID: 36246348 PMCID: PMC9556702 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1002006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Photoacoustic (PA) imaging in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window has gained more and more attention in recent years and showed great potential in the field of bioimaging. Until now, numerous materials have been developed as contrast agents for NIR-II PA imaging. Among them, small molecule dyes hold unique advantages such as definite structures and capability of fast clearance from body. By virtue of these advantages, small molecule dyes-constructed nanoparticles have relatively small size and show promise in the clinical translation. Thus, in this minireview, we summarize recent advances in small molecule dyes-based nanotheranostics for NIR-II PA imaging and cancer therapy. Studies about NIR-II PA imaging-guided phototherapy are first introduced. Then, NIR-II PA imaging-guided phototherapy-based combination therapeutic systems are reviewed. Finally, the conclusion and perspectives of this field are summarized and discussed.
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- *Correspondence: Chen Xie, ; Quli Fan,
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- *Correspondence: Chen Xie, ; Quli Fan,
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Pranty AI, Shumka S, Adjaye J. Bilirubin-Induced Neurological Damage: Current and Emerging iPSC-Derived Brain Organoid Models. Cells 2022; 11:cells11172647. [PMID: 36078055 PMCID: PMC9454749 DOI: 10.3390/cells11172647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bilirubin-induced neurological damage (BIND) has been a subject of studies for decades, yet the molecular mechanisms at the core of this damage remain largely unknown. Throughout the years, many in vivo chronic bilirubin encephalopathy models, such as the Gunn rat and transgenic mice, have further elucidated the molecular basis of bilirubin neurotoxicity as well as the correlations between high levels of unconjugated bilirubin (UCB) and brain damage. Regardless of being invaluable, these models cannot accurately recapitulate the human brain and liver system; therefore, establishing a physiologically recapitulating in vitro model has become a prerequisite to unveil the breadth of complexities that accompany the detrimental effects of UCB on the liver and developing human brain. Stem-cell-derived 3D brain organoid models offer a promising platform as they bear more resemblance to the human brain system compared to existing models. This review provides an explicit picture of the current state of the art, advancements, and challenges faced by the various models as well as the possibilities of using stem-cell-derived 3D organoids as an efficient tool to be included in research, drug screening, and therapeutic strategies for future clinical applications.
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Branisteanu D, Dirzu D, Toader M, Branisteanu D, Nicolescu A, Brihan I, Bogdanici C, Branisteanu G, Dimitriu A, Anton N, Porumb E. Phototherapy in dermatological maladies (Review). Exp Ther Med 2022; 23:259. [PMID: 35251325 PMCID: PMC8892600 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Since the introduction of modern phototherapy in 1903 by Nobel Prize-winner Niels Ryberg Finsen, the usage of this therapy in the medical field has grown, techniques have been refined and developed, and it has gained widespread acceptance. Psoriasis vulgaris, parapsoriasis, lichen planus, atopic dermatitis, neonatal jaundice, urticaria, morphea, vitiligo, granuloma annulare and cutaneous T cell lymphoma are only a few dermatological indications that come along with satisfactory results. Most often, it is a 2nd or 3rd line therapy being an alternative in more severe or refractory diseases. Despite the side effects that may occur after phototherapy, which are often minor, the benefits can be significant. Unfortunately, the absolute contraindications limit the use of this type of treatment and implicitly the management of these patients. The current review aimed to combine the recommendations of phototherapy in dermatology, the types of phototherapy that can be suitable for certain dermatological diseases and to emphasize its importance in certain conditions that are associated with significant remission rates.
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- Daciana Branisteanu
- Department of Dermatology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Railway Clinical Hospital, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Oral Dermatology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, ‘Roma’ Medical Center for Diagnosis and Treatment, 011773 Bucharest, Romania
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- Dermatology Department, Dermatology Clinic, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, ‘Arcadia’ Hospitals and Medical Centers, 700620 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Park C, Korman AM, Dulmage BL. An overview of the efficacy of phototherapy in oncodermatology. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:5591-5600. [PMID: 35107598 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-06841-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cutaneous adverse events (AEs) following cancer immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy have been well-documented in the literature. A number of case reports have identified phototherapy, a form of light therapy that mimics sunlight exposure, as a noninvasive treatment modality for these cutaneous toxicities. By inducing local suppression of the immune system, phototherapy is a skin-directed treatment with minimal effect on tumor response. Phototherapy may therefore be a viable treatment option for cutaneous AEs from cancer therapies. METHODS We reviewed the literature for patients treated with phototherapy for cutaneous AEs following cancer immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or chemotherapy. We also included three previously unpublished cases from our own institution. RESULTS We identified 24 patients (80% male, mean age 67 years, range 49-75 years). Patients received the following phototherapy types: NB-UVB (n = 17), PUVA (n = 6), or PDT (n = 1). A topical steroid was used in conjunction with phototherapy in seven patients. At phototherapy onset, cancer treatment was either continued, temporarily discontinued, or discontinued (n = 9, 6, 7, respectively; in two cases, the cancer treatment course was unknown). Improvement of cutaneous AEs was observed in 96% of patients. CONCLUSIONS Phototherapy resulted in full or partial improvement in all but one patient. A topical steroid was used in nearly a third of patients, suggesting some oncodermatologists co-administer topicals to further boost response. Continuation of cancer therapy in the majority of patients highlights an additional advantage of phototherapy. We believe phototherapy may be an effective adjunctive treatment to topical steroids when treating these cutaneous toxicities.
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- Candice Park
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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Oulee A, Javadi SS, Martin A, Do T, Wu JJ. Phototherapy trends in dermatology 2015-2018. J DERMATOL TREAT 2021; 33:2545-2546. [PMID: 34913808 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2021.2019660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trends in phototherapy utilization including its main clinical indications were last characterized by Luersen et al. for the time period of 1997-2010. In this study, we update data on the use of phototherapy in the United States from 2015 to 2018. METHODS We queried the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) data on the number of phototherapy visits as well as demographics and associated dermatoses. RESULTS There were approximately 1.31 million outpatient phototherapy visits during the study period with a decreasing trend over time. Leading indications for phototherapy were dermatitis not otherwise specified (NOS), (25.7%) followed by atopic dermatitis (AD) (11.7%), and pruritus (9.7%). CONCLUSION There is a downtrend in the use of phototherapy from 2015 to 2018. Psoriasis is no longer the main indication for phototherapy, which may be due to the advent of highly effective novel biologics.
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- Aislyn Oulee
- Dermatology Research and Education Foundation, Irvine, CA, USA.,Riverside School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Dermatology Research and Education Foundation, Irvine, CA, USA.,David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Dermatology Research and Education Foundation, Irvine, CA, USA.,Riverside School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Dermatology Research and Education Foundation, Irvine, CA, USA
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Bolitho E, Sanchez-Cano C, Shi H, Quinn PD, Harkiolaki M, Imberti C, Sadler PJ. Single-Cell Chemistry of Photoactivatable Platinum Anticancer Complexes. J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:20224-20240. [PMID: 34808054 PMCID: PMC8662725 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c08630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The Pt(IV) prodrug trans, trans, trans-[Pt(pyridine)2(N3)2(OH)2] (Pt1) and its coumarin derivative trans, trans, trans-[Pt(pyridine)2(N3)2(OH)(coumarin-3-carboxylate)] (Pt2) are promising agents for photoactivated chemotherapy. These complexes are inert in the dark but release Pt(II) species and radicals upon visible light irradiation, resulting in photocytotoxicity toward cancer cells. Here, we have used synchrotron techniques to investigate the in-cell behavior of these prodrugs and visualize, for the first time, changes in cellular morphology and Pt localization upon treatment with and without light irradiation. We show that photoactivation of Pt2 induces remarkable cellular damage with extreme alterations to multiple cellular components, including formation of vacuoles, while also significantly increasing the cellular accumulation of Pt species compared to dark conditions. X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) measurements in cells treated with Pt2 indicate only partial reduction of the prodrug upon irradiation, highlighting that phototoxicity in cancer cells may involve not only Pt(II) photoproducts but also photoexcited Pt(IV) species.
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- Elizabeth
M. Bolitho
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
- Diamond
Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Avenue, Didcot OX11 0DE, United
Kingdom
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- Center
for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research
and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo de Miramon 182, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
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- Diamond
Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Avenue, Didcot OX11 0DE, United
Kingdom
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- Diamond
Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Avenue, Didcot OX11 0DE, United
Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
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Maki Y, Kashiwagi S, Kimizuka Y. Laser vaccine adjuvants: Light-augmented immune responses. Vaccine 2021; 39:6805-6812. [PMID: 34666921 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Adjuvants are essential for ensuring the efficacy of modern vaccines. Considering frequent local and systemic adverse reactions, research into the development of safer and more effective adjuvants is being actively conducted. In recent years, the novel concept of laser vaccine adjuvants, which use the physical energy of light, has been developed. For long, light has been known to affect the physiological functions in living organisms. Since the development of lasers as stable light sources, laser adjuvants have evolved explosively in multiple ways over recent decades. Future laser adjuvants would have the potential not only to enhance the efficacy of conventional vaccine preparations but also to salvage candidate vaccines abandoned during development because of insufficient immunogenicity or owing to their inability to be combined with conventional adjuvants. Furthermore, the safety and efficacy of non-invasive laser adjuvants make them advantageous for vaccine dose sparing, which would be favorable for the timely and equitable global distribution of vaccines. In this review, we first describe the basics of light-tissue interactions, and then summarize the classification of lasers, the history of laser adjuvants, and the mechanisms by which different lasers elicit an immune response.
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- Yohei Maki
- Division of Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513, Japan
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 149 13th Street, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513, Japan.
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dermatology practice cannot be overstated. At its peak, the pandemic resulted in the temporary closure of ambulatory sites as resources were reallocated towards pandemic response efforts. Many outpatient clinics have since reopened and are beginning to experience a semblance of pre-pandemic routine, albeit with restrictions in place. We provide an overview of how COVID-19 has affected dermatology practice globally beginning with the rise of teledermatology. A summary of expert recommendations that shape the "new normal" in various domains of dermatology practice, namely, dermatology consultation, procedural dermatology, and phototherapy, is also provided.
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- Angeli Eloise Torres
- Department of Dermatology, Makati Medical Center, Makati City, Philippines; Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, 3031 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, 3031 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University, 1 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
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Le M, Berman-Rosa M, Ghazawi FM, Bourcier M, Fiorillo L, Gooderham M, Guenther L, Hanna S, Hong HCH, Landells I, Lansang P, Marcoux D, Wiseman MC, Yeung J, Lynde C, Litvinov IV. Systematic Review on the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:682547. [PMID: 34540860 PMCID: PMC8440866 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.682547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing and remitting disease that can be difficult to treat despite a recently approved biologic therapy targeting IL-4/IL-13 receptor. Oral janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) represent a novel therapeutic class of targeted therapy to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). Objective: To review the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic characteristics of oral JAKi in the treatment of AD. Methods: A PRISMA systematic review was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE (Ovid), and PubMed databases for studies assessing the efficacy, safety, and/or pharmacokinetic properties of oral forms of JAKi in the treatment of AD in pediatric or adult populations from inception to June 2021. Results: 496 papers were reviewed. Of 28 articles that underwent full text screening, 11 met our inclusion criteria for final qualitative review. Four studies examined abrocitinib; three studies examined baricitinib; three examined upadacitinib and one examined gusacitinib (ASN002). Significant clinical efficacy and a reassuring safety profile was reported for all JAKi agents reviewed. Rapid symptom control was reported for abrocitinib, baricitinib and upadacitinib. Limitations: Given the relatively limited evidence for each JAKi and the differences in patient eligibility criteria between studies, the data was not deemed suitable for a meta-analysis at this time. Conclusion: Given their ability to achieve rapid symptom control with a reassuring safety profile, we recommend considering the use of JAKi as a reliable systemic treatment option for adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD, who are unresponsive to topical or skin directed treatments.
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- Michelle Le
- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Dermatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- SKiN Centre for Dermatology, Probity Medical Research, and Queens University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology and Skin Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Dermatology, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Probity Medical Research, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Shi H, Kasparkova J, Soulié C, Clarkson GJ, Imberti C, Novakova O, Paterson MJ, Brabec V, Sadler PJ. DNA-Intercalative Platinum Anticancer Complexes Photoactivated by Visible Light. Chemistry 2021; 27:10711-10716. [PMID: 34046954 PMCID: PMC8361943 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202101168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Photoactivatable agents offer the prospect of highly selective cancer therapy with low side effects and novel mechanisms of action that can combat current drug resistance. 1,8-Naphthalimides with their extended π system can behave as light-harvesting groups, fluorescent probes and DNA intercalators. We conjugated N-(carboxymethyl)-1,8-naphthalimide (gly-R-Nap) with an R substituent on the naphthyl group to photoactive diazido PtIV complexes to form t,t,t-[Pt(py)2 (N3 )2 (OH)(gly-R-Nap)], R=H (1), 3-NO2 (2) or 4-NMe2 (3). They show enhanced photo-oxidation, cellular accumulation and promising photo-cytotoxicity in human A2780 ovarian, A549 lung and PC3 prostate cancer cells with visible light activation, and low dark cytotoxicity. Complexes 1 and 2 exhibit pre-intercalation into DNA, resulting in enhanced photo-induced DNA crosslinking. Complex 3 has a red-shifted absorption band at 450 nm, allowing photoactivation and photo-cytotoxicity with green light.
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- Huayun Shi
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of WarwickCoventryCV4 7ALUK
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- Institute of BiophysicsCzech Academy of SciencesKralovopolska 13561265BrnoCzech Republic
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- Institute of Chemical SciencesSchool of Engineering & Physical SciencesHeriot-Watt UniversityEdinburghEH14 4ASUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of WarwickCoventryCV4 7ALUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of WarwickCoventryCV4 7ALUK
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- Institute of BiophysicsCzech Academy of SciencesKralovopolska 13561265BrnoCzech Republic
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- Institute of Chemical SciencesSchool of Engineering & Physical SciencesHeriot-Watt UniversityEdinburghEH14 4ASUK
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- Institute of BiophysicsCzech Academy of SciencesKralovopolska 13561265BrnoCzech Republic
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of WarwickCoventryCV4 7ALUK
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Woodbury MJ, Cohen JM, Merola JF, Perez-Chada LM. Leveraging behavioral economics to promote treatment adherence: A primer for the practicing dermatologist. J Am Acad Dermatol 2021; 87:1075-1080. [PMID: 34098000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The problem of suboptimal treatment adherence among patients with dermatologic or other diseases has not been adequately addressed in health care. Despite a wide range of efficacious therapies, nonadherence remains a primary driver of suboptimal clinical outcomes. Novel solutions to address this unmet need can be found in behavioral economics. By leveraging our understanding of human decision-making, we may better promote treatment adherence, thereby improving quality of life and decreasing economic burdens. Behavioral economics has been studied extensively in relation to topics such as health policy and health behaviors; however, there is a dearth of research applying this approach to chronic diseases and only a handful within dermatology. We conducted a scoping review in PubMed to identify articles that discuss behavioral economics and its application to treatment adherence in dermatologic patients, with a particular focus on psoriasis, followed by a summary of key ethical considerations. We found that such principles can be employed in cost-effective, scalable interventions that improve patient adherence to a range of medical therapies and lifestyle modifications.
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Skarga VV, Matrosov AA, Nichugovskiy AI, Negrebetsky VV, Maslov MA, Boldyrev IA, Malakhov MV. pH-Dependent Photoinduced Interconversion of Furocoumaric and Furocoumarinic Acids. Molecules 2021; 26:2800. [PMID: 34068591 PMCID: PMC8126128 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Photo-controlled or photo-regulated molecules, especially biologically active and operating in physiological conditions, are in steady demand. Herein, furocoumaric and furocoumarinic acids being (Z/E)-isomers relative to each other were obtained in two stages starting from psoralen: the alkaline solvolysis of psoralen led to furocoumaric acid, which was further Z → E photoisomerized (365 nm) to furocoumarinic acid. The kinetics of Z → E photoisomerization was monitored by HPLC and UV-vis spectrophotometry. Photophysical characteristics in the aqueous phase for both acids, as well as the reversibility of (Z/E) photoisomerization process, were also assessed. Furocoumarinic acid was found to be visibly fluorescent at pH 2.0-12.0, with the maxima of fluorescence emission spectra being pH-dependent. The reverse E → Z photoisomerization predicted by quantum chemistry calculations as energetically favorable for the monoanionic form of furocoumarinic acid was proved in the experiment while being complicated by pyrone ring closure back to psoralen in acidic and neutral conditions. The preparative synthesis of furocoumarinic acid outlined in this work is particularly valuable in view of a wide range of pharmacological effects previously predicted for this compound.
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- Vladislav V. Skarga
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanov Str., 117997 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.S.); (A.A.M.); (V.V.N.); (I.A.B.)
- Lomonosov Institute of Fine Chemical Technologies, MIREA—Russian Technological University, 86 Vernadsky Ave., 119571 Moscow, Russia; (A.I.N.); (M.A.M.)
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanov Str., 117997 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.S.); (A.A.M.); (V.V.N.); (I.A.B.)
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- Lomonosov Institute of Fine Chemical Technologies, MIREA—Russian Technological University, 86 Vernadsky Ave., 119571 Moscow, Russia; (A.I.N.); (M.A.M.)
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanov Str., 117997 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.S.); (A.A.M.); (V.V.N.); (I.A.B.)
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- Lomonosov Institute of Fine Chemical Technologies, MIREA—Russian Technological University, 86 Vernadsky Ave., 119571 Moscow, Russia; (A.I.N.); (M.A.M.)
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanov Str., 117997 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.S.); (A.A.M.); (V.V.N.); (I.A.B.)
- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 16/10 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., 117997 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanov Str., 117997 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.S.); (A.A.M.); (V.V.N.); (I.A.B.)
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Aubin F, Chaignot C, Gallais-Serezal I. Decline in the use of phototherapy in France from 2010 to 2019. Br J Dermatol 2021; 185:662-663. [PMID: 33837522 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.20384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- F Aubin
- University of Bourgogne Franche Comté, Inserm 1098, and University Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Besançon, France
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- Caisse Nationale d'Assurance Maladie, Paris, France
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- University of Bourgogne Franche Comté, Inserm 1098, and University Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Besançon, France
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Muddasani S, Fleischer AB, Feldman SR. Studies of single and multiple institutions may illustrate different treatment practices for psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2021; 85:e51-e52. [PMID: 33757797 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.03.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Suraj Muddasani
- College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Department of Pathology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Department of Dermatology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Mei L, Xu Z, Miao Z, Yun M, Luan Y, Yang D, Xia L. Polymyxin B-functionalized phthalocyanine for chemo-photodynamic antibacterial therapy in enhanced wound healing. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj00355k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The rapid healing of bacteria-infected wounds was achieved via synergistic photodynamic antimicrobial therapy and chemotherapy using polymyxin B-functionalized phthalocyanine.
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- Lin Mei
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Zhongyuan University of Technology
- Zhengzhou 450007
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Zhongyuan University of Technology
- Zhengzhou 450007
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Zhongyuan University of Technology
- Zhengzhou 450007
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Zhongyuan University of Technology
- Zhengzhou 450007
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Zhongyuan University of Technology
- Zhengzhou 450007
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Zhongyuan University of Technology
- Zhengzhou 450007
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Zhongyuan University of Technology
- Zhengzhou 450007
- P. R. China
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Harari M. Commentary: Effect of Dead Sea Climatotherapy on Psoriasis; A Prospective Cohort Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 7:586418. [PMID: 33330544 PMCID: PMC7715007 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.586418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Marco Harari
- Dead Sea and Arava Reseach Center, Masada Institute, Jerusalem, Israel
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Botsali A. Commentary on "Role of phototherapy in the era of biologics". J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 84:e93. [PMID: 32950544 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.08.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Aysenur Botsali
- Department of Dermatology, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Response to: "Commentary on 'Role of phototherapy in the era of biologics'". J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 84:e95-e96. [PMID: 32950547 PMCID: PMC7497543 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.09.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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