Tofacitinib Loaded Squalenyl Nanoparticles for Targeted Follicular Delivery in Inflammatory Skin Diseases

    November 2020 in “ Pharmaceutics ”
    Rebekka Christmann, Duy‐Khiet Ho, Jenny Wilzopolski … Claus‐Michael Lehr
    Studysummary In this ex vivo and mouse model study, Tofacitinib-loaded nanoparticles demonstrated enhanced delivery of the drug into hair follicles and reduced inflammatory effects compared to conventional forms, indicating potential for safer, topical use in treating alopecia areata.
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