Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory immune-mediated skin disease. It affects most races, does not have any sexual predilections and can manifest at any age of life. Psoriasis is more frequent in certain racial groups and geographical areas. For these reasons, both genetic and environmental factors could be considered. In this review, we discuss promising natural compounds, their molecular targets and mechanisms, which may help the further design of new anti-psoriasis agents. Literature documents the widespread use of herbal remedies worldwide, and the presence of some phytochemicals supports the efficacy of some botanical treatments. The research on natural products has greatly contributed to the progress in the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis and many of these compounds are now being used. Understanding the mechanism of these molecules will contribute to the development of more specific preventive strategies for the treatment of psoriasis.
Keywords: Psoriasis, skin, botanicals, medicinal plants, mechanism of action.
Current Medicinal Chemistry
Title:Anti-Psoriasis Agents from Natural Plant Sources
Volume: 23 Issue: 12
Author(s): Marco Bonesi, Monica Rosa Loizzo, Eugenio Provenzano, Francesco Menichini and Rosa Tundis
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Keywords: Psoriasis, skin, botanicals, medicinal plants, mechanism of action.
Abstract: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory immune-mediated skin disease. It affects most races, does not have any sexual predilections and can manifest at any age of life. Psoriasis is more frequent in certain racial groups and geographical areas. For these reasons, both genetic and environmental factors could be considered. In this review, we discuss promising natural compounds, their molecular targets and mechanisms, which may help the further design of new anti-psoriasis agents. Literature documents the widespread use of herbal remedies worldwide, and the presence of some phytochemicals supports the efficacy of some botanical treatments. The research on natural products has greatly contributed to the progress in the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis and many of these compounds are now being used. Understanding the mechanism of these molecules will contribute to the development of more specific preventive strategies for the treatment of psoriasis.
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Bonesi Marco, Rosa Loizzo Monica, Provenzano Eugenio, Menichini Francesco and Tundis Rosa, Anti-Psoriasis Agents from Natural Plant Sources, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2016; 23 (12) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867323666160321121819
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867323666160321121819 |
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