A new concept of drug delivery for acne.
Adapalene is a stable naphthoic acid derivative that displays a strong retinoid agonist pharmacology. This drug controls cell proliferation and differentiation, and possesses significant anti-inflammatory action. The retinoid action of adapalene are mediated by the ligand-activated gene transcription factors retinoic acid receptors RAR beta and RAR gamma. We describe here how an aqueous gel containing adapalene was selected for the topical treatment of acne.
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CIRD Galderma, Sophia Antipolis, France.
Michel
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Allec
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Chatelus
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Wagner
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D000068816:Adapalene; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D002454:Cell Differentiation / Q000187:drug effects; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D009281:Naphthalenes / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D012867:Skin / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D005782:Gels; D009281:Naphthalenes; D000068816:Adapalene