| Literature DB >> 28681318 |
Jusleen Ahluwalia1,2, Jeremy Udkoff3,4, Andrea Waldman3,4, Jenna Borok3,4, Lawrence F Eichenfield3,4.
Abstract
Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) is a cyclic AMP degrading enzyme in leukocytes. Several decades ago, increased PDE activity was demonstrated in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). Currently, several PDE4 inhibitors in both topical and oral formulation have been developed to target the inflammatory cascade of AD. This review shows the pathogenic rationale behind these inhibitors, and discusses multiple PDE4 inhibitors that are under evaluation or in the market. PDE4 inhibitors may be considered as favorable agents in the repertoire of current interventions for AD.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28681318 DOI: 10.1007/s40265-017-0784-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Drugs ISSN: 0012-6667 Impact factor: 9.546