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hypericin and Skin Neoplasms

hypericin has been researched along with Skin Neoplasms in 18 studies

Skin Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the SKIN.

Research Excerpts

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"Hypericin is a known photodynamic agent that has been demonstrated to induce apoptosis in normal and malignant B and T lymphocytes, and has potential to treat benign and malignant disorders of the skin, including psoriasis and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma."9.14A phase II placebo-controlled study of photodynamic therapy with topical hypericin and visible light irradiation in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and psoriasis. ( Cabana, B; Duvic, M; Rook, AH; Tobia, A; Vonderheid, EC; Wood, GS, 2010)
"In a syngeneic subcutaneous glioma mouse model we investigated the time dependent hypericin (HYP) uptake in malignant tumor tissue by microendoscopically fluorescence measurements."7.79Microendoscopy for hypericin fluorescence tumor diagnosis in a subcutaneous glioma mouse model. ( Ehrhardt, A; Feigl, GC; Göbel, W; Mayer, D; Naumann, U; Noell, S; Ritz, R; Serifi, D, 2013)
"Given that mycosis fungoides-cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF/CTCL) is chronic, there is a need for additional therapies with minimal short- and long-term adverse effects."7.11Efficacy and Safety of Topical Hypericin Photodynamic Therapy for Early-Stage Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides): The FLASH Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial. ( Akilov, O; Appel, J; Bhatia, N; Boh, E; Bohjanen, K; Carter, J; Dawes, K; DeSimone, JA; Donini, O; Duvic, M; Elston, D; Geskin, L; Girardi, M; Guitart, J; Haulenbeek, A; Huen, A; Kim, EJ; Kim, YH; Korman, NJ; Kuzel, TM; Lain, E; Lee, ST; Mangold, AR; Musiek, A; Nikbakht, N; Olsen, E; Pacheco, T; Pariser, D; Piette, W; Poligone, B; Pullion, C; Querfeld, C; Rook, AH; Rumage, A; Schaber, CJ; Seminario-Vidal, L; Shinohara, M; Straube, R; Wong, HK; Wood, GS; Zeitouni, N; Zwerner, JP, 2022)
"Hypericin was taken up by all melanoma cells and partially co-localized to the endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, lysosomes and melanosomes, but not the nucleus."5.40St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) photomedicine: hypericin-photodynamic therapy induces metastatic melanoma cell death. ( Davids, LM; Kleemann, B; Lang, D; Loos, B; Scriba, TJ, 2014)
"Hypericin is a known photodynamic agent that has been demonstrated to induce apoptosis in normal and malignant B and T lymphocytes, and has potential to treat benign and malignant disorders of the skin, including psoriasis and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma."5.14A phase II placebo-controlled study of photodynamic therapy with topical hypericin and visible light irradiation in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and psoriasis. ( Cabana, B; Duvic, M; Rook, AH; Tobia, A; Vonderheid, EC; Wood, GS, 2010)
"In a syngeneic subcutaneous glioma mouse model we investigated the time dependent hypericin (HYP) uptake in malignant tumor tissue by microendoscopically fluorescence measurements."3.79Microendoscopy for hypericin fluorescence tumor diagnosis in a subcutaneous glioma mouse model. ( Ehrhardt, A; Feigl, GC; Göbel, W; Mayer, D; Naumann, U; Noell, S; Ritz, R; Serifi, D, 2013)
" In the present study, the efficacy of topical hypericin-PDT was evaluated using a mouse model for actinic keratosis."3.77Photodynamic therapy using topically applied hypericin: comparative effect with methyl-aminolevulinic acid on UV induced skin tumours. ( Boiy, A; de Witte, PA; Roelandts, R, 2011)
"We describe the first local use of hypericin as photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy in a patient with recurrent malignant mesothelioma."3.69Hypericin in phototherapy. ( Alth, G; Ebermann, R; Jindra, RH; Koderhold, G; Koren, H; Kreitner, M; Kubin, A; Schenk, GM, 1996)
"Given that mycosis fungoides-cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF/CTCL) is chronic, there is a need for additional therapies with minimal short- and long-term adverse effects."3.11Efficacy and Safety of Topical Hypericin Photodynamic Therapy for Early-Stage Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides): The FLASH Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial. ( Akilov, O; Appel, J; Bhatia, N; Boh, E; Bohjanen, K; Carter, J; Dawes, K; DeSimone, JA; Donini, O; Duvic, M; Elston, D; Geskin, L; Girardi, M; Guitart, J; Haulenbeek, A; Huen, A; Kim, EJ; Kim, YH; Korman, NJ; Kuzel, TM; Lain, E; Lee, ST; Mangold, AR; Musiek, A; Nikbakht, N; Olsen, E; Pacheco, T; Pariser, D; Piette, W; Poligone, B; Pullion, C; Querfeld, C; Rook, AH; Rumage, A; Schaber, CJ; Seminario-Vidal, L; Shinohara, M; Straube, R; Wong, HK; Wood, GS; Zeitouni, N; Zwerner, JP, 2022)
"Hypericin (Hy) is a potent lipid-soluble photosensitiser with promising anticancer therapeutic activities."1.72Hollow microneedle assisted intradermal delivery of hypericin lipid nanocapsules with light enabled photodynamic therapy against skin cancer. ( Abd-El-Azim, H; Ali, A; Aly, RG; Bell, SJ; Donnelly, RF; Furlong, F; Khalafallah, N; McCarthy, HO; Mcdaid, W; Nafee, N; Rahman, T; Ramadan, A; Tekko, IA; Vora, LK, 2022)
"Hypericin was taken up by all melanoma cells and partially co-localized to the endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, lysosomes and melanosomes, but not the nucleus."1.40St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) photomedicine: hypericin-photodynamic therapy induces metastatic melanoma cell death. ( Davids, LM; Kleemann, B; Lang, D; Loos, B; Scriba, TJ, 2014)
"Hypericin is a photodynamic compound activated by either visible (400-700 nm) or UVA (320-400 nm) light, and has been shown to inhibit the growth of a variety of neoplastic cell types."1.30Photoactivated hypericin is an anti-proliferative agent that induces a high rate of apoptotic death of normal, transformed, and malignant T lymphocytes: implications for the treatment of cutaneous lymphoproliferative and inflammatory disorders. ( Fox, FE; Niu, Z; Rook, AH; Tobia, A, 1998)

Research

Studies (18)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (11.11)18.2507
2000's6 (33.33)29.6817
2010's8 (44.44)24.3611
2020's2 (11.11)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Abd-El-Azim, H1
Tekko, IA1
Ali, A1
Ramadan, A1
Nafee, N1
Khalafallah, N1
Rahman, T1
Mcdaid, W1
Aly, RG1
Vora, LK1
Bell, SJ1
Furlong, F1
McCarthy, HO1
Donnelly, RF1
Kim, EJ1
Mangold, AR1
DeSimone, JA1
Wong, HK1
Seminario-Vidal, L1
Guitart, J1
Appel, J1
Geskin, L1
Lain, E1
Korman, NJ1
Zeitouni, N1
Nikbakht, N1
Dawes, K1
Akilov, O1
Carter, J1
Shinohara, M1
Kuzel, TM1
Piette, W1
Bhatia, N1
Musiek, A1
Pariser, D1
Kim, YH1
Elston, D1
Boh, E1
Duvic, M2
Huen, A1
Pacheco, T1
Zwerner, JP1
Lee, ST1
Girardi, M1
Querfeld, C1
Bohjanen, K1
Olsen, E1
Wood, GS2
Rumage, A1
Donini, O1
Haulenbeek, A1
Schaber, CJ1
Straube, R1
Pullion, C1
Rook, AH3
Poligone, B1
Naidoo, C1
Kruger, CA1
Abrahamse, H1
Larisch, P1
Verwanger, T2
Onder, K1
Krammer, B2
Noell, S1
Feigl, GC1
Serifi, D1
Mayer, D1
Naumann, U1
Göbel, W1
Ehrhardt, A1
Ritz, R1
Kleemann, B2
Loos, B1
Scriba, TJ1
Lang, D1
Davids, LM4
Biteghe, FN1
Cooper, S1
Kidson, SH1
Sanovic, R1
Grumboeck, S1
Vonderheid, EC1
Tobia, A2
Cabana, B1
Boiy, A2
Roelandts, R2
de Witte, PA3
Sharma, KV1
Koren, H1
Schenk, GM1
Jindra, RH1
Alth, G1
Ebermann, R1
Kubin, A1
Koderhold, G1
Kreitner, M1
Fox, FE1
Niu, Z1
Martens, A1
de Moor, A1
Waelkens, E1
Merlevede, W2
De Witte, P2
Delaey, E1
Vandenbogaerde, A1
Chen, B1
Zupkó, I1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Determine the Efficacy of Topical SGX301 (Synthetic Hypericin) and Fluorescent Bulb-Light Irradiation for the Treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma[NCT02448381]Phase 3169 participants (Actual)Interventional2015-12-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Patch Lesion Response Rates With Extended Treatment (Cycle 1 & 2 SGX301 vs Cycle 1 Placebo)

"The proportion of patch lesions achieving a treatment response at Week 16 in the SGX301 treatment group compared to Week 8 in the Placebo treatment group. A treatment response was defined as a ≥50% improvement in CAILS score when compared to the CAILS score at baseline for individual lesions.~The Composite Assessment of Index Lesion Disease Severity (CAILS) score was measured as previously described." (NCT02448381)
Timeframe: 16 weeks

Interventionlesions with response (Number)
SGX301 (Cycle 1 & 2 = SGX301)65
Placebo (Cycle 1)14

Plaque Lesion Response Rates With Extended Treatment (Cycle 1 & 2 SGX301 vs Cycle 1 Placebo)

"The proportion of plaque lesions achieving a treatment response at Week 16 in the SGX301 treatment group compared to Week 8 in the Placebo treatment group. A treatment response was defined as a ≥50% improvement in CAILS score when compared to the CAILS score at baseline for individual lesions.~The Composite Assessment of Index Lesion Disease Severity (CAILS) score was measured as previously described." (NCT02448381)
Timeframe: 16 weeks

Interventionlesions with response (Number)
SGX301 (Cycle 1 & 2 = SGX301)64
Placebo (Cycle 1)7

Reviews

1 review available for hypericin and Skin Neoplasms

ArticleYear
Simultaneous Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma.
    Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2019, Aug-29, Volume: 24, Issue:17

    Topics: Aminolevulinic Acid; Anthracenes; Biopsy, Fine-Needle; Drug Carriers; Early Diagnosis; Humans; Indol

2019

Trials

2 trials available for hypericin and Skin Neoplasms

ArticleYear
Efficacy and Safety of Topical Hypericin Photodynamic Therapy for Early-Stage Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides): The FLASH Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA dermatology, 2022, 09-01, Volume: 158, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Anthracenes; Female; Humans; Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous; Male; Middle Aged; Mycosis Fungoide

2022
A phase II placebo-controlled study of photodynamic therapy with topical hypericin and visible light irradiation in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and psoriasis.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010, Volume: 63, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anthracenes; Antineoplastic Agents; Female; Humans

2010

Other Studies

15 other studies available for hypericin and Skin Neoplasms

ArticleYear
Hollow microneedle assisted intradermal delivery of hypericin lipid nanocapsules with light enabled photodynamic therapy against skin cancer.
    Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society, 2022, Volume: 348

    Topics: Animals; Anthracenes; Lipids; Mice; Nanocapsules; Perylene; Photochemotherapy; Skin Neoplasms

2022
In vitro analysis of photosensitizer accumulation for assessment of applicability of fluorescence diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of epidermolysis bullosa patients.
    BioMed research international, 2013, Volume: 2013

    Topics: Anthracenes; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Cell Line, Tumor; Epidermolysis Bullosa; False Positive React

2013
Microendoscopy for hypericin fluorescence tumor diagnosis in a subcutaneous glioma mouse model.
    Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy, 2013, Volume: 10, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Anthracenes; Brain Neoplasms; Cell Line, Tumor; Disease Models, Animal; Endoscopy; Glioma;

2013
St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) photomedicine: hypericin-photodynamic therapy induces metastatic melanoma cell death.
    PloS one, 2014, Volume: 9, Issue:7

    Topics: Anthracenes; Apoptosis; Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins; Cell Line, Tumor; Cell Size; Drug Screening A

2014
A combination of photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy displays a differential cytotoxic effect on human metastatic melanoma cells.
    Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2017, Volume: 166

    Topics: Anthracenes; Antineoplastic Agents; Cell Line, Tumor; Dacarbazine; Humans; Melanoma; Neoplasm Metast

2017
Melanomas display increased cytoprotection to hypericin-mediated cytotoxicity through the induction of autophagy.
    Cell biology international, 2009, Volume: 33, Issue:10

    Topics: Anthracenes; Autophagy; Cell Death; Cell Line, Tumor; Cell Survival; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm; Huma

2009
Time-resolved gene expression profiling of human squamous cell carcinoma cells during the apoptosis process induced by photodynamic treatment with hypericin.
    International journal of oncology, 2009, Volume: 35, Issue:4

    Topics: Anthracenes; Apoptosis; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Cell Line, Tumor; Gene Expression Profiling; Gene

2009
Photodynamic therapy using topically applied hypericin: comparative effect with methyl-aminolevulinic acid on UV induced skin tumours.
    Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2011, Feb-07, Volume: 102, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aminolevulinic Acid; Animals; Anthracenes; Antineoplastic Agents; Disease M

2011
Hypericin-PDT-induced rapid necrotic death in human squamous cell carcinoma cultures after multiple treatment.
    Cell biology international, 2012, Volume: 36, Issue:12

    Topics: Anthracenes; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Cell Line, Tumor; Humans; Hypericum; Necrosis; Perylene; Phot

2012
Influence of application and formulation factors on the penetration of hypericin in normal mouse skin and UV induced skin tumors.
    Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2007, Dec-14, Volume: 89, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Animals; Anthracenes; Female; Fluorescence; Mice; Mice, Hairless; Neoplasms

2007
Hypericin in phototherapy.
    Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 1996, Volume: 36, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Anthracenes; Humans; Male; Mesothelioma; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Perylene; Photochemothera

1996
Photoactivated hypericin is an anti-proliferative agent that induces a high rate of apoptotic death of normal, transformed, and malignant T lymphocytes: implications for the treatment of cutaneous lymphoproliferative and inflammatory disorders.
    The Journal of investigative dermatology, 1998, Volume: 111, Issue:2

    Topics: Anthracenes; Antineoplastic Agents; Apoptosis; Cells, Cultured; Humans; Keratitis; Lymphocyte Activa

1998
In vitro and in vivo evaluation of hypericin for photodynamic therapy of equine sarcoids.
    Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), 2000, Volume: 159, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Anthracenes; Cell Line; Equidae; Female; Horse Diseases; Horses; Humans; Perylene; Photoche

2000
Photocytotoxicity of hypericin in normoxic and hypoxic conditions.
    Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2000, Volume: 56, Issue:1

    Topics: Anthracenes; Cell Hypoxia; Cell Survival; Darkness; Glass; Humans; Light; Neutral Red; Perylene; Pol

2000
Photodynamic therapy with hypericin in a mouse P388 tumor model: vascular effects determine the efficacy.
    International journal of oncology, 2001, Volume: 18, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Anthracenes; Blood Vessels; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Fluorescein; Hydralaz

2001