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2d
A glycosylated AIE-active Fe(III) photosensitizer activated by the tumor microenvironment for synergistic type I photodynamic and chemodynamic therapy. (PubMed, Nanoscale)
Compared with the monotherapy of PDT or CDT, BT-TPE@Fe-Lac can significantly increase the intracellular ROS levels to induce more tumor cell death under low drug doses and hypoxia-dependent conditions. This strategy leverages the unique properties of the TME to optimize therapeutic outcomes, offering a promising approach for the TME-responsive nanoplatform in advanced cancer therapy.
Journal
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MUC4 (Mucin 4, Cell Surface Associated)
2d
Advanced Nanoplatform Mediated by CRISPR-Cas9 and Aggregation-Induced Emission Photosensitizers to Boost Cancer Theranostics. (PubMed, ACS Nano)
Exceptional multimodal imaging navigation has also been developed. Excellent theranostics performance was substantiated in diverse tumor models, implying that this synergistic strategy of phototheranostics and immunotherapy provides a paradigm shift in emerging CRISPR-mediated nanomedicines.
Journal • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
3d
Carbon nanodots as photosensitizer in photodynamic inactivation of Rickettsia slovaca. (PubMed, Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther)
By freebayes analysis in treated samples, a stop-lost mutation was detected in pseudogene (RSL_RS06070), while the possible effect on down-stream genes including tsaD, acyl-CoA-desaturase, 30S ribosomal protein S6 and DUF424 family protein. The frameshift mutation was localized within clpB pseudogene belonging to stress-response heat-shock proteins.
Journal
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RPS6 (Ribosomal Protein S6)
4d
Gq/G11 oncogenic mutations promote PD-L1 expression and suppress tumor immunity. (PubMed, Eur J Cell Biol)
Furthermore, silencing YAP or treating with its inhibitor, Verteporfin, attenuated PD-L1 expression induced by Gq/G11 mutations, thereby enhancing T cell activation and T cell-mediated cytotoxicity. Collectively, this study reveals a potential role of Gq/G11 mutations on immune evasion of UM, a new mechanism of Gq/11 mutations-induced tumorigenesis, highlighting Gq/G11 and YAP as potential immunotherapeutic targets and suggesting Verteporfin as an adjuvant for immunotherapy of UM patients with GNAQ or GNA11 mutations.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • GNAQ (G Protein Subunit Alpha Q) • GNA11 (G Protein Subunit Alpha 11)
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PD-L1 expression • GNAQ mutation • GNA11 mutation
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Visudyne (verteporfin)
7d
Trial termination • Metastases
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Opdivo (nivolumab) • Photofrin (porfimer sodium)
10d
Enrollment closed • Enrollment change • Metastases
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Opdivo (nivolumab) • Photofrin (porfimer sodium)
15d
Trial completion date
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Ameluz (aminolevulinic acid)
23d
Padeliporfin VTP Using Robotic Assisted Bronchoscopy in Peripheral Lung Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=36, Recruiting, Impact Biotech Ltd | Suspended --> Recruiting
Enrollment open
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Tookad (padeliporfin)
29d
Immune Checkpoint-Modulating Photosensitizer That Targets BRD4 for Cancer Photoimmunotherapy. (PubMed, J Med Chem)
On the other hand, BRD-PS suppresses the expression of PD-L1 to avoid immune evasion. This work demonstrated the feasibility of utilizing a single photosensitizer to simultaneously induce immunogenic cell death and PD-L1 downregulation for synergistic cancer photoimmunotherapy.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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BRD4 (Bromodomain Containing 4)
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PD-L1 expression
1m
Two-pronged strategy: A mitochondria targeting AIE photosensitizer for hydrogen sulfide detection and type I and type II photodynamic therapy. (PubMed, Talanta)
In vivo PDT experiments showcased that TSPy-SS-P had excellent tumor retention capability, effective tumor ablation ability and good biocompatibility. This work provided a two-pronged strategy to design organelles targeted photosensitizers for H2S detection and effective PDT of tumors.
Journal
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TSPYL1 (Testis-Specific Y-Encoded-Like Protein 1)
1m
Panax Notoginseng Saponins promotes the meningeal lymphatic system-mediated hematoma absorption in intracerebral hemorrhage. (PubMed, Phytomedicine)
PNS might be effective for ICH treatment by enhancing lymphangiogenesis and the meningeal lymphatic drainage function, thereby attenuating inflammation and promoting neurological recovery. The role of PNS in regulation of MLVs was investigated for the first time. This study provides a novel insight for PNS in the medical therapy of ICH.
Journal
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TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha)
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Visudyne (verteporfin)
1m
EPIC- Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) for Immune-related Colitis (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=30, Not yet recruiting, Therakos, LLC, a Mallinckrodt Company
New P2 trial • Checkpoint inhibition
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Entyvio (vedolizumab)
1m
Screening of photosensitizers-ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter interactions in vitro. (PubMed, Cancer Drug Resist)
The ABCG2 inhibitor (fumitremorgin C) and P-gp inhibitor (valspodar) effectively blocked the transport mediated by ABCG2 and P-gp of rose bengal and BPD... In summary, our study provided new knowledge that temoporfin, talaporfin sodium, methylene blue, and indocyanine green are not substrates of ABCG2, P-gp, or MRP1...Rose bengal is a substrate of ABCG2, P-gp, and MRP1. The results presented here indicate ABC transporter substrate status as a possible cause for cellular resistance to photodynamic therapy with rose bengal, redaporfin, and BPD.
Preclinical • Journal
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ABCB1 (ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily B Member 1) • ABCG2 (ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily G Member 2) • ABCC1 (ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily C Member 1)
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Foscan (temoporfin) • Litx (talaporfin)
1m
A Type I Photosensitizer-Polymersome Boosts Reactive Oxygen Species Generation by Forcing H-Aggregation for Amplifying STING Immunotherapy. (PubMed, J Am Chem Soc)
A single systemic intravenous administration of PNBS/diABZI eradicated orthotopic mammary tumors in murine models, achieving long-term antitumor immune memory to inhibit tumor recurrence and metastasis and significantly improving long-term tumor-free survival. This work provides a design rule for boosting reactive oxygen species production by promoting the intersystem crossing process, highlighting the potential of Type I photosensitizer-polymer vehicles for augmenting STING immunotherapy.
Journal
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STING (stimulator of interferon response cGAMP interactor 1)
2ms
New P2 trial
2ms
Drug repositioning identifies potential autophagy inhibitors for the LIR motif p62/SQSTM1 protein. (PubMed, Comput Biol Chem)
The results revealed that the kanamycin, velpatasvir, verteporfin, and temoporfin significantly decreased the binding of LIR to the p62 protein. Finally, we experimentally confirmed that Kanamycin can inhibit autophagy-associated acidic vesicular formation in breast cancer MCF-7 and MDA-MB 231 cells. These repositioned drugs may represent novel autophagy modulators in clinical management, warranting further investigation.
Journal
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SQSTM1 (Sequestosome 1)
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Visudyne (verteporfin) • Foscan (temoporfin)
2ms
Padeliporfin VTP Using Robotic Assisted Bronchoscopy in Peripheral Lung Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=36, Suspended, Impact Biotech Ltd | Trial completion date: Dec 2027 --> Dec 2028 | Not yet recruiting --> Suspended | Trial primary completion date: May 2026 --> May 2027
Trial completion date • Trial suspension • Trial primary completion date
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Tookad (padeliporfin)
2ms
RNA sequencing identifies lung cancer lineage and facilitates drug repositioning. (PubMed, PeerJ)
Our results indicated that dinaciclib and alvocidib exhibited similar activity and sensitivity in the neuroendocrine cluster. Also, a lineage factor named KLF5 recognized by inferred transcriptional factors activity could be suppressed by verteporfin.
Journal • IO biomarker
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STK11 (Serine/threonine kinase 11)
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STK11 mutation
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Visudyne (verteporfin) • alvocidib (DSP-2033) • dinaciclib (MK-7965)
2ms
Enrollment open • Enrollment change
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Visudyne (verteporfin)
2ms
Bionic aggregation-induced emission photosensitizer for enhanced cancer immunotherapy. (PubMed, Mater Today Bio)
Compared to PDT alone, combination therapy shows greater advantages in tumor immunotherapy. The combination therapy strategy provides new ideas for cancer immunotherapy.
Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8)
2ms
Porphyrin photosensitizer molecules as effective medicine candidates for photodynamic therapy: electronic structure information aided design. (PubMed, RSC Adv)
It was found that porphyrin-PDI, Fe2-porphyrin-PDI, Zn-porphyrin-PDI, Mg-porphyrin-PDI, Zn-porphyrin combined with PDI through single bond (compound 1), and two acetylenic bonds (compound 2) in this work would be proposed as potential PS candidates for PDT process. This study was expected to provide PS candidates for the development of novel medicines in PDT.
Journal
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FASLG (Fas ligand)
2ms
Trial primary completion date • Head-to-Head
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Cysview (hexaminolevulinate)
2ms
A Phase 2 Study of Sonodynamic Therapy Using SONALA-001 and Exablate 4000 Type 2.0 in Patients with DIPG (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=15, Suspended, SonALAsense, Inc. | Trial completion date: Jul 2024 --> Oct 2024 | Terminated --> Suspended
Trial completion date • Trial suspension • Combination therapy
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ALA sonodynamic therapy
2ms
Photodynamic Therapy to Amplify the Response to Immunotherapy in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With Pleural Disease (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=5, Active, not recruiting, Roswell Park Cancer Institute | Suspended --> Active, not recruiting | N=16 --> 5 | Trial completion date: Mar 2025 --> Jan 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2025 --> Feb 2024
Enrollment closed • Enrollment change • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression
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Photofrin (porfimer sodium)
2ms
High Photocytotoxicity Iridium(III) Complex Photosensitizer for Photodynamic Therapy Induces Antitumor Effect Through GPX4-Dependent Ferroptosis. (PubMed, Small)
The generation of ROS mediated by IrC, along with the direct inhibition of GPX4 and glutathione, synergistically increased cellular oxidative stress and the level of lipid peroxidation. This study provides an effective approach for small molecule complexes to induce GPX4-dependent ferroptosis at low-dose photodynamic therapy.
Journal
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GPX4 (Glutathione Peroxidase 4)
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GPX4 expression • GPX4 overexpression
3ms
Optimization of a Modular Nanotransporter Design for Targeted Intracellular Delivery of Photosensitizer. (PubMed, Pharmaceutics)
Finally, the photodynamic efficacy of the photosensitizer attached to MNTN was significantly higher than when attached to either MNTC or the original MNTs. Thus, this work reveals that MNT's carrier module can be truncated without losing MNT functionality, favoring the N-terminal part of the carrier module due to its ability to bind Keap1.
Journal
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KEAP1 (Kelch Like ECH Associated Protein 1)
3ms
Molecular Determinants for Photodynamic Therapy Resistance and Improved Photosensitizer Delivery in Glioma. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
However, the scientific literature lacks clear data on the effects of PDT on many of the molecules described, and the available reports are often contradictory. In our work, we highlight the gaps in this knowledge and point to directions for further research that may enhance the efficacy of PDT in the treatment of glioma.
Review • Journal
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HIF1A (Hypoxia inducible factor 1, alpha subunit) • NRP1 (Neuropilin 1)
3ms
New P2 trial
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Ameluz (aminolevulinic acid)
3ms
The Impact of Psoriasis Treatments on the Risk of Skin Cancer: A Narrative Review. (PubMed, Adv Ther)
Some psoriasis treatments, such as psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy and cyclosporine, have been associated with increased risk of skin cancer. Variable data have been reported for anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) drugs, whereas other class of biologics, like anti-IL17 and IL23, as well as ustekinumab, seem not to be related to skin cancer risk, such as the case of currently available small molecules.
Review • Journal
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IL17A (Interleukin 17A)
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cyclosporine
3ms
Padeliporfin VTP Treatment for Unresectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=30, Recruiting, Impact Biotech Ltd | Active, not recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open • Metastases
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Tookad (padeliporfin)
3ms
Iridium(III) Photosensitizers Induce Simultaneous Pyroptosis and Ferroptosis for Multi-Network Synergistic Tumor Immunotherapy. (PubMed, Angew Chem Int Ed Engl)
The collaborative action of pyroptosis and ferroptosis generates a synergistic effect that elicits immunogenic cell death, stimulates a robust immune response and effectively inhibits tumor growth in vivo. Our work introduces the first metal-based small molecule dual-inducers of pyroptosis and ferroptosis for potent cancer immunotherapy, and highlights the significance of iron homeostasis as a vital hub connecting synergistic effects of pyroptosis and ferroptosis.
Journal
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KEAP1 (Kelch Like ECH Associated Protein 1) • HMOX1 (Heme Oxygenase 1) • GPX4 (Glutathione Peroxidase 4) • AIM2 (Absent In Melanoma 2) • GSDME (Gasdermin E)
3ms
IL-32 aggravates metabolic disturbance in human nucleus pulposus cells by activating FAT4-mediated Hippo/YAP signaling. (PubMed, Int Immunopharmacol)
Lentivirus overexpressing IL-32 or knocking down Fat atypical cadherin 4 (FAT4), yes-associated protein (YAP) inhibitor-Verteporfin (VP) were used to treat human NP cells, to explore the pathogenesis of IL-32...Mechanistically, the elevation of IL-32 in the inflammatory microenvironment enhanced its interactions with FAT4 and mammalian sterile 20-like kinase1/2 (MST1/2) proteins, prompting MST1/2 phosphorylation, and activating the Hippo/YAP signaling pathway, causing matrix metabolism disorder in NP cells. Our results suggest that IL-32 mediates matrix metabolism disorders in NP cells in the inflammatory micro-environment via the FAT4/MST/YAP axis, providing a theoretical basis for the precise treatment of IDD.
Journal
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TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • FAT4 (FAT Atypical Cadherin 4) • IL32 (Interleukin 32)
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Visudyne (verteporfin)
3ms
Endoplasmic reticulum-targeted iridium(III) photosensitizer induces pyroptosis for augmented tumor immunotherapy. (PubMed, J Inorg Biochem)
In conclusion, immune regulation and targeted intervention mediated by metal complexes represent a new and promising approach to tumor therapy. This provides an effective strategy for the development of combined targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Journal
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HMGB1 (High Mobility Group Box 1) • CALR (Calreticulin) • GSDME (Gasdermin E)
3ms
Short Contact Protocols to Reduce Pain During 10% ALA Gel Red-light Photodynamic Therapy of Actinic Keratoses (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=30, Active, not recruiting, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting
Enrollment closed
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Ameluz (aminolevulinic acid)
4ms
Phase II Trial of Radical Pleurectomy With or Without Intraoperative PDT for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=102, Recruiting, Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine | Trial completion date: Dec 2024 --> Jun 2025 | Trial primary completion date: May 2024 --> Dec 2024
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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Photofrin (porfimer sodium)
4ms
Photoradiation With Verteporfin to Facilitate Immunologic Activity of Pembrolizumab in Unresectable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=25, Not yet recruiting, Mayo Clinic | Trial completion date: Jul 2029 --> Oct 2029 | Initiation date: Jun 2024 --> Oct 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Jul 2029 --> Oct 2029
Trial completion date • Trial initiation date • Trial primary completion date • Metastases
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • oxaliplatin • irinotecan • leucovorin calcium • Visudyne (verteporfin) • fluorouracil topical
4ms
Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Interstitial Photodynamic Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Lung Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=19, Active, not recruiting, Roswell Park Cancer Institute | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | N=65 --> 19 | Trial primary completion date: Feb 2030 --> Nov 2023
Enrollment closed • Enrollment change • Trial primary completion date • Endobronchial ultrasound • Metastases
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Photofrin (porfimer sodium)
4ms
A Phase 2 Study of Sonodynamic Therapy Using SONALA-001 and Exablate 4000 Type 2.0 in Patients With DIPG (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=15, Terminated, SonALAsense, Inc. | N=40 --> 15 | Trial completion date: Aug 2025 --> Jul 2024 | Active, not recruiting --> Terminated; The study is terminated due to lack of funding but not due to safety concerns.
Enrollment change • Trial completion date • Trial termination • Combination therapy
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ALA sonodynamic therapy
4ms
Photodynamic Diagnosis for Malignant Brain Glioma With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid(5-ALA) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=80, Recruiting, Shanghai Fudan-Zhangjiang Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open
4ms
New P3 trial
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UroAmp
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Cysview (hexaminolevulinate)
4ms
Multifunctional Single-Component Photosensitizers as Metal-Free Ferroptosis Inducers for Enhanced Photodynamic Immunotherapy. (PubMed, Acta Biomater)
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: (1) CNTPA-TPA shared the smallest singlet-triplet energy gap and the largest spin-orbit coupling constant, which boosted intersystem crossing for efficient type-I photodynamic therapy (PDT); (2) Special reactions between cyano groups with glutamate and glutathione in mild conditions restricted the biosynthesis of intracellular GSH. GSH-depletion efficiently induced glutathione peroxidase 4 inactivation and lipid peroxide, resulting in ferroptosis of tumor cells; (3) The combination treatments of ferroptosis-assisted photodynamic immunotherapy induced by single-component CNTPA-TPA with the participation of anti-PD-L1 antibody resulted in increased T-cell infiltration and profound suppression of both primary and distant tumor growth, as well as lung metastasis.
Journal
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GPX4 (Glutathione Peroxidase 4)
4ms
New Insights in Psoriasis Management using Herbal Drug Nanocarriers. (PubMed, Curr Pharm Des)
Preclinical studies demonstrate that phytochemicals such as curcumin, psoralen, and dithranol have antipsoriatic effects...This review explores the potential of herbal remedies as a substitute for conventional therapies, emphasizing the clinical trials conducted with these herbal medicines. The paper is supported by the discussion on nanocarriers like liposomes, niosomes, emulsomes, ethosomes, nanostructured lipid carriers, nanoemulsions, and dendrimers that are used to deliver herbal medicines.
Journal
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TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • IL17A (Interleukin 17A)