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Copper Complexes: Emerging Micro- and Nanosystems for Dermatological Treatment.

Ireri Hernández-Rojas, Javier Aguila-Rosas, Oswaldo Castañeda Hernández, Carlos Martínez-Armenta, Verónica Barón-Flores, Betzabeth A García-Martínez, Camilo Rios

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Review in Pharmaceutics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Ireri Hernández-RojasMaestría en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Mexico City 04960, Mexico.
Javier Aguila-RosasLaboratorio de Farmacia Molecular y Liberación Controlada, Departamento de Sistemas Biológicos, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Mexico City 04960, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-4364-7045
Oswaldo Castañeda HernándezDepartamento de Sistemas Biológicos, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Mexico City 04960, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0001-8841-896X
Carlos Martínez-ArmentaLaboratorio de Gerociencias, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Calz México-Xochimilco 289, Mexico City 14389, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0003-0413-4930
Verónica Barón-FloresLaboratorio de Neurofarmacología Molecular, Departamento de Sistemas Biológicos, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Mexico City 04960, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0001-7761-4607
Betzabeth A García-MartínezDivisión de Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Calz México-Xochimilco 289, Mexico City 14389, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-9574-8702
Camilo RiosLaboratorio de Neurofarmacología Molecular, Departamento de Sistemas Biológicos, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Mexico City 04960, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-3216-0119

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The use of copper complexes as pharmacotherapy represents an emerging strategy with multiple therapeutic advantages, including their enhanced bioavailability, antimicrobial activity, and ability to participate in diverse cellular processes. These molecules, combined with micro- and nanosystems, offer an advanced approach to the sustained delivery of copper, optimizing its absorption while potentially reducing adverse effects. In this review, we highlight the application of copper complexes reported in recent studies for dermatological diseases and infection management. Furthermore, evidence indicates that copper promotes cell regeneration in wounds and burns, accelerating wound healing. However, their clinical translation requires careful consideration of copper homeostasis, as dysregulation may lead to oxidative stress and toxicity. In perspective, the combination of micro- and nanoformulations with specific copper complexes offers new opportunities for tailored therapies, as well as for the optimization of pharmacokinetics, positioning copper as a multifunctional therapeutic agent in regenerative and supplementation medicine. However, further investigation is required to establish safety, optimal dosing, and long-term effects.

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copper complexdermatologicalmicrostructurenanostructure

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