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Multiple docking analysis and In silico absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity screening of anti-leprosy phytochemicals and dapsone against dihydropteroate synthase of Mycobacterium leprae

International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 2019
Background: Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease affecting millions of people. The current treatment against leprosy includes various antibacterial drugs of which dapsone is known to bind to dihydropteroate synthase of Mycobacterium leprae. Dapsone is
Sumit T Halder, Tehseen M Dhorajiwala, Lalit R Samant,   +3 more
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Clinical Function Assignment of NAT2 Alleles by the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium Pharmacogene Curation Expert Panel

Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
NAT2 encodes arylamine N‐acetyltransferase 2, a key enzyme in the phase II metabolism of arylamines and arylhydrazines. NAT2 is highly polymorphic, resulting in variable distributions of rapid and poor metabolizers across global populations. Here, we detail the process undertaken by the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) NAT2 ...
Bailey M. Tibben, David W. Hein, Michelle Whirl‐Carrillo, Andrea Gaedigk, Michael T. Eadon, Rodney F. Minchin, Sotiria Boukouvala, Adalberto Rezende Santos, Roseann S. Donnelly, José A. G. Agúndez, Kelly E. Caudle   +10 more
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Dapsone activation of CYP2C9 allelic variants [PDF]

, 2003
Studies have shown that CYP2C9.1 mediated metabolism of flurbiprofen and naproxen is activated by dapsone. However, dapsone activation has not been studied in the allelic variant forms of CYP2C9.
Hummel, Matthew Aaron
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Successful Treatment of Severe Adult Linear IgA Dermatosis Using Dupilumab

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Linear IgA dermatosis (LAD) is a rare autoimmune subepidermal bullous dermatosis, characterised by the presence of erythematous vesiculobullous lesions arranged in rosettes or herpetiform clusters. The standard treatment involves the administration of dapsone, followed by sulfasalazine, and general corticosteroid therapy, often in combination ...
Célia Delesalle, Claire Abasq‐Thomas, Claire Bocciarelli, Amélie Bourhis, Marina Alexandre, Belen Eguia, Laurent Misery, Numa Deydier   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early-Onset Methemoglobinemia in an HIV Patient Receiving Dapsone for PCP Prophylaxis Without G6PD Deficiency: A Case Report

Mediterranean Journal of Infection, Microbes and Antimicrobials
Dapsone is used for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) prophylaxis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection who cannot tolerate trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), the first-line agent.
Deniz Kakalıçoğlu Özden, Canan Cengiz, Ece Öztürk Çiftci, Filiz Pehlivanoğlu   +3 more
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Comorbidities and Therapies in Over 65,000 Patients in the TriNetX Database

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis associated with systemic inflammatory diseases and malignancy. Although biologic therapies demonstrate efficacy in PG, the extent of their real‐world use remains incompletely characterized.
Rhiannon Grange, Tara Sholji, Marra Aghajani, Cindy Kok, John Frew   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dapsone Alters Phenotypical and Functional Properties of Human Neutrophils In Vitro

Molecules
Dapsone is a sulfone used in treating inflammatory skin conditions. Despite its widespread dermatological use, the pharmacological actions of dapsone remain poorly understood.
Sara Rakočević, Vanja Mališ, Ljiljana Kozić, Anđela Dubovina, Marija Drakul, Dejan Bokonjić, Miodrag Čolić, Dušan Mihajlović   +7 more
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Comparison of efficacy of two topical drug therapy of acne vulgaris – 1% clindamycin versus 5% dapsone: A split face comparative study

National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2022
Background: Acne vulgaris is common skin problem for adolescents and young adults. Topical clindamycin is an established treatment modality effective in mild-to-moderate acne.
Richa Verma, Preeti Yadav, Mayur Chudhari, Jayshree Patel, Dipak Umrigar   +4 more
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Nail Lichen Planus in Children ‐ Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Presentation, and Treatment

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nail lichen planus (NLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that, while rare in children compared to adults, represents a significant cause of pediatric nail dystrophy that requires early recognition to prevent permanent scarring and nail loss.
Francesca Pampaloni, Matilde Iorizzo
wiley   +1 more source

Management of Treatment Resistant EGFR Inhibitor‐Induced Papulopustular Exanthema With Isotretinoin and Dapsone

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRi) commonly cause papulopustular exanthemas that may compromise the success of cancer therapy. While tetracyclines are first‐line treatment, data on alternative systemic agents for refractory cases remain limited.
Ishana Dixit, Raquel Ruiz Araujo, Pablo Fernandez‐Peñas   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source