Cancer Institute A national cancer institute
designated cancer center

Uma N. Sundram, MD, PhD

Publication Details

  • The direct cellular target of topically applied pimecrolimus may not be infiltrating lymphocytes.

    Fiorentino DF, Chen RO, Stewart DB, Brown KK, Sundram UN. Br J Dermatol. 2011; 164 (5): 996-1003

    Topically applied calcineurin inhibitors have been shown to be effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. When systemically administered, these agents cause immunosuppression via inhibition of calcineurin in lymphocytes. As topical agents, the mechanism of action is poorly defined.

    PubMedID: 21166661

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