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Glossary Immunosuppression

reduction of immune system activity or effectiveness

Immunosuppression, also known as immune suppression, refers to the reduction of the activation or efficacy of the immune system. This can be a deliberate process, such as when medications are used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ, or it can occur as a side effect of treatments like chemotherapy. It can also result from certain diseases that inherently weaken the immune response.

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research Immuno-Endocrinology of COVID-19: The Key Role of Sex Hormones

16 citations , December 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”

This review discusses the role of sex hormones in COVID-19 severity and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest further research for gender-based personalized treatment options.

research Dermatophyte infection encircling vitiligo

2 citations , January 2015 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

This case report describes a 30-year-old woman with vitiligo who developed a rare dermatophyte infection encircling one of her vitiligo patches, possibly due to immunosuppression from her treatment.

research Methotrexate/tacrolimus/voriconazole

June 2018 in “Reactions Weekly”

A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.

research Calcineurin-based immunosuppression in renal transplantation : focus on efficacy, the role of steroids, and the cardiovascular risk

January 2006

This review discusses cyclosporine A's mechanisms of action and side effects compared to tacrolimus in renal transplantation, but it reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight implications for cardiovascular risk management.

research Conceptual Basis for Use of Chemotherapeutic Agents and Their Pharmacology

3 citations , February 1976 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America”

This article discusses the factors influencing anticancer therapeutic regimens and reviews mechanisms of action and side effects of major chemotherapeutic agents without reporting new research findings.

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community Starting Way-316606 for the first time today.

in Research/Science 30 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is experimenting with a homemade solution of WAY-316606 for hair regrowth, combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. The community expresses concern over the safety and mental health implications of such drastic measures, with mixed opinions on the effectiveness of WAY-316606.

community Why isn't anyone using Way-316606? If it works then it grows a full head of hair back on most people

in Treatment 134 upvotes 1 year ago

Way-316606 is considered a potential hair loss treatment but is avoided due to safety concerns and lack of research. Minoxidil and Finasteride are preferred as established treatments.

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learn Rapamycin

Immune-suppressing drug, also called sirolimus

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