Christina J. Groß (left) and Ritu Mishra have succeeded in explaining some of the effects of
Research news - Imiquimod is a medication successfully used in the treatment of skin diseases. In addition to its known mechanism of action, it also triggers other processes in the body. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have succeeded in explaining the molecular fundamentals of these additional effects. The results also shine a new light on other known molecular processes which could indicate an approach to the treatment of inflammatory illnesses. The fact that a given medication has been approved for use doesn't automatically mean that all of its mechanisms of action have been completely investigated and understood. New findings and technical possibilities continuously enable more precise insights into the processes that take place within the human body. As a result, we constantly gain a better understanding of how known medicines work and what approaches could be practical for new medications.
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