Lipella Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication in CUREUS on Non-Steroid Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: LIPO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to addressing serious diseases with significant unmet needs, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed paper in CUREUS. Titled “Rationale for the Use of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors in the Management of Oral Lichen Planus and Mucosal Inflammatory Diseases,” the paper focuses on non-steroid treatments for oral lichen planus (OLP), particularly topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) such as tacrolimus. TCIs are non-steroidal medications used to treat inflammatory and autoimmune conditions by targeting the enzyme calcineurin, critical for T-cell activation and cytokine production. The publication also explores advanced drug delivery systems designed to address the challenges of treating chronic inflammatory conditions like OLP.

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