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01.09.2006 | Leading Article

The Role of Topical Immune Response Modifiers in Skin Cancer

verfasst von: Courtney Woodmansee, Jessica Pillow, Dr Robert B. Skinner Jr

Erschienen in: Drugs | Ausgabe 13/2006

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Abstract

Topical immune response modifiers include imiquimod and resiquimod. The mechanism of action of immune response modifiers is complex and not completely understood. It involves the stimulation of innate and cell-mediated immune responses through Toll-like receptor-mediated induction of cytokines. Imiquimod is approved for the treatment of actinic keratoses, superficial basal cell carcinomas and warts; it has also been documented to successfully treat other forms of skin cancer such as squamous cell carcinoma in situ, melanoma and extramammary Paget’s disease.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Role of Topical Immune Response Modifiers in Skin Cancer
verfasst von
Courtney Woodmansee
Jessica Pillow
Dr Robert B. Skinner Jr
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2006
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Drugs / Ausgabe 13/2006
Print ISSN: 0012-6667
Elektronische ISSN: 1179-1950
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2165/00003495-200666130-00001

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