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ReviewInflammopharmacology2025

Targeting psoriatic inflammation with natural compounds: mechanistic insights and therapeutic promise.

Aya M Mustafa, Ahmed M Atwa, Ali M Elgindy, Mahmoud Abdelrahman Alkabbani, Kawther Magdy Ibrahim, Manar M Esmail, Riham A El-Shiekh, Esraa M Mohamed, Kamel Mahmoud Kamel

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Review in Inflammopharmacology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Aya M MustafaDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt. aya-mustafa@eru.edu.eg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9909-6318
Ahmed M AtwaDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ali M ElgindyDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mahmoud Abdelrahman AlkabbaniDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt.
Kawther Magdy IbrahimDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt.
Manar M EsmailDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt.
Riham A El-ShiekhPharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
Esraa M MohamedDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), Giza, 12585, Egypt.
Kamel Mahmoud KamelDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), Giza, 12585, Egypt.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disorder characterized by aberrant keratinocyte proliferation, immune cell dysregulation, and sustained inflammation driven by cytokines, such as TNF-α, IL-17, and IL-23. Despite advancements in biologic therapies, limitations related to cost, safety, and resistance have prompted interest in alternative strategies. This review explores the pharmacological basis of natural products as promising anti-psoriatic agents, focusing on compounds with multi-targeted mechanisms including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-proliferative, and immunomodulatory activities. Key phytochemicals, such as curcumin, thymoquinone, glycyrrhizin, and boswellic acids, are examined for their roles in modulating psoriatic pathways like NF-κB, IL-23/Th17 axis, and oxidative stress. Evidence from preclinical and clinical studies highlights their potential in reducing psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) scores, mitigating immune hyperactivity, and enhancing the safety and efficacy of standard therapies. Despite promising outcomes, translational hurdles persist, including extract standardization, pharmacokinetic limitations, and regulatory barriers. The integration of omics-based research and advanced formulation technologies is essential to support the clinical application of these agents. This review underscores the therapeutic potential of natural compounds as viable complements or alternatives in modern psoriasis management.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsBiological ProductsInflammationPsoriasisAnimalsAntioxidantsHumansAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsBiological ProductsAnti-inflammatoryImmunomodulationOxidative stressPhytotherapyPsoriasis

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PMCPMC12354126

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