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GlossaryDrug Delivery Systems (DDS)

methods to transport drugs to specific body sites

Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) refer to the methods or technologies used to transport a pharmaceutical compound to its target site in the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. These systems can include various forms such as pills, injections, patches, or advanced methods like nanoparticles and liposomes, designed to optimize the efficacy, safety, and patient compliance of the medication.

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research Diaminodiphenyl Sulfone-Induced Hemolytic Anemia and Alopecia in a Case of Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis

2 citations, July 2015 in “Case Reports in Dermatology”

DDS treatment for LABD can cause severe side effects like anemia and hair loss, requiring careful monitoring.

research Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies a New Locus JMJD1C at 10q21 That May Influence Serum Androgen Levels in Men

78 citations, August 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics”

A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.

research Hair Growth as Anti-Aging

1 citations, January 2009 in “Drug delivery system”

Anti-aging treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, and finasteride effectively promote hair growth.

research Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies - 2006 Editorial

March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies”

The 2006 editorial concluded that immunotherapy was advancing with new drugs, focusing on specific biological therapies and convenient oral treatments, and highlighted the importance of partnerships and new regulations in the field.

research Folliculin Interacts With P0071 (Plakophilin-4) and Deficiency Is Associated With Disordered RhoA Signalling, Epithelial Polarization, and Cytokinesis

47 citations, September 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics”

Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.

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